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alex b:


        hi i was just wondering what the advantages and disadvantages each of these have. any difference
      in arrow flight? any difference in penetration?

      thanks

Josh:
...seems like helical fletched arrows would spin more times in flight which would make the arrow fly straighter/better for alot further... 

Pat B:
I have always used a straight fletch with an offset. Helical does spin the arrow faster so the arrow trues faster but they can be slower and noisier. Both work well. Years ago a friend gave me a JoJan multi-fletch with straight clamps. That's why I use them and like straight fletch.  ;D

aero86:
I'm really thinking about getting a fletching jig.  What do you mean by an offset pat?

recurve shooter:
aero86, i have a super crappy cheap plastic one. i dont actually use it for fletching cuz cane aint exactly a flat surface to glue to. it does, however, comein handy for marking where your feathers need to be so you get them spaced evenly.

sorry, not trying to change the topic.  :-X

as far as the fletches go, im not sure of the difference between offset and helical, but i would believe that straight fletches would be faster and quieter, but anything that adds spin would be more accurate.

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