flu flu arrows

[$bowhunter$]

hey guys i just got about 2 dozen of the walmart carbon and aluminum arrows for about a buck a piece and what to make them into some fluflu. ive looked at the spiral fletch and the regulair strait fletch(how i currently make them). which holds up better between the two different types. is there a big difference between the types? pros/cons wanted.
just trying to get info on the both compared before i order my full length feathers
thanks,
steven

[SteveT]

Steven...
 I have tried both ways, and i like the straight fletch better, because i can get them to stay on when shooting down in the grass and brush, i like 6 fletch,for slowing down...my 2cents...SteveT

[LC]

Heres the absolute best flu flu there is. It can be made to fly as short a distance as a completely spiral wrapped and or can be made to fly farther.It holds up better than spiral or full length un cuts plus it stores in your bow quiver or back quiver better.

Only one problem they are harder to make. The one pictured is a standard 5" sheild cut feather with just the last third spiraled. It will fly a short distance like a full spiral would.

[$bowhunter$]

where is the best plase(least exspensive) place to fing flo yellow full length feathers?

[Jayb]

I thought I saw on 3R they only come in left feathers is that true?  I only have a right helical clamp.

[PEARL DRUMS]

Buy full length feathers and cut them at 4-5" long, glue them on and your done. You dont need to buy flu-flu feathers. They are nothing more than full lengthers that didnt pass the length grade trimmed up to make flu-flu feathers.

[reddogge]

Full lenght colored feathers are easy to see but are soft.  Natural barred is tougher but since these arrows are generally expendable I use the dyed colored feathers.  4- 90 degree 5" helical will go about 100 yards at max elevation and will still hit hard at 25 yards.

[LC]

IMHO IF you try a flu flu like I pictured above using standard 5" parabolic or shield cut feathers you'll never look back. Personally the ones I use the most adays have very little spiral fletch at the end now . It will amaze you away how little spiral on the end of a regular fletch will slow down your arrow. Really makes you realize how much helical fletching slows or stablizes your arrow.

Great thing is you don't have to buy any special fletching other than what you have on hand.

[lpcjon2]

Originally posted by Jayb:
I thought I saw on 3R they only come in left feathers is that true?  I only have a right helical clamp.

Check the sponsor classifieds Joe Skipp has some feathers for sale

[Pete McMiller]

LC,

Do you start your fletching with a jig and only glue on the front third or do you do the whole thing by hand?  Does the remaining fletch go all the way around or just part way?  Any chance for a close up pic?

[ronp]

I'd like to see a close-up, too.  Looks like a real good idea.  Thanks.