Originally posted by Rob DiStefano: pros - * economy: two full length feathers for one 4" 4-fletch arrow versus 3 full length 5" feathers required for a 3-fletch arrow * nock indexing not needed* typically more feather surface area with a 4" 4-fletch than with a 5-1/2" 3-fletch* a full helical 4" 4-fletch has tremendous arrow steering, paradox straightening leverage powercons -* another feather to fletch per arrow
Originally posted by Soilarch: I use them for all the reasons mentioned above. One downfall that hasn't been mentioned is that spacing can get a little tight on small carbon shafts. That's not really a problem, but if you are a perfectionist like me the quills being that close together will show ANY and every flaw in your fletch job.Small price to pay though.
Originally posted by Flingblade: OK, you guys have me convinced I need to try four fletch. But; what do they look like? Any pictures?