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Author Topic: Duct Tape fletch  (Read 803 times)

Offline Doods70

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Duct Tape fletch
« on: August 02, 2013, 02:52:00 PM »
Would you frown upon the idea of shooting next to someone using duct tape fletching in competition?

Been using them lately and seem to fly great. are there rules in place that will not allow them?

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Re: Duct Tape fletch
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2013, 02:57:00 PM »
I don't know about "rules"
and I don't care what someone else shoots.

But I'll bet a real feather will hold up and keep its shape much better.
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Re: Duct Tape fletch
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2013, 03:12:00 PM »
You know you're a redneck when....
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Re: Duct Tape fletch
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2013, 03:15:00 PM »
do they have red necks in the Philippines?
..lol
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Re: Duct Tape fletch
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2013, 04:33:00 PM »
OK WHY duct tape??? is there no feathers available anywhere? or vanes for that matter?
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Re: Duct Tape fletch
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2013, 04:39:00 PM »
Whatever  works  for  you.
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Re: Duct Tape fletch
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2013, 04:43:00 PM »
I have heard of 20ph tape but not 200fps tape, please explain
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Re: Duct Tape fletch
« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2013, 05:20:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Zradix:
do they have red necks in the Philippines?
..lol
He he...there are no rednecks in the Philippines, but I know what it means having lived in LA for 10 years.
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Re: Duct Tape fletch
« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2013, 05:22:00 PM »
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Originally posted by motorhead7963:
OK WHY duct tape??? is there no feathers available anywhere? or vanes for that matter?
Hi, just experimenting...and they do fly great. Feathers and vanes are available but my daughter says I am a "bird"...because I'm cheap...cheap...cheap.
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Re: Duct Tape fletch
« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2013, 05:23:00 PM »
lol
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Re: Duct Tape fletch
« Reply #10 on: August 02, 2013, 05:27:00 PM »
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Originally posted by njloco:
Whatever  works  for  you.
Thank you...hoping to figure out how to post a photo of the arrows I have been making. Just got pointed to this forum recently by friends doing Olympic Recurve and they knew I love barebow shooting. Just got a hold of beautiful solid bamboo shafts, heat tempered and straightened.I'm using a Howatt longbow 45lbs@28"
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Re: Duct Tape fletch
« Reply #11 on: August 02, 2013, 05:31:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Zradix:
I don't know about "rules"
and I don't care what someone else shoots.

But I'll bet a real feather will hold up and keep its shape much better.
True...having tried feathers just recently. But very expensive over hear. May have to look for local suppliers here in the Phils. or just use chicken or duck feathers since they are cultured here. Thanks
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Re: Duct Tape fletch
« Reply #12 on: August 02, 2013, 05:48:00 PM »
I'd like to see some.  If it works go for it.
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Re: Duct Tape fletch
« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2013, 05:50:00 PM »
I don't think stumps care what kind of fletch is on the arrow they are getting hit with...   :dunno:
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Re: Duct Tape fletch
« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2013, 05:52:00 PM »
I imagine squirrels and woodchucks don't care, either.  Sounds like a good idea!
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Re: Duct Tape fletch
« Reply #15 on: August 02, 2013, 05:52:00 PM »
I would like to see a pic please. I love duct tape for lots of things. Everyone should have some.
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Re: Duct Tape fletch
« Reply #16 on: August 02, 2013, 06:19:00 PM »
Felizardo,

Of course I meant the equivilent of a redneck!

Also, I have a dozen ICS 400's four fletched with Canadian goose feathers that I purchased  right here from Magnus.  I personally prefer the rigidity of goose and turkey.

I'm sure you could search the popular video site for a "how-to" on splitting and grinding raw feathers.

Good luck,

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Re: Duct Tape fletch
« Reply #17 on: August 02, 2013, 06:27:00 PM »
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Originally posted by buckracks7:
I would like to see a pic please. I love duct tape for lots of things. Everyone should have some.
I just happened to be searching around yesterday for different ideas to fletch some of my own arrows and saw these while searching. Looks like it is popular among survival folks.  

 
 
 
 
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Re: Duct Tape fletch
« Reply #18 on: August 02, 2013, 06:35:00 PM »
Looks like it would be tough to get them installed with much helical.  Not that I use much helical...

 
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Re: Duct Tape fletch
« Reply #19 on: August 02, 2013, 06:36:00 PM »
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Originally posted by ronp:
I imagine squirrels and woodchucks don't care, either.  Sounds like a good idea!
Thanks...still can't figure out how to post photos though.
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