TrueFlight Shield Cut Arrow Feathers
Item Number: 15L1X
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Is it possible to dye the feathers?
Asked on 3/24/2013 by land locked pirate
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Yea you can. I haven't ever seen any turn out that great.
Answered on 3/25/2013 by Clint from 3Rivers Archery
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Do any of you use two fletch? I am considering doing two fletch with good arrow tuning. What do you guys think? Do any of you do two fletch? What has your experience been? thx!
Asked on 1/9/2013 by Nancy the Newbe
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It all comes down to more or less feather. More feather will help the arrow stabilize quicker and start spinning sooner. Less feather will generate less drag and translate into more energy down range. I normally just look at the total amount of feather that will be used. For example, 3 3" feathers would be about the same as 2 5" feathers as far as performance. The exact number and length of you feathers will be a personal preference.
Answered on 1/10/2013 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery
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No I have never done 2 fletch, You will have to experiment, BUT I did
switch to 4' feathers so I would decrease drag. That has worked fine for
me.I need 3 feathers so I can see the arrow in flight.
Answered on 1/10/2013 by Anonymous
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Tried it. It's fine if your arrows are well tuned. The only drawback is
that it gives you less wiggle room. If you have a 3-fletch arrow and one of
the feathers gets damaged, you still have 2 good feathers. On a 2-fletch,
you're only left with one.
One unexpected advantage of 2-fletch, they sit in a quiver nicer. You can
stack the arrows right next to each other without the fletching getting in
the way.
Answered on 1/10/2013 by Anonymous
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Give it try and see what happens. I have not ever tried it. I do know a
three fletch will recover faster. This is important to me because I get
buck fever when shooting at game. When this happens I can be sure of a less
than perfect release/form and need the arrow to recover quickly so the
broadhead does not steer it off course.
Answered on
1/10/2013 by
Big Bird from
Southwest, WA
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Personally I tune until bare shafts flying straight into my grouping. So the baseline of this is to properly tune your bow and arrow for each other. In the dynamics of arrow flight I personally think 2 fletch opens up the flight of the arrow to plane more especially if you shoot broad heads. I shoot every day and have noticed when my normal 3 fletching goes and one feather is damaged I can physically see it performing inconsistently to the other arrows in my quiver. 2 Fletch in my opinion will not stabilize your arrow as quickly as 3 or fletching would. 5" Fletching x3 will stabilize most broad heads when the bow is properly tuned. Personally when I draw on a trophy animal or a competition shot of a lifetime I want to know and have confidence in my equipment. If it ain't broken..........
Answered on 1/9/2013 by Anonymous
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Why are there so many more color choice for left wing feathers than right wing feathers?
Asked on 12/9/2012 by Tom from Perryville MO
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We sell far more Left Wing feathers than Right Wing.
Answered on 12/11/2012 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery
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For some reasons, left wing feathers sells better,....so,....more color selections for us.....
Answered on 12/11/2012 by Anonymous
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There are more of a selection in LW because more people use LW. I was
always told a right handed shooter shoots LW feathers and a left handed
shooter shoots RW feathers because the arrow turns counter clockwise
when leaving a right handed bow and clockwise when leaving a left handed
bow.
Dave G,
Answered on 12/10/2012 by Anonymous
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The manufactories make just as many of one color in LH as they do in RH.
Its the distributor or retailer that choices what colors in the RW and
LW to carry. Years ago people thought if they were right handed they
needed to shoot LW feathers. And since there are so many more right
handed people over left handed we get more LW feathers. His is something
that needs to be put to rest and LW and RH should not matter. UNLESS you
are using a single bevel broadhead this is the only reason to have one
or the other.
Answered on 12/10/2012 by Anonymous
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In traditional circles more archers tend to shoot LW feathers. Due to the popularity and preference companies cater for more options in colours and designs. Both LW and RW can be applied successfully. The helical on the fletching is more important in my opinion as it stabilises arrow flight more efficiently. The arrow start spinning only when well clear of the bow. By rotating the same as a bullet from rifle. Rifling / bore makes a rifle more accurate. Whether you left handed or right handed you need to experiment as LW spins the arrow counter clock and RW Clockwise what work best with your form.
Personally I have shot both and found no real difference in in arrow flight or accuracy. Personal preference I would think. My advice get yourself a small quantity of LW in the colour you want. Fletch them up and check how they shoot.
Answered on 12/9/2012 by Anonymous
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it's probably go something to do with the notion that if you're
right handed the fletches should be left... and as most archers are right handed (and traditions die hard) then that would be why there are more choices in left.
Answered on
12/9/2012 by
Rob from
Australia
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There may be some obscure explanation of which I am totally unaware, Tom, but my guess (from years or experience) is that this simply reflects demand in the marketplace. Most bowmen (generic term that includes ladies too) shoot right-handed. Long-standing lore says that shooters should use feathers from the bird's wing opposite to their shooting hand: right-handed shooters, mount left-wing feathers; left-handed shooters, use right-wing feathers. Some say they can detect no difference in performance if they contravene the advice. I see a marked difference in the way my arrow flies off the shelf that favors the traditional view. So, since I came from Amish ancestors, I honor the teaching of forebears.
-- Curt S.
Answered on 12/9/2012 by Anonymous
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Is the light color in the grey barred feather brighter/whiter than the traditional barred feather. I was considering fletching them along with all white feather. Will the grey barred look grey or white?
Asked on 11/2/2012 by Tomas de Gato from Houston, TX
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I bought the green barred so can't tell you from personal experience, but from the picture it looks as though the light portion on the grey barred feather is a brighter white than on the traditional barred feather. I would also suggest going to a store near you that sells these and if there isn't one, call the nearest cabela's and have one of the people in the archery section looking on the shelf to compare before ordering.
Ted
Answered on 11/4/2012 by Anonymous
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The grey barred feathers have more of a silver/blue tint. The traditional barred feathers have a brown tint.
Answered on 11/3/2012 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery
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will look grey i like the trade with white better
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Answered on 11/2/2012 by Anonymous
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Package Count--- is package 12 count enough to do 12 arrows/3 on each arrow? Or is actually just enough to do 4 arrows/3 on each arrow?
Asked on 10/21/2012 by Popcorncrow from Amarillo, Tx
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1 doz feathers, so you would need 3 doz to build 1 doz 3 fletch arrows.
Answered on 10/22/2012 by Dave from 3Rivers Archery
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What are the pros and cons of using a 4 inch feather over a 5 inch feather?
Asked on 8/28/2012 by Rick R from Louisville, KY
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Quite simply 4" will be faster. 5" will be more stable....especially with
a broad head.
Answered on 8/28/2012 by Anonymous
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Personally I don’t see any difference on a tuned bow, other than more clearance.
Answered on
8/28/2012 by
Al from
Tennesdsee
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I find that the slight weight difference is not for me, and the 4" works easier in my fletch jig. I have shot both lengths, it's personal preference.
ASC archer
Answered on 8/28/2012 by Anonymous
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If you think of an arrow as a rocket with wings, the greater the area of
wings span, the more control of the rocket you have. However, there are a
variety of factors that may cause you to limit that wing span (length of
feather).
Note, in general, feathers cause more drag both allowing more control and
causing more drag (faster reduction in speed) in contrast to vanes.
If you are using a release, you do not need as long a feather/vane as you do
with finger/tab/glove shooting. The release allows the arrow to launch
straight forward resulting in a mild porposing while the finger shoot
launches an arrow in a paradox around the riser/rest. If it is correctly
tuned, a finger shooter will launch an arrow slightly high and out creating
a mild fish tale until the arrow stabilizes.
If you are shooting field points vs. a broadhead, less wing or feather is
needed.
When you put fixed position broadheads on the arrow, you are adding wings to
the front of the arrow which means you need additional wings (length of
feather) on the back to maintain control of the arrow. The greater the size
of the broadhead, the more control you need in the back.
If you can shoot a 4 inch accurately, then use that. Less drag, etc. than a
5 inch. But with some set-ups, you may need the longer feather.
Answered on
8/28/2012 by
Scout Archer from
Denton
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I Believe a five inch feather stabilizes your arrow faster and gets that
broadhead spinning. Some guys worry about arrow speed but if you are
shooting at a deer under 25 yards what difference does a few fps make? Arrow
placement is more important than speed.
Answered on 8/28/2012 by Anonymous
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A four inch feather has only one advantage over a five inch feather. Less drag, therefore more speed is retained by the arrow, which leads to a flatter trajectory. The advantage of the five inch feather, is simply more stabilizing ability due to the greater surface area. When selecting an arrow, I always start with a bare shaft. It is important to find the correct arrow spine and length that shoots the best before you add feathers. If it shoots well without feathers, adding them makes it perfect. By comparison, adding feathers to an incorrect arrow may make it shoot ok, but some energy and therefore some speed will be lost.
Answered on 8/29/2012 by Anonymous
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With a good release you can use even 3" feather,
the smaller the faster/longer flight.....but for the smaller feathers the
better release is required,......and sure,....tuned bow
and tuned arrow ....and bow and arrow matched properly.
It's all about preference/style.......and lot of practice.
Answered on 8/29/2012 by Anonymous
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Rick,
Depending on bow type (Compound vs. Traditional) arrow type (carbon, aluminum or wood) you would not see a great difference. When setting up my son's system (a bow and arrow is a system) a Mathews Bow at 70# and GrizzleyStik UFOC 6580 Arrows going from a 125 grain 3 blade broad head to a large 315 grain broad head the 5" shield cut made a difference out to 40 yards. Under 40 yards I would say there is no decreeable difference.
Regards
Answered on
8/29/2012 by
Colwillid from
Waukegan, Il
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The less feather you have the faster your arrow travels, flatter shooting, and better for target. The more feather you have the faster your arrow will recover. Better for a sloppy release or if you nick a twig when hunting.
Answered on 8/29/2012 by Dave from 3Rivers Archery
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Pro: less parasitic air drag giving a theoretical increase in downrange velocity.
Con: less stabilization effect causing a longer recovery from any wobble imparted to the arrow. This may supersede any gains realized from less air drag.
Chronometer testing would be needed to confirm as it would probably be impossible to tell by watching arrow flight. The difference between the two feather sizes is minor.
Dave
Answered on
8/29/2012 by
Broken Arrow from
Alberta
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a 4 inch feather will be slightly faster and quieter than a five inch. however I feel that the speed and noise are well worth the faster arrow correction and better flight with a 5 inch
Answered on 8/29/2012 by Anonymous
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I have shot both 4 and 5 inch feathers and they fly equally well however if you are shooting a big broadhead I would go with the 5 inch for more stability
Answered on 8/29/2012 by Anonymous
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Is it possible to get a 3 inch long, 3/4 inch high shield cut and would it be special priced?
Asked on 8/1/2012 by Dean
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In order to get a feather at those specifications you would need to order a custom chopper. Give us a call at 1-866-587-9501 and we will go over the process with you.
Answered on 8/1/2012 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery
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I would consider buying a Little Chopper feather cutter at the 3" you are looking for.You can buy full length feathers at a cheaper price and get at least 2 cuts out of each full length feather.They are easy to use and not very expensive.You can order most colors in the full length feathers that you can get with the factory cut ones.
Answered on
8/1/2012 by
boo from
Florida
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I do not know if they stock those but you could cut it your self or burn it with a feather burner
Answered on 8/1/2012 by Anonymous
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Can you get Truflight "brightstripes" feathers in a 5" shield cut? They seem impossible to find.
Asked on 7/8/2012 by Charles from Lewes DE
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I am searching for shield cut purple barred and plain purple feathers. Your color chart shows you have those colors, but they cannot be ordered. Why?
Asked on 6/28/2012 by Mike from Fort Worth, Texas
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Not all of the colors are available in all shapes and lengths. We have the largest selection of feathers in full length. LW, Shield, and 5" are the most commonly ordered sizes. Any time the size or shape of the feather differs from that there are less color options available. Give us a call at 1-866-587-9501 or send us an email at info@3riversarchery and we can go over which color is available for which option.
Answered on 6/28/2012 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery
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what is the differencs between left and right winged feathers.
Asked on 6/25/2012 by todd from phiadephia ms.
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On top of what Justin said, it's worth adding that you shouldn't mix left-wing with right-wing fletching on your arrows. Since they'll be trying to make the arrow spin in opposite directions, you'll get an arrow that spins less or unpredictably.
Answered on
11/2/2012 by
Dave from
Montreal
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The refer to the wing of the bird that the feather was taken from. One will rotate counter clockwise and the other will rotate clockwise. It is only a matter of personal preference which one you shoot.
Answered on 6/26/2012 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery
