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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: dpetrzelka on July 08, 2014, 07:45:19 AM

Title: Helical vanes - RipCord + Cabelas Carbon Hunter?
Post by: dpetrzelka on July 08, 2014, 07:45:19 AM: I'm intrigued by helical vanes, and wondering if there are any concerns with running 2-3 degree helical with a full drop-away rest such as the RipCord.

In theory I could strip the stock vanes from some of my Cabelas Carbon Hunter arrows, and re-vane with helical, correct?
Title: Re: Helical vanes - RipCord + Cabelas Carbon Hunter?
Post by: dpetrzelka on July 08, 2014, 07:51:41 AM: Or, would it be better to try simple offset first?
Title: Re: Helical vanes - RipCord + Cabelas Carbon Hunter?
Post by: Jellymon on July 08, 2014, 08:19:29 AM: Helical is the way to go. I get perfect flight and accuracy with fixed blades running a helical on 2" blazers. Nothing to worry about with your ripcord. And yes you can strip the vanes an refletch any way you like. Only negative to helical is its a little louder, but I've never had an animal move at the shot so it can't matter that much. :tup:
Title: Re: Helical vanes - RipCord + Cabelas Carbon Hunter?
Post by: stromdiddily on July 08, 2014, 08:24:50 AM: You should have no problem with helical vanes through a rip cord.
Title: Re: Helical vanes - RipCord + Cabelas Carbon Hunter?
Post by: dpetrzelka on July 08, 2014, 08:50:36 AM: What is the minimum equipment I'll need to do a couple arrows with helical vanes?

Vanes
Glue
Jig capable of helical application
Arrow wraps worthwile?

Maybe I can find someone local in Skagit county who has a jig and can show me the ropes.
Title: Re: Helical vanes - RipCord + Cabelas Carbon Hunter?
Post by: huntnfmly on July 08, 2014, 05:29:38 PM: I just bought a bohning helix fletching jig 43 bucks very easy to use and works great get glue and blazer vanes good to go
Title: Re: Helical vanes - RipCord + Cabelas Carbon Hunter?
Post by: stromdiddily on July 09, 2014, 08:05:39 AM: Quote from: huntnfmly on July 08, 2014, 05:29:38 PM
I just bought a bohning helix fletching jig 43 bucks very easy to use and works great get glue and blazer vanes good to go

I use this as well...just fletched up a couple Max Hunters with it
Title: Re: Helical vanes - RipCord + Cabelas Carbon Hunter?
Post by: dpetrzelka on July 09, 2014, 09:56:25 PM: What vanes would you recommend on my Carbon Hunters?

PSE RTS Brute HP, 60#, 28" draw, 100gr slick trick magnums
Title: Re: Helical vanes - RipCord + Cabelas Carbon Hunter?
Post by: nw_bowhunter on July 11, 2014, 11:35:36 AM: Quote from: stromdiddily on July 09, 2014, 08:05:39 AM
Quote from: huntnfmly on July 08, 2014, 05:29:38 PM
I just bought a bohning helix fletching jig 43 bucks very easy to use and works great get glue and blazer vanes good to go

I use this as well...just fletched up a couple Max Hunters with it

Looks good!