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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: chasing crow on April 07, 2010, 08:16:06 am

Title: Feather placement
Post by: chasing crow on April 07, 2010, 08:16:06 am

I fletched my first arrow last night. The shaft is made from a poplar shoot (I think it's poplar). I fletched with 2 feathers, just tied front and back with waxed linen thread. I mounted them straight, 90 degrees to the nock. After the fact, I see they typically are with the nock. Since I am shooting off a shelf, does it really matter? One quick trial shot was straight and hard. Felt pretty good. What do you think?

Title: Re: Feather placement
Post by: aero86 on April 07, 2010, 09:56:47 am

most would tie them parallel with the nock.  it will probably still shoot well, and still make noise if your shooting off a shelf.

Title: Re: Feather placement
Post by: Pat B on April 07, 2010, 12:09:53 pm

If they shoot well and fly well, shoot them. That is what matters with arrow flight.

Title: Re: Feather placement
Post by: chasing crow on April 07, 2010, 10:42:29 pm

Thanks for the replys. I do tend to over think things. Pat you are right, I shot a few more times at lunch today and it flew great. what more do I want.
Chasing Crow