Flu Flus

[kimall]

Ok a bit of advice please guys I have 12 full length feathers(one sided) and want to make 6 flu flu arrows what is the best way to put them on wrap them or normal helical fletch.I want them to pull up ok though I hate walking.
Cheers KIM

[Gringa Bows]

i put 6 x5in full hight feathers with halical on mine still had to walk a bit but i shoot 70lb so i expected that ...............Rod

[Stickbow Hunter]

Since you only have 12 feathers and you dont want to walk far I think your only choice is to wrap them around the shaft. I much prefer, and use, the same set-up as Rod though.

Jeff

[kimall]

I have worked it out and can put 6 bits on each arrow so 4 fletched normal and 2 wrapped should do it.But if it doesnt I will shoot first and Rod can pick mine up when he goes for his.
Cheers KIM

[matt61]

Hi Kimall
The spiral fletched arrows pull up a lot shorter, as I have made both tytpe of Flu Flu,so I would make them to save some walking.
cheers
Matt

[stringnstik]

yep spiral toilet brush types stops as it leaves the bow just about
the other option with limited feathers is to fletch 3 as per a normal arra but just slightly fwd up the shaft. so that behind them you can wrap a length of feather around the shaft forming a disc.

[Gringa Bows]

Ay Kim,your younger than me you gotta get my arrows,just make sure you bring a GPS to help you find your way back .....................Rod

[otis.drum]

kim,
clinton miller uses one full length feather twisted around the shaft and said that works for him. this would allow 12 flu flu's or 6 spare feathers for another time.

make sure we get pics when you're done

[kimall]

Thanks heaps guys I will start some now and let you know.
Cheers KIM

[kimall]

Finished them just now I put 4 4 inch feathers on helical and then did the toilet brush wrap behind with some natural turkey feathers I forgot I had here and I think they look the part ok.Raining here at the moment so cant test them yet.I will have some pics toomorrow.
Cheers KIM

[kimall]

Here are a couple of pics of the whole family thats going to the shoot.Also is there any rule that says I cant shoot flu flus at the shorter normal targets.?
Cheers KIM

[Gringa Bows]

they're different allright,they look good..............Rod

[piggy]

How do they pull up?

[kimall]

I shot them tonight a few times and at 18 yards about the same as normal arrows but at 20 starting to drop fast so we will see I guess.I have no experience with shooting toilet brushes so I will compare them to others on the w/end.
Cheers KIM

[greybeard]

[quote="kimall"]Here are a couple of pics of the whole family thats going to the shoot.Also is there any rule that says I cant shoot flu flus at the shorter normal targets.?
Cheers KIM

Kim, you can shoot the entire comp with toilet brushes if you so desire.

Daryl.

[kimall]

Thanks Daryl can I swap between the two types because I had a guy at a comp winge one time because my arrows didnt look the same with differant fletching types.It is not a big deal just asking because these flu flus on the close targets are like darts and the others might be better on the longer ones.
Cheers KIM

[greybeard]

Kim,

The following is from our trad rules.

1.4 ARROWS.

• Wood Arrows and feathers only are to be used in all divisions.
• There are no restrictions on the feather length, point weight or the adhesives used in their construction.
• In the Traditional / Primitive division the use of historic methods of arrow construction is encouraged.

Daryl.

[GrahameA]

Morning All

Kim,

The following is from our trad rules.

1.4 ARROWS.

• Wood Arrows and feathers only are to be used in all divisions.
• There are no restrictions on the feather length, point weight or the adhesives used in their construction.
• In the Traditional / Primitive division the use of historic methods of arrow construction is encouraged.

Daryl.

A wonderful example of how rules should be written. Top marks to the people that did them.

[kimall]

Thanks for the clarification I will see you all there today.
Cheers KIM

[stringnstik]

Love them arrows. Mrs stringnstik is going to badger me for them green ones love the fade from white to green

[ole_silver]

ABSOLUTLEY BEAUTIFUL...............


well done mate...........



cheers,

Steve...