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Was the two fletch a real standard for the Cherokee?

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hedgeapple:
PatB, it looks like your arrows are fletched with the back side of the feathers on the outside.  Is that the case or is it just the picture.  It seem it would make sense doing it that way to maintain the same twist while being able to use both wings.  Such left wings front side of the feather and right wings back side of the feathers out and the arrow would spin the same direction.  Is this anywhere near correct?

Pat B:
Yes, The back side of the feather is out. I think you get a better fletching with the feathers set that way. It may also depend on the feather you are using, whether it be primary flight feathers, secondary wing feathers or tail feathers but for me, they work best inside out....and they all work for this type of fletching.

Hillbilly:
Hedgeapple, the main reason I always put the dull side out with this type of fletching is because of the direction of curvature on the feather. If you put the shiny side out, the feather curves away from the shaft and leaves space between the shaft and feather. I'm now working on an article for PA about this style of fletching.

part Cherokee:
Hey guys thank you so much guys. This has been a question in my mind for a while.
This sight rules!!!

hedgeapple:
Thanks Hillbilly and PatB

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