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Title: Feather performance question
Post by: flatlander37 on December 14, 2007, 04:27:00 PM
Guys, I am going to begin fletching and consequently tuning some GT 35/55's next week when they arrive.  I have 4 fletched with 4 5" feathers in the past but was wondering if I can get just as much control out of 4 4" ones.  What do you think?  Mark
Title: Re: Feather performance question
Post by: Deadsmple on December 14, 2007, 04:46:00 PM
I feel there is no difference as long as you are well tuned.
Title: Re: Feather performance question
Post by: mike g on December 14, 2007, 07:08:00 PM
4 x 4 is more surface than 3 x 5....
I hear 4 x 4 works great........
Title: Re: Feather performance question
Post by: Orion on December 14, 2007, 07:10:00 PM
Certainly don't need 5-inch feathers in a four-fletch configuration.  Four-inch feathers are plenty for a four-fletch.
Title: Re: Feather performance question
Post by: The Whittler on December 14, 2007, 07:26:00 PM
All of the above.
Title: Re: Feather performance question
Post by: Mr.Chuck on December 14, 2007, 07:36:00 PM
4 four inch feathers fly the same as 3 five inch feathers.  I love the 3 five inch feathers for look of tradition. 4 four inch feathers give you one more inch of feather, but that difference is so small, if your arrows are tuned to your bow!