Straight Fletch vs True Helical Fletch

[reddogge]

I had one dozen fiberglass arrows made for me back in the 60s with straight/offset fletch and they flew very nice and I lost all of them to deer kills. I have one broken shaft left out of the dozen.

[Roger9070]

Wow I didn't know this was such an issue for some, all I meant was straight as in no helical on the fletching.  If you compare the true helical to the offset the fletching looks pretty darn straight to me. The fact that the offset and the bareshafts are grouping together mean they can't be flying too bad.  I shot the Centaur head with the offset fletching out to 20 yards and they flew very well.  The only difference that I noticed in flight between the two fletches was in that crosswind.

Thanks,

Roger

[Skates 2]

I think the big problem here is mistermination. Off set is not straight. Its off set.

[Alexander Traditional]

Now I'm confused as can be. I looked up the name of the clamps,and they are straight, right helical, and left helical. I have straight and left. I have used the straight and put them on with an offset. Maybe I'm missing something.

[Roger9070]

Alexander yes I have three different clamps for my Bitzenberger straight, right helical, and left helical but you can still put an offset with your clamp on any of them.  Terry and Skates 2 are referring to me inadvertently using the term straight in place of offset, but most jigs impart some sort of offset, although I know with the Bitzenberger you can set the jig up without any offset and use a straight clamp.

To rephrase the question so there is no misunderstanding has anyone used a Arizona Ez-Fletch True Helical fletching tool and noticed a difference in flight or impact of their shafts when compared to other offset or helical shafts?

Thanks,

Roger

[Skates 2]

Disregard what I said earlier, I though you meant straight.

[Pat B]

My JoJan Multifletch has straight feather clamps and can be used straight or allows for some offset, both right and left. Even if you fletch your arrows with a true straight mounting the arrow will spin, not to the degree an off set or helical but it will spin.
 Roger, I've never used the Arizona Ez-Fletch so I can't answer your original question. Sorry if I stepped on your thread.

[Roger9070]

Pat no worries and thanks for your input I really appreciate it.

Roger,