aggie
FNG
Just got started in archery about 6 months ago and have decided to take the leap into fletching my own arrows. I know I have a lot to learn so go easy on me.
I purchased a dozen new "cheaper" arrows when I first bought my bow. These were all fletched straight. After shooting these for awhile it was time to get them re-fletched due to some rips and tears. The shop convinced me to have them fletched helical. I didn't think to ask or look at the time but the cock fletch on the original straights is at a different point than the helical. When I say at a different point I mean I have chosen a reference on the arrow graphics to reference the cock fletch.
My question is two part:
1. Do Archery shops receive and sell arrows that were fletched at the factory or do they typically do it themselves.
2. What determines on the arrow where the cock fletch should be placed? I have read some topics I believe were related to this topic and it seemed that the cock fletch was to ride on the stiff side of the arrow. If this is the case does the bathtub test become applicable?
Overall just want to make sure I am headed in the right direction as I would like to start learning the right way out the gate.
I purchased a dozen new "cheaper" arrows when I first bought my bow. These were all fletched straight. After shooting these for awhile it was time to get them re-fletched due to some rips and tears. The shop convinced me to have them fletched helical. I didn't think to ask or look at the time but the cock fletch on the original straights is at a different point than the helical. When I say at a different point I mean I have chosen a reference on the arrow graphics to reference the cock fletch.
My question is two part:
1. Do Archery shops receive and sell arrows that were fletched at the factory or do they typically do it themselves.
2. What determines on the arrow where the cock fletch should be placed? I have read some topics I believe were related to this topic and it seemed that the cock fletch was to ride on the stiff side of the arrow. If this is the case does the bathtub test become applicable?
Overall just want to make sure I am headed in the right direction as I would like to start learning the right way out the gate.