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Title: feather shape and size
Post by: nybowman on July 30, 2007, 07:47:00 PM
I wanted to hear what you all say is the best shape and size feathers for my arrows. I shoot gold tip 55/75 graphite arrows. My bow is a 64" 53# @ 28" Bob Lee Stick Pro longbow.
Title: Re: feather shape and size
Post by: joe skipp on July 30, 2007, 07:52:00 PM
Stay with 5" Parabolics with a full helical. You can also shoot 5" shield. My personal preference would be Parabolics.
Title: Re: feather shape and size
Post by: nybowman on July 30, 2007, 08:05:00 PM
Hey thanks joe.    thats what i've been using but, just wanted to look at all the aspects of quiet, speed, and stability. there are so many shapes and sizes availible I wanted to assure myself I had the right set up
Title: Re: feather shape and size
Post by: robslifts on July 30, 2007, 08:22:00 PM
try the trad cut or buy a feather burner and make some yourself thats the beauty of makin your own arrows  try a 4" 4-fletch i think you will like it
Title: Re: feather shape and size
Post by: Golden Hawk on July 30, 2007, 08:33:00 PM
I'm a big beliver in 4-4" banana cut feathers. Really quiet and unreal control.
Title: Re: feather shape and size
Post by: Jwilliam on July 30, 2007, 08:51:00 PM
My personal favorite is 5" shield cut.

Bill
Title: Re: feather shape and size
Post by: kctreeman on July 30, 2007, 10:06:00 PM
I like 4 - 5 inch high back shields.  Left wing full helical.   May be a little slower but they sure look pretty going to the target.
Title: Re: feather shape and size
Post by: jonesy on July 30, 2007, 10:09:00 PM
5 inch paras or bananas, very quite and get the job done.
Title: Re: feather shape and size
Post by: whitebuffalo on July 30, 2007, 10:10:00 PM
I'm playing with huge bannanas right now and big trads too,,I like all the feather choices and have had them all on my arrows, I always end up back with a 5 to 5.5" with a high back

 
QuoteI'm playing with huge bannanas right now  
That sound too darn funny,,LOL,,
Title: Re: feather shape and size
Post by: luv2bowhunt on July 30, 2007, 10:17:00 PM
I like 5" High back Shield cuts, I just like the way that they look  :D

I have been toying with trying banana cuts too, I really like the looks of those as well.

Kevin.
Title: Re: feather shape and size
Post by: deadpool on July 30, 2007, 11:29:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by luv2bowhunt:
I like 5" High back Shield cuts, I just like the way that they look   :D  
same here!!

espicially when thier barred!!!!

pimpin!!!!
Title: Re: feather shape and size
Post by: jacobsladder on July 30, 2007, 11:36:00 PM
i like the larger feathers...5 or 5.5... control a broadhead nicely and will correct some release issues in the moment of truth...
Title: Re: feather shape and size
Post by: BobW on July 31, 2007, 09:09:00 AM
5 3/4" high back bananas on a 32" arrow (drawn 31") is doing wonderful things to my learning process.  Stable flight, and I don't feel that I am giving up that much speed with the cast due to my draw.  It has given me a world of confidence.

BobW