Traditional 3D Fletching rule POLL

[RickBarbee]

This is simple.

Other than the obvious - you must have fletched arrows -

Do you think there should be any fletching regulations for the traditional shooters classes?

YES or NO answers please, with just a brief description of the reason for your position.

Rick

[RickBarbee]

I'll kick it off.

NO

I think it's a silly rule when applied, and just one more thing to have to keep up with.

Reason - most feltching rules for 3D were designed around hunting arrows.
These rules assume (ASSUME) your arrows are tuned well enough to shoot broadheads. That's a big assumption, and the only way to know for sure would be to have each shooter demonstrate their broadhead flight.

I agree with the "All Arrows The Same" rule.
What I disagree with is a regulation/rule that tells me I have to shoot a certain configuration such as number of fletches, and fletching length.

Rick

[jerp]

No, I do not see the point of regulations requiring feathers. "Off the shelf/no rest" rules at some tournaments will keep most people shooting feathers, but I don't see how vanes gives anyone an unfair advantage if that is their preference.

[SwampRabbit]

No - because I don't think you should be required to fletch your arrows either.

[RickBarbee]

John, I wasn't really thinking about vanes. I was thinking more along the lines of (1) number of fletchings, and (2) length of fletchings.

Some organizations require a minimum of 3 fletch, while others require a minimum of 12" combined & 3 fletch.

[jerp]

John, I wasn't really thinking about vanes. I was thinking more along the lines of (1) number of fletchings, and (2) length of fletchings.

Some organizations require a minimum of 3 fletch, while others require a minimum of 12" combined & 3 fletch.

OK - I guess I never realized that there was even a rule regarding number and length of fletchings. I've seen some guys who use an elevated rest use vanes - thought that was what you were referring to.

[Bisch]

John, it is an IBO rule he is referencing. TBoT does not have that rule.

I shoot 3-4" feathers, so the rule does not effect me.

My vote would be NO, because I don't care if a guy shoots 1" or 6" feathers.

It aint the feathers, it's the monkey pulling the string!

Bisch

[Limbwalker]

No. It's another make believe rule, just like having to touch the nock with your finger or only having one anchor point.

[Phillip Fields]

No. Fletchings should be up to personal preference.

[RickBarbee]

Bisch has it - The IBO (In the REC Class. Not sure about the other classes) requires a minimum of 3 fletch, and a minimum of 12" of combined fletching length.

I have seen a number of Trad only venues who require a minimum of 3 fletch.

This has nothing to do with me shooting vanes. I don't think anyone cares about that.

Rick

[Cwag]

No

[Cwag]

If your calling it "Traditional" then there should be NO regulation on fletchings. I'm sure back in the old days they used whatever feathers they could get there hands on. Whether it be short feathers or a single full length feather wrapped around the shaft.

[Cwag]

No. It's another make believe rule, just like having to touch the nock with your finger or only having one anchor point.

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[caughtandhobble]

Rick,

I don't care either way as long as there is a level playing field for all... I have to ask, what are you looking (or wanting) to shoot?

Ben

[RickBarbee]

Rick,

I don't care either way as long as there is a level playing field for all... I have to ask, what are you looking (or wanting) to shoot?

Ben

Ben, the playing field will be level as far as I am concerned.
There's no advantage to shooting lesser fletching.
As a matter of fact quite the contrary could easily be debated to success.
While a lesser fletch might lead to a slightly faster arrow, the tuning has to be spot on, as well as the shooting.

What I am wanting to shoot really has nothing to do with it.
What it has everything to do with is keeping folks from having to change their hunting rig to appease a silly rule.

I can go with the fletching rule as is, although I don't want to.

I was told last year that the rule in IBO was going to be dropped starting this year. It wasn't.

The primary reason for posting these polls (I posted the poll in several places) is to see how much support, or opposition there is to dropping it, and have it documented, so the IBO can see the results.
So far there is an overwhelming response in favor of dropping the rule.

Rick