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Title: 2" or 4" Vanes?
Post by: MuleyMadness on September 29, 2009, 07:01:12 PM: What do you guys prefer? Right now I shoot the 2" ST Axis from easton.I havent tried the 4" so not sure what the diff- might be. Any insight would be great! I also have the G5's for the razorssss at the end!

I heard that the 2" will shoot faster but the 4" are more accurate.

Thanks!
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Post by: Crunchy on September 29, 2009, 09:14:07 PM: Its a toss up as far as I could tell.
Title: Re: 2" or 4" Vanes?
Post by: mtbiker on September 29, 2009, 10:01:00 PM: My understanding is that 4" are faster and 2" are more stable. I switched to Easton ST Epic arrows with 2" vanes. My Slick Trick broadheads were flying a little crazy with 4" vanes. The ST Epic arrows with the 2" vanes fixed the issue. All my arrows with field points or broadheads shoot the same, now.

-steve
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Post by: passing-thru on September 29, 2009, 10:02:23 PM: What shoots best for you? I am much more concerned about accuracy then I am speed. If the 2 inch are fast ,but, you cant seem to shoot them accurately then you will just miss faster. :twocents: I hope you find what works for you, and don't rely on what someone else tells you is best for them. Good Luck
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Post by: h2ofowlr on September 29, 2009, 11:23:20 PM: I have both, but prefer the 2".
Title: Re: 2" or 4" Vanes?
Post by: matlockmike on September 30, 2009, 07:01:58 AM: I've shot both of them and also have shot them with helical on them. To be honest I can't tell to much difference. The 4" are supposed to stablize sooner but shooting them side by side I couldn't tell the difference with my set-up.

Bottom line, what ever makes you feel the most confident shooting.
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Post by: EastWaViking on September 30, 2009, 07:16:47 AM: I switched to 2" last year, not much difference, but if there is a side wind they are less effected.
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Post by: mossback91 on September 30, 2009, 08:11:37 AM: I can shoot 2 inch 4 inch and FOBs right next to eachother and pretty much see no difference in accuracy.............so i really dont know which is better........shoot what you like11 :chuckle:
Title: Re: 2" or 4" Vanes?
Post by: boneaddict on September 30, 2009, 08:21:39 AM: I shoot 4 inch, thought about trying 5. How about 3 versus 4 vanes?
Title: Re: 2" or 4" Vanes?
Post by: boneaddict on September 30, 2009, 08:22:39 AM: Quote
My understanding is that 4" are faster and 2" are more stable

I thought it was the opposite. I really don't know.
Title: Re: 2" or 4" Vanes?
Post by: mtbiker on September 30, 2009, 10:39:43 AM: The info below from the Bohning's website, regarding their 2" Blazer vane, provides a better understanding why this vane apparently fixed my broadhead issue. It does speak of speed and stability (yes, this also marketing info so keep that salt handy). Anyway, in the grand scheme of things, and as other have stated, shoot what works.

-steve

"two inch vane great for use with fixed blade or mechanical broadheads. Helps eliminate interference problems and increases speed. Weighs only 6 grains.

*More Information The Blazer™ Vane What It Is And Why It Works. Bohning's revolutionary new Blazer™ Broadhead Vane has changed the way archers think about arrow guidance, especially with fixed-blade broadheads. Most of us have been led to believe that more is better when it comes to our vanes and feathers making our broadheads fly like our field points. The Blazer™ Vane proves that theory wrong by out performing 4 or 5 inch vanes or feathers…and the Blazer™ is only two inches long. HOW CAN THAT BE POSSIBLE? Independent testing shows that while some spin is necessary for accurate flight, too much can cause your arrow to lose speed very rapidly. What is required is a guidance system that will take over and steer the arrow regardless of what the broadhead is doing. The Blazer™, with its unique design begins steering and correcting immediately. The combination of the steep leading edge angle, and material stiffness, enables the air to flow over the vane in a manner that actually creates lift and leaves the tip of each vane inside undisturbed air. This is similar to the drafting principle used in auto racing. This airflow created by the precise leading edge angle allows the tip of each vane to act like a rudder, which is very noticeable at longer distances with the flatter trajectory Blazer™ vanes provide. Just give the Blazer™ a try and you will believe! Weighs 6 grains, .6 inches high."
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Post by: mjgentile on September 30, 2009, 09:58:25 PM: I shoot Maxim Hunter 250 with blazers/whisker biscuit.

IMHO - 2" blazers w/whisker biscuit, 4" with drop away.

But as stated by pp what works best for you is the way to go.
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Post by: Instinct on October 04, 2009, 03:18:21 PM: expierment.. i had a couple fletched wth 2" blazer vaynes, reg 4" easton vaynes, and a high helical wth 4" vaynes wth my 75g muzzy broadheads.. to me was more acurate with the high helicals.
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Post by: PolarBear on October 04, 2009, 03:50:56 PM: I put 2" Blazers on last year and really like them.
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Post by: scoyoc5 on October 04, 2009, 03:57:27 PM: im thinking about trying them again. I had trouble with them staying on. Probley all me :bash:. I am wondering too about 3 vs 4 vanes
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Post by: konrad on October 04, 2009, 06:24:40 PM: 2 inch Bohnig Blazers, full helical, accurate, tough, waterproof, quiet?