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Author Topic: Bi-Delta Rain Vanes  (Read 2203 times)

Offline J. Clabaugh

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Bi-Delta Rain Vanes
« on: December 26, 2006, 06:02:00 PM »
Anyone tried the Bi-Delta Rain Vanes as sold by Three Rivers?

Findings?
Opinions?

Thanks,
Jeff

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Re: Bi-Delta Rain Vanes
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2006, 07:37:00 PM »
TTT from another rain soaked Oregonian...

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Re: Bi-Delta Rain Vanes
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2006, 07:50:00 PM »
Not yet, but I was thinking about getting some and trying them out.  I would be interest too if someone out there has used them. dino
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Re: Bi-Delta Rain Vanes
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2006, 07:57:00 PM »
Weasel,

Windy enough???  Wet enough??

Hopefully someone has tried these "rain vanes" out!

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Re: Bi-Delta Rain Vanes
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2006, 09:23:00 PM »
I can't tell ya too much about them as I have been shooting them from a flipper on a bow cut well past center (metal riser).  they are water proof as far as soak water up.  the little cut well pick up water and fling it a bit whem ya shoot.  

I found to be a little more critical for arrow tuning and would not stabilize an arrow like a 5&1/2" sheild cut but what vane will.

sorry I can't tell ya about shooting them off the shelf but for a flipper in the rain I'll take a regular vanes.

I really like the quikspin 4" vanes if the arrow is really tuned and  shooting a 100 gr 3 blade snuffer or a woodsman.  I think ya'd have to shoot them from a flipper and I don't knkow how well they will do in the rain.  they have got soe micro grooves on one side that could well hold water by capillary actions.

back to the bi-delta, i don't think shooting off a fipper even breaks them in.  sorry I wasn't more help

rusty

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Re: Bi-Delta Rain Vanes
« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2006, 09:44:00 PM »
That is a help, Rusty, as I use a flipper II on my W.W. Mentor recurve.
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Re: Bi-Delta Rain Vanes
« Reply #6 on: December 26, 2006, 09:46:00 PM »
Bob,too wet and too windy!!  I don't mind huntin' in it, but I also have to work in it. Yuck.

You coming to Eugene anytime soon?  Haven't had the pleasure of your company for awhile.
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Re: Bi-Delta Rain Vanes
« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2006, 06:31:00 AM »
I got some from 3Rivers. Made up one shaft. Shot it cock feather up and split the vane like directions indicated on the inside vane. I had perfect flight off the shelf with a field tip. Hunting season is still open and haven't tried a BH shaft yet, but it sure looks like it gonna work.

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Re: Bi-Delta Rain Vanes
« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2006, 06:34:00 PM »
Wow they look like something I need to try
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Re: Bi-Delta Rain Vanes
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2007, 06:55:00 AM »


This is the first group I shot on a 300 round with the vanes. They were shot off the shelf of my BW PL longbow. Broadhead flight was great too. The BW shelf has a very small amount of contact with the arrow just above the throat. I've noticed other longbows like this including O.L. Adcocks.

Offline J. Clabaugh

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Re: Bi-Delta Rain Vanes
« Reply #10 on: January 13, 2007, 08:08:00 PM »
Thank you for the feedback and information. I may give these a try in the coming months.

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