I’ve always wanted to do a DIY arrow fletching video, but I’m mostly a blithering idiot on camera, I’ve decided I don’t like editing videos all that much and there are a lot of good ones on YouTube already. However, I have developed some arrow building and maintenance tips over time that I think are worth sharing.
Removing Old Fletching
For years and years I used an old, dull steak knife for this task. Then I got hooked up with Norway Industries and gave their Zip Strip a try. Eureka Smelly Bowhunter! Many products available are named with marketing hype. There is no hype in this one. No kidding, my first attempt at using it shot the vane off the arrow and sent it about 3 feet to my right. It also removes wraps without first dunking them in boiling hot water. Highly recommended.
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