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Offline bushman

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Three Feathers VS Two Feathers
« on: January 17, 2012, 02:17:34 am »
Why are most arrows fletched using three feathers? I have tried fletching a few arrows just using two feathers straight, no helical twist and they seemed to fly just as good (helical twist might make a little difference at long range for accuracy though). Has anyone ever tried to use two feathers before? Hold it work? And what type of style did you use? Thanks.
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Offline Pappy

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Re: Three Feathers VS Two Feathers
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2012, 01:48:21 pm »
I usually use 3,Don't know why just always have, :-\ PatB does a lot of 2 fletch,I am sure he will chime in soon on this one. :) I would say if 2 fly good for you it wouldn't matter to me what anyone else used. I use what works for me. :)
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Offline sadiejane

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Re: Three Feathers VS Two Feathers
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2012, 02:01:05 pm »
have only made a few two fletched arrows. but found no difference in how they flew. 
used the traditional southeast two fletch method with turkey tail feathers.
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Re: Three Feathers VS Two Feathers
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2012, 02:28:43 pm »
Feathers on the back of an arrow steer the arrow by causing drag. I think it is more about the amount of exposed surface area than it is about the number of feathers.   I make arrows with 2 or 3 feather fletch and when made well both fly equally as well.    Here are a few different 2 fletch styles I've used in the past...






These are some 2 and 3 fletch hill cane arrows I made in '09...




...and this is a Cherokee (Eastern Woodland) style 2 fletch Art Butner sent me...
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Re: Three Feathers VS Two Feathers
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2012, 02:31:16 pm »
Great post
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Offline Buckeye Guy

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Re: Three Feathers VS Two Feathers
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2012, 08:02:10 pm »
I use two Fletch like Pat , but trimmed down a little !
I like them allot !!
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Offline Ifrit617

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Re: Three Feathers VS Two Feathers
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2012, 08:05:28 pm »
I prefer 3 fletch. But do whatever works for you . Nice arrows Pat.

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Offline bushman

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Re: Three Feathers VS Two Feathers
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2012, 02:31:48 am »
Thanks for all the replies. Those are some nice lookin arrows you got there Pat B.
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