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Will a slight breeze cause an arrow to corkscrew?

Started by shaneroe, March 16, 2010, 09:31:00 PM

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shaneroe

My arrows finally seemed to be flying good till the breeze kicked in.  I wasn't sure if I was getting tired or if it was the breeze.  What do you think?  I'm new to all this if it's a silly question.  Thanks.

Earthdog

If your arrows aren't in perfect tune,yes a bit of a breaze will show it to you.
Bigger feathers,they can fix things,but slow you down a bit,but your arrow will still be the same,just the problem covered up,,,,until you put broadheads on an then it comes back.
Bare shaft tune,a start from scratch if it's reall bad.
Poor arrow flight even if you can't really see it will rob you of heaps of penetration on animals.
In tune an Flying straight they just blow through most things.
Winning or losing is not the important thing,,the important thing is how well you played the game.

jrchambers

probably being tired, i start to think my arows arnt tuned right untill i realize i need a break.

eric-thor

yes wind will effect flight and also exadgerate bad flight either due to bad form/release. or lack of tuneing.
form is everything! shoot well shoot hard.

JimB

It will definitely at least show some side to side wag.If it is the breeze,you should notice the tail end leaning in flight,the direction the wind is going.

Ragnarok Forge

As said before, a properly tuned arrow will fly with the fletch end slightly offset away from the wind and otherwise have great flight.  A
poorly tuned arrow can exhibit a variety of flight problems in a cross wind situation.
Clay Walker
Skill is not born into anyone.  It is earned thru hard work and perseverance.

Jeff Strubberg

A tailwind makes a mess of almost any arrow flight.
"Teach him horsemanship and archery, and teach him to despise all lies"          -Herodotus

Ground Hunter

Yes, but you should practice in the wind.  Now you will know what to expect.  The more you shoot in BAD conditions - the better the outcome in good ones.  H


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