Been looking at the Flex-Fletch myself, maybe the 250 or 360 for hunting and indoor spots. Just like a change up and try somthing different other than Blazers. Hopefully people that shoot them will respond.

 

Not even a fair comparison....Vanetecs aren't even in the same league as a flex Fletch.


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Very true!! I have shot FF-187's through animal targets at Redding (and there is some seriously TIGHT grouping at that tournament!!), and I just pick them up and wait about a minute and any wrinkle is gone and you can't tell the vane's have gone through a very tough animal target!! I use FF Zing Primer and glue and you can't pull them off with pliers!! They are definitely worth the money!! Especially for how long they last!!

God bless, Todd

 

Come on BH.

I've never shot a Vane Tec but I've shot plenty of FF's.... and I don't consider them to be anything special. My favorites at the moment are the $9/100 pack AAE's. They are as good as anything else and a fraction of the cost of many now.

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Can't comment on the flex fletch. I've never used them. I've been using Vanetec for around 8 years. They stick well using any glue I've ever tried without much prep. I'm currently shooting the HP mini four fletched, but have been thinking of trying the Swift.

 

Flex Fletch are worth the extra coin IF you take the time to prep like the directions call for. They will outlast and keep their shape much longer than any other vane I have tried and I think I have tried most. Vane-Tec make good vanes and they are my second choice. I have some arrows fletched with Flex Fletch Flash, some with 2" Flex Fletch Silent Knight, and some with the Vanetec 2" HP. I have shot the 187's for 3d and field and they worked fine, i just decided to shoot what I hunt with.

Most any vane is "easier" to fletch though just due to prep time.

 

I would say hands down flex fletch IF (and that is a big if) you prep them right. I now use their zing primer and any type of super glue and they won't come off (prior to that, I would have occasional problems with them adhering).

I have used blazers, quick spins, vanetecs, fusions, AAEs over the last 10+ years (both on my arrows and on arrows I've fletched for friends/family) and the durability and consistency of FF is second to none in my opinion.

I really like the flash and the SK 200s and 300s.

I'm in no way affiliated with them and I can confidently say I have found a vane that is perfect for ME

 

Whats the advantage of using a crossbow vane ? I guess its stiffer, how do you fletch the SK 300 ?

 

Vane,tec is my choice.

 

Both good fletchings.

I have been shooting Vanetec for many years now with great success. Never had any issues with these vanes. Shoot far better than I do.

Love the 2.0HP for hunting and 1.75 Fita vanes for my 22's.

DB

 

I've been looking at the vanetec swift vanes but not sure of which size would be a better all around target vane. I know the flex-fletch have the same 187 and 225 sizes and
seem to be a great vane also. Seems to be split on which one to go with.

 

I have had great luck with Vantecs. They stick to the shaft with no prep required. The base will take a strong helical. They are also stiff enough that you can shoot a smaller vane and get good steering.

 

The flex-fletch are more durable. They are also more work to put on the arrow. After using both, I have gone fully to Vane-tec. I see zero difference in accuracy, they are considerably cheaper and much easier to fletch.

 

Totally agree.
DB

 

Flex fletch are the best vane out there

 

My daughter missed the target a couple times last night and sent arrows into some nasty hard dried out juniper, when I found the arrows the vanes were pretty wrinkled up from where they were lodged, we walked back to the line and got set-up again and I looked at her fletches to see if they flew bad with the wrinkles and I could not figure out which ones had been wrinkled!!! I have not been shooting FF for very long but so far I believe like many posts in threads I have read on here that they are a superior product.

 

I've been shooting the ff 187 for a year now outdoors. Never had one fall off and they keep their shape perfectly. Burried many in targets past the fletch and you would never know. Can't beat them in my book.

 

I prefer FF vanes. They are way more durable than any other vane, but not completely indestructible. In the long run, the cost and prep are really minimal compared to the overall performance. Plus, I really like the various options for shape, size and the great colors.

 

FF is a good vane , but not better than Vanetecs .

For the memory , they are very close , for the price , Vanetecs are way cheaper , for preparation , Vanetecs are much easier to work with .

I don't sell FF in my shop anymore , everybody went with Vanetec , and nobody wants to go back .....

 

I shoot a LOT of arrows. For 3D I started using Flex Fletch FLP-400's to be IBO AHC legal some years ago. I then went to FFS-212's. I really don't care for re-fletching arrows. The FF vanes can be shot through bag targets or 3D targets and look new in just a few minutes. They also get torn up less by other arrows.

With that said, I HATE spending triple what most other fletch cost. Soooooooo, I've been using the same color (blue) and style FFS-212's for the last 5 or so years.

I will be trying something else but I almost expect to go back to Flex Fletch.....

 

I am not sure why preparation is such a hassle for FF vanes? It takes about 5 extra seconds to swipe the vane with a little Zing. They are expensive but I do feel nothing is tougher or better.

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Which FF for a hunting arrow?

 

I think I will buy some of each and see what happens. Probably get several sizes just for comparision.
I guess the only way to know for sure about these vanes is to spend some money.

 

vanetec hands down, the only way they come off is with another arrow. also get their 2000 glue. i like the 1.8 and 1.75 superspine

 

FF fhp 200. Tough and steer broadheads very well.