Native fletching

[Iowabowhunter]

I am getting ready to finish building some arrows, was wondering if anybody uses the native fletch style? Kind of looks like P&Y except the front end of the feather is cut @ a 45 deg angle as well....any pics or experience with this style of fletching would be helpful!

[Grey Taylor]

So far as steering and stabilizing your arrow it works fine.
But the trailing edge can make some noise so if these will be hunting arrows you may wish to consider that.

Guy

[magnus]

I think that is the coolest looking cut there is but like Grey said they are noisy. I use that cut on my cane arrows but then modify the back to more like a shield cut to eliminate the noise. I hate doing it because they look cool but I want a quieter arrow.

[Iowabowhunter]

Ahh, makes sense as to why I haven't seen them much. I do like a high back shield, 4" 4 fletch, will just stick with those then!

[gringol]

They are noisier than other cuts, but steer the best imo.  The noise issue may also be an illusion due to the fact that the arrow is moving away from you.  If you stand next to the target, chances are you won't hear much until the arrow is past you.  Lots and lots of critters have been shot with that fletch, so it can't be all that bad.