Is there a noise difference between Parabolic or Shield feathers?

[rluttrell]

Is there a noise difference between Parabolic or Shield feathers? I was told that Parabolic were quieter is there any truth to that or is it just personal preference?

[Smithhammer]

In general, most people would probably say that parabolic is quieter. But there are other factors - length, amount of offset/helical, etc. I've switched to 4" shield, with minimal helical, and I'd say that they are as quiet as they need to be.

[wooddamon1]

I've personally never noticed a difference, but like you I've heard the same thing. Shoot mostly shields...

[Zradix]

search function....just saying
Yes it's true..for the most part.

[Jim Wright]

It has been my experience that shields are noisy, parabolics are not.

[lpcjon2]

High back sheilds are noisier than standard parabolic and sheild.standard sheild noise is very minimal and not a deficiancy

[Shakes.602]

I havent noticed a marked difference.

[JRY309]

I feel the height of the feather has more to do with noise.I've had high back 5.5" parabolic that was just as noisy as the sheild cut.

[Night Wing]

I've shot both shapes and in a 5" length, my ears tell me the parabolic is quieter in flight.

[tuscarawasbowman]

Originally posted by lpcjon2:
High back sheilds are noisier than standard parabolic and sheild.standard sheild noise is very minimal and not a deficiancy

Right on the money.

[Moon]

To me the shields are slightly noisier, but they look really cool on my arrows so I'll keep using them.

Good Luck.

[Easykeeper]

I've found that if otherwise identical new feathers, parabolic is slightly quieter than shield.  After I shoot them for a while I don't notice any difference.

[guspup]

I agree with Moon. I shoot 5 1/2 inch Shields.... I'm sure they are noisier, but the more skilled I get, the deafer the deer seem to be :-)

[Covey]

Originally posted by Night Wing:
I've shot both shapes and in a 5" length, my ears tell me the parabolic is quieter in flight.

I would have to agree with Night Wing on this one.

Jason

[kwc]

after having two deer jump the string i did a little  experimenting and found for me the parabolic was definitely quieter.

[rluttrell]

Thank you guys for all the response's. I am just learning and all of your help is very much appreciated.
Robert