Fletchings

[cjm]

Even though I've been shooting a bow for 3+ yrs now, I've never asked the question. What is the difference between the shorter fletchings & the longer ones. My local bow shop set me up with the longer ones, and they've always worked great for me. I thought just incase I was ever to change my setup it might be helpful info to know the answer. So I was wondering if some of you more experienced bowmen could answer this question for me. Thanks

[emtpbowhunter]

The shorter flecthings are good for windy conditions, smaller fletchings provide less wind drift and shoot flatter, thats why so many 3D shooters shoot the micro diameter blazers. I have been shooting blazers and have been very happy. I shoot Bhoning blazers right helical on my hunting arrows with fixed broadheads and I just started using the micro blazers for 3D and spot shooting. I hope this helps.

[PlastikBulletz]

It helped me. I have always wondered but never asked! I just thought the shorter ones looked better.

[bowhuntntxn]

Less weight, less drag, higher profile and stiffer. You can get the same flight with less weight and drag, which means a couple of FPS faster, and more downrange energy.

[old killer]

vanrs

Less weight, less drag, higher profile and stiffer. You can get the same flight with less weight and drag, which means a couple of FPS faster, and more downrange energy.

Stiffer. The vanes are of a different material and correct faster because they don't have as much flex. This allows for a smaller lighter vane with equal broadhead control.

[Ballcoach10]

So typically u won't see much change in broad head flight between the shorter and longer veins right?

[emtpbowhunter]

So typically u won't see much change in broad head flight between the shorter and longer veins right?

The only time you will see a change if your shooting in windy conditions, especially in a cross wind.

[txfireguy2003]

I currently have 4 arrows in my quiver, two with 4" vanes and two with Blazers. They shoot to the same spot with broadheads and field points out to 40 yards and maybe further, I haven't tried any further with them just yet.