Timberghost Report post Posted June 12, 2011 I have always had straight fletchings (2" Blazers). My brother said right helical will get better arrow flight with a fixed blade broadhead. Any thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jackal Report post Posted June 12, 2011 I've done straight fletch with slight offset and had great flight with slick tricks out to 80 yards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkhunter1 Report post Posted June 12, 2011 My old archery coach Jack Pate said, It doesn't matter if you shoot broadheads or just field points you always have a right twist or helical. Just like a bullet your accuracy depends on the rotation! You should use a right helical, it will improve your long range accuracy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghost hunter Report post Posted June 13, 2011 Not sure how much effect a helical will be with only a 2" vane. I've fletched both, straight and helical. You do loose speed with a helical but will get more arrow stabilization. I've not tried it with low profile broadheads, but with the mechanicals, I doubt you'll need helical. FWIW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpredator@work Report post Posted June 13, 2011 If you're shooting a fixed blade past 40 yards I would definitely say helical. Helical fletching will cause the arrow to straighten out faster and compensate for minor flaws in shot execution better than straight or offset. More helical = more arrow drag = less speed & more noise. Different type of fletchings all have their own "good and bad" so you have to decide what you want. Go ahead and fletch up some arrows with different combos and see what you like the best. I shoot a radical right helical on all my arrows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntlerObsession Report post Posted June 13, 2011 Does it matter if you shoot a whiskers biscuit vs a dropdown rest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkhunter1 Report post Posted June 13, 2011 I have shot through a drop away rest and I now use a Wisker biscuit rest. My arrows are dressed with 3" right helical veins and shoot very accurate out to 80 yrds. As I stated earlier like a bullet an arrow will fly straighter and more accurately if it has the stabilization of it spiraling during flight. Does it matter if you shoot a whiskers biscuit vs a dropdown rest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THOR Report post Posted June 13, 2011 If I were you I would get an AZ Fletcher and use Fusion fletches....im able to hit a 12 in group out to 110 yards. I recommend helical. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briant_az Report post Posted June 13, 2011 Does it matter if you shoot a whiskers biscuit vs a dropdown rest? From what I have seen the helical and whisker biscuits don't always work well together. The fletching already have a little bit of friction to them when passing through the biscuit. The helical makes even more friction between the two and can actually start to tear the whiskers up. It probably depends on the brace height of the bow as well but I am not sure. I have seen a lot of guys complain about the accuracy of their bow and you look at the whisker biscuit and it is all torn up. When we put drop away rests on these bows it usually fixes the problem. I does sound like Elkhuneter is using one with no problems however so it must not always be the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkhunter1 Report post Posted June 13, 2011 My Whisker Biscuit is fairly new and you are right as the biscuit gets worn down you need to change it just like any sound dampening you place on your rest. Does it matter if you shoot a whiskers biscuit vs a dropdown rest? From what I have seen the helical and whisker biscuits don't always work well together. The fletching already have a little bit of friction to them when passing through the biscuit. The helical makes even more friction between the two and can actually start to tear the whiskers up. It probably depends on the brace height of the bow as well but I am not sure. I have seen a lot of guys complain about the accuracy of their bow and you look at the whisker biscuit and it is all torn up. When we put drop away rests on these bows it usually fixes the problem. I does sound like Elkhuneter is using one with no problems however so it must not always be the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timberghost Report post Posted June 14, 2011 Thanks everyone for the info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Reed Report post Posted June 15, 2011 I use 2.25" QuikSpins fletched straight. Any other vane, I would put a helical on it. QuikSpins are awesome IMHO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Verndog Report post Posted June 15, 2011 Helical.....love my Arizona EZ Fletch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjvcon Report post Posted July 3, 2011 Anyone making their own arrows fletching with a Jo-Jan multiple arrow jig? I've been thinging about starting, but I'm not sure I'm patient enough to do one arrow at a time :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Reed Report post Posted July 3, 2011 Anyone making their own arrows fletching with a Jo-Jan multiple arrow jig? I've been thinging about starting, but I'm not sure I'm patient enough to do one arrow at a time :lol: I use a jo-jan single fletcher.. I just put on some country music in my garage and sit at my work bench with a brew and a cigar. I have more patience that way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
