Arrow fletching question

[akashasdaddy]

So I went to Cabelas today to pick up my broadheads and some more arrows. I found that there are many different types of fletching and was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to clue me in.
Right now I have fletchings that are short on the shaft but wide bodied (if that makes any sense) To me it seems that the shafts that have a longer fletching may fly a little more true.

[Todd_ID]

It's likely that you have Blazer vanes (Bohning brand) since they are the most wide-spread vane in use now.  They look small, but they perform big.  They are much more stiff than a normal 4" vane, so they are able to exert the same amount of righting force as a longer but weaker vane would.  Plus, they're lighter, so you pick up a bit of speed.

[akashasdaddy]

Thank you for the info. I am brand new to anything archery related and this is just one of many questions I will be asking on the subject I'm sure.

[Johnb317]

I shoot a 4fletch blazer full helical, nice stabilization for broad heads
Talk to your local archery shop, also huntersfriend.com has some good information.

[worldsworsthunter]

The smaller vanes such as vanetec and blazers are stiffer than say a longer vane so basically you will gain minimal speed with there being less drag and weight. Vane size not nearly important as arrow spine and length.

[carpsniperg2]

The smaller vanes such as vanetec and blazers are stiffer than say a longer vane so basically you will gain minimal speed with there being less drag and weight. Vane size not nearly important as arrow spine and length.

I hate to say it but that is spot on. Who knew the worldsworsthunter could give info that was correct Just don't go around saying I learned that from worldsworsthunter

[Todd_ID]

The smaller vanes such as vanetec and blazers are stiffer than say a longer vane so basically you will gain minimal speed with there being less drag and weight. Vane size not nearly important as arrow spine and length.

I hate to say it but that is spot on. Who knew the worldsworsthunter could give info that was correct Just don't go around saying I learned that from worldsworsthunter

 

[fly4fish]

Short vanes look better and perform well.  For broadheads you will want a full helical to help spin and stabilize them; it will tighten your groups a lot.

[sirmissalot]

Ever since I switched to Blazers I've never had a problem shooting broadheads. I've never seen a reason to shoot 4 vanes, 3 with a good helical works great for me. These are 2" Blazers.

[Johnb317]

   yup. I shoot 4 cause that's how Bill at the knockpoint does them.  He says 4 does a better job of stabilizing the arrow and I see no reason to argue.  I shoot a whisker biscuit and get decent groups so at this point it's not broken so I'm not fixing it.