Has anyone ever done a study on the actual noise levels of these three fletch types? I was messing around yesterday....unscientifically, to my ear....they ranked from quietest to loudest:
Parabolic (high profile 5.5 inch)
Shield cut (high profile, 5.5 inch)
Banana cut
I shot the bow myself, both outdoors and indoors, and then listened as my son shot, both outdoors and indoors.
The banana fletch, which I think looks neat as heck, had a distinct HIIISSSS as it went downrange.
I'm interested in your observations, especially if they are different than mine...