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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: returnofsid on June 28, 2014, 10:41:29 AM

Title: Helios Vanes? Demo Video included
Post by: returnofsid on June 28, 2014, 10:41:29 AM: 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 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C5DeVB16rM#ws)
Title: Re: Helios Vanes? Demo Video included
Post by: D-Rock425 on June 28, 2014, 11:22:19 AM: I saw them the other day too.
Title: Re: Helios Vanes? Demo Video included
Post by: Smossy on June 28, 2014, 12:43:18 PM: 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. :dunno:
To each they're own I guess. I shoot the Nockturnal lighted nocks myself but that's even pushing it for me.
Title: Re: Helios Vanes? Demo Video included
Post by: returnofsid on June 28, 2014, 12:50:57 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Helios Vanes? Demo Video included
Post by: sakoshooter on July 01, 2014, 10:34:03 PM: 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.