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Left or Right wing?
« on: December 12, 2007, 09:31:50 pm »
I am a left handed shooter. Do I want to use left or right wing feathers, or does it make a difference at all?

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Re: Left or Right wing?
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2007, 09:33:45 pm »
I've heard it doesn't matter as long as you use all right or left hand on each arra.
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Re: Left or Right wing?
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2007, 09:36:39 pm »
Have to agree with cowboy,all left or all right.
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Re: Left or Right wing?
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2007, 10:31:02 pm »
I use both and can't tell a bit of difference. Like was said, just don't mix them on the same arrow.
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Re: Left or Right wing?
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2007, 10:37:08 am »
Hi,
Yes, just don't mix them up on one arrow. LW or RW... doesn't make a bit of difference. However, if you fletch other than straight, match the offset with the feather. In other words, if you're going to fletch with a 5 degree right offset, or right helical, use right wing feathers. I like a slight offset for target only arrows, and a helical fletch with larger feathers for broadheads. It takes a bit of experimentation to find what works for you.

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Re: Left or Right wing?
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2007, 10:57:19 am »
I am right handed and usually use Left wing,for no good reason just seems to clear the
rest a little better.I have used right wing and can't tell much if any difference.Just a
preference for me. :)
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Re: Left or Right wing?
« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2007, 09:46:27 pm »
I agree with Pappy.  I have one bow where I shoot off the knuckle right handed and I use left wing feathers for it.  If I shoot right wing, I usually end upp shooting off the band aide.  Left wing clears the hand, but the right wing digs in.