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Traxx:
By the way,My 2 fletch arrows,i use a 4" feather.

Diligence:
A point of clarification for me....when you 2 fletch, you strap on the nock end first, with the feather pointed the wrong way, then flip it towards the point and attach the leading end (quill end)?

Right?  If so, why is this attachment method necessary?  Does it impart a particular shape to the feather?

Sorry, just new to this and I wasn't able to clearly see the methodoloy in the photos.

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Pat B:
The method you described is only one method. Done like this  you can pull the forward end tight so the feather lays flat to the shaft and the folded end will secure the feathers so they don't slip. Then you finish the forward wrap to secure the feathers. I sometimes attach the forward end first(without folding) and pull from the rear.

JackCrafty:
In my experience, two fletch arrows act funny in a cross wind....unless they are done in the NA style (like the ones posted).  Three fletches give more consistant flight.....and you can make 'em pretty short (in length or height) and still provide plenty of steering.  Also, you need to be extra careful when you do a two-fletch so it doesn't look funny.  Three fletches are more forgiving.

To answer your question, I think the best reasons for two fletch are that it's faster to fletch and uses less material.

Traxx:
Actually,
Gordy Mickens and Jim Neaves,have done extensive studies on the effect of crosswind,on 2 fletched arrows.They concluded,that the 2 fletch drifted less than the 3 fletch.Like Jim says,about his setup.I only have a 25" draw,so i cant afford to give up any performance in my setup.He has used 2 fletch exclusively for the last few yrs,for all his big game kills.I cant count how many times,i have had people look sideways at my arrows.Even had em tell me,they wouldnt fly worth a damn.Gotta love that,when they have never seen em fly.I generally leave em standin there,with their jaw dropped n speachless.LOL
We're not talkin bout a Native style 2 fletch here,but 2 parabolic feathers .One on each side.Off set,with minimal helix.

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