Helios Vanes? Demo Video included

[returnofsid]

So I just came across this video from the 2014 ATA show, demonstrating the Helios Vanes by Nocturnal.  I'd really like to hear what everyone else thinks about them...

2014 ATA Show: Helios Demo

[D-Rock425]

I saw them the other day too. 

[Smossy]

It comes down to cost and effect. To you guy's who are concerned about FOC I think this could create a problem, at 54g via UNLIGHTED nock and vane that's some serious weight on the tail.  **Keep in mind that's with the UNLIGHTED nock - I believe the LIGHTED nocks/vanes come in at 72g..** That's an absolute no from this guy.
Compaired to standard blazer vanes and standard nock weight which is about 29g. Could easily be compensated I guess but then that creates other issues.
Then cost - $30 for a 6 pack when I can spend $8-12 for a 36 pack of blazer's and have almost the same flight.
To each they're own I guess. I shoot the Nockturnal lighted nocks myself but that's even pushing it for me.

[returnofsid]

Back end weight would be a large concern for me, as well.

I hadn't even looked up pricing yet but yeah, that's also got to be a consideration.

[sakoshooter]

I'd like to see the test done with a 'helical' blazer fletched shaft instead of a straight fletched shaft. It would definitely spin a lot faster.