Shielded or Parabolic?

[Ron Haines]

I am going to start fletching my used arrows, and eventually fletch all my arrows.  On my old arrows I have Parabolic's and the new ones have shielded.  Just wondering what other people shoot, and why?

Thanks for any and all information.

[Onions]

Ron,
It really doesn't matter. More personal preference.
I used to shoot 5.5 Highback shields, but I have switched to 5.5 Parabolics. The parabolics don't rub each other in my bowquiver.

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[IronCreekArcher]

I am currently shooting both the 5.5 Highback Shields and the 5.5 Parabolics.  Go with the 5.5 Parabolics much quieter in flight and stabilize my wood arrows rapidly...can't ask for much more than that.

[JRY309]

I shoot them all,shields,parabolic and bananna.I think as long as your arrow is well tuned,shoot which ones you like.I used to shoot all shields on my wood arrows,looked better.But with aluminum and carbon I shoot them all.

[Jwilliam]

I always shoot 5" shield cut feathers. Never had a problem with them, and just like the way shield cut look.


Bill

[katie]

I have been shooting shields the last few years.  Thought they looked cooler.  Just fletched some new shafts for deer season with parabolics.  I love them.  The fly very well.  Not sure I will go back.

[Ron Haines]

Thanks everyone.  I did not think it would make a big difference, but just needed someone to tell me that.  I am just starting to get into this whole fletching thing.

[Robhood23]

Sheild, Just my preferance! I honestly don't notice any noise differance but I might not hear as good as the next guy!

[Night Wing]

Parabolic is my personal preference.

[Talondale]

Parabolic because that's what I started with and they do well.  Wouldn't mind trying the orca profile but they're hard to find and costly.  I'm a "set-it-and-forget-it" type.

[BobCo 1965]

Parabolic for no other reason other then they are quiet.

[Paul WA]

I like quiet, I use parabolic...PR

[Curveman]

I actually just bought some woodies with shields-for looks/3D. When I hunt I go back to my parabolic for the reasons mentioned above.

[Sam McMichael]

I have used both shields and parabolics and truthfully can't tell any difference in sound. However, in my younger years I fired a whole lot of handgun rounds without proper ear protection, so that could be a factor to consider. I shoot shields mostly because I like the looks on wood arrows, but have had pleasing results with both.

[wihill]

I fletched up sheilds, parabolics and nanners.

I hate to say it, but the nanners are growing on me - alot.

Most of mine are parabolic, as they're availible locally for cheap.

[trapperDave]

Originally posted by Sam McMichael:
I have used both shields and parabolics and truthfully can't tell any difference in sound. However, in my younger years I fired a whole lot of handgun rounds without proper ear protection, so that could be a factor to consider. I shoot shields mostly because I like the looks on wood arrows, but have had pleasing results with both.

I have a permanent ringing in my left ear for that very reason. Right ear a little, left though can be real annoying.

as for feathers I prefer the look of shields, but have parabolics as well.

[Craig Warren]

Paragolics are definitely quieter and weather we can hear them or not, the deer can.  

Several years ago, I video taped my arrow flight with the camera set right next to the target.  I shot 5" and 5 1/2" in both styles and found no difference in arrow flight (all were good) but the shields were quite a bit louder in the last few yards as they approached the target.  I would never have noticed if it hadn't been for the sound on the camera near where it really counts.

[nutmeg]

It really deosn't make a difference as those above said. I fletch with 5" parabolic and shields and like them both. I believe the shields are a bit noisier. I've had folks lay flat on thier backs downrange and shot over them(don't jump on me ), and while it's certainly scientific, to the person they said the shields were noisier. BTW, they also could tell whether I was shooting woodies, aluminum or carbon from release to arrow flight down range. Just my 2c.(nut)

[nutmeg]

Sorry I meant to say certainly NOT scientific.(nut)

[vtmtnman]

I shoot parabolics.I love the sheild looks but for some reason they just never shot as good as the paras on either my trad gear or wheelie bows.More than likely a mind thing I'm sure.I'd like to give the 'nanners a try as well.