A:
Hello,
When you get a right or left wing jig, it is supposed to match the feathers
that you get. For example: If I were to get some left wing Flu-Flus, I will
also need a left wing jig. ( I would match the feathers to the jig in the
same way if I were to get right wing Flu-Flus )
The reason for this is. The jigs are set up with left wing, right wing, or
straight angles and they are set this way to follow the twist of the
feathers. All real feathers are taken from either the right wing of a bird,
or the left wing of a bird. On a bird's left wing, the feathers will have a
left twist. ( The same for the right wing )
If you don't match up the feathers with the same winged jig, it will twist
your feather against its natural twist. This will greatly hinder arrow
flight. Causing inaccuracy and extra drag. If properly matched, your arrow
will fly straight and true with a nice unhindered spin. ( Taking for
granted that your bow is set up right )
It doesn't matter what winged feather you shoot. It is just personal
preference. Some people raise the idea, that if you shoot right handed you
should shoot right winged feathers. So that the arrows are not hindered
when passing the bow. But this is holds not merit, because the arrow
doesn't start to spin until it is several feet in front of the bow.
So when choosing weather to go with right or left wing feathers, feel free
to choose either one. Just make sure that you match your fletching jig
clamp with your feathers.
I hope this will help answer some of your questions.
Answered on
5/4/2013 by
AlpineArcher from
Tappen BC Canada 
