Feather cut?

DXH · January 21, 2011, 12:19:00 AM

Ive been shooting shield cuts and happy with them, but was wondering if there are any benefits to shooting a parabolic or banana cut?

Grey Taylor · January 21, 2011, 01:01:00 AM

Feathers with the same square area will stear the arrow similar to other cuts with the same area.
Some people experience more or less noise with particular shapes; your mileage may vary.
A cut with trailing edge can make a nice buzz on the way to the target. Maybe not good for hunting but it's impressive at the range.

Guy

cyred4d · January 21, 2011, 07:09:00 AM

As Grey said you may have more noise with one shape than another. The best way to find out is just try a few and see how it works for you.

Rob DiStefano · January 21, 2011, 09:10:00 AM

notice the pronounced 'bzzzzzzzz' that pointy ended fletches such the pope & young or traditional make ziiiiiiip along.

banana shapes have been the quietest for me.

Covey · January 21, 2011, 09:29:00 AM

The shield make a little more noise than the parabolic. As far as flight differance, I don't notice any. I'm not fimiliar with the banana feltch, although an Amish friend of mine shoot's them all the time and likes them. I think it's just personal preferance. I like the looks of the shield cut, but that's just me! Jason

JRY309 · January 21, 2011, 11:57:00 AM

As long as your arrow is tuned well,I don't feel it matters.With my wood arrows I like sheild cut feathers and banana.But I really like parabolic these days,personal preference for me.

magnus · January 21, 2011, 12:08:00 PM

Yep try a few different and see what works for you.

Stumpkiller · January 21, 2011, 12:32:00 PM

I never really noticed much difference in flight for shield vs. parabolic, but there is a noise factor. It can also depend on your rest & nock height. I had a definate "click" with shield from my Bear Kodiak and I think it was the fletch catching the edge of the rug shelf. Does not occur with para.

As Rob said - when I tried some triangular P&Y style they looked terrific but made a buzzing noise.

DXH · January 22, 2011, 12:10:00 AM

Im going to try some banana cuts would it be best to fletch them helical as I do my sheilds, or keep them straight as i have seen in most photos?

Hot Hap · January 22, 2011, 12:28:00 AM

I tried some 5 1/2" banana-they sounded like a chainsaw going downrange. I cut them down to 5" and they were silent. Hap

chanumpa · January 22, 2011, 01:08:00 AM

Yea,youll like the bananas.