Bohning Vanes - Better than AAE?
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- My AAE Max Stealths keep falling off. It might be because I haven’t been doing the entire prep process, but I wanted to try something new. I fletch up some Bohning ICE vanes and test how well the vanes stick to the arrows!
What I appreciate is the cut ins you did to not just talk about what’s going on but show it. Keep it up
Hey! Thanks for dropping by my little channel. I appreciate your encouragement. How’s the little guy doing?
Bohning Heat Vanes. I've been using them for a little over 2 years. They stick great. I use them for target and this year even hunted with them using the Sevr 1.75.
I definitely plan on playing with the Heat vane. Looks perfect
Ive used x vanes, blazers, and heats and heats were my favorite in four fletch, stuck great and you almost can't break the vane with other arrows. Currently shooting blazers in 3 fletch to try to lighten up my arrows and I wanted the short vane for more twist.
I think the heat vane will be a great replacement. I’m wanting to get a bit more helical, but I’m limited by the Bitzenburger. Might need to upgrade to a new jig.
Love the aae hybrid 26. Same design as max stealth but with an easy adhesion base that doesnt require a primer pen.
I definitely considered those
I shoot several models of Bohning vanes. I like them for the same reasons you switched, they take less effort to fletch than AAE and they work. However, having said that I also like Flex-Fletch vanes. They are the toughest vanes on the market, but they are the most expensive.
Here’s a trick for stripping off vanes. Take electrical tape and wrap it around the shaft were the carbon meets the knock. This is to protect the tail end of the shaft and then use a potato peeler to remove the old vanes. It doesn’t take much pressure and it won’t hurt the shaft. Then use a paper towel with rubbing alcohol to prep the shaft. Then reapply new vanes
🤯🤯🤯 potato peeler!?! That’s freaking genius!
I’ve tried that didn’t work to well a k I’ve worked better for me
I really like the Q2i Raptx vane in the Xeon colors. The colors really pop in the sunlight, and they have been some of the easiest to paper tune with in a 3 vane config.
I looked at the Q2i’s but I couldn’t find one that was the dimensions I was looking for. I’ve heard nothing but good about them though.
I love bohning vanes. I run the x3 2.25 for my outdoor/tac setup. And the. Black sky 2.0 for my fat 3d/indoor arrows. Seriously easy to work with.
Ya, I’m very happy with them so far.
I'm currently running bohning 3 inch X vanes on my crossbow arrow set-up. I only fletch 3 arrows at a time so I can test the groups then go from there. I hope I don't get stomped out for this comment😂
I’ve only got three fletched up right now for the exact same reason
I just ordered, a batch of, the NEW, 3" long x .48 Tall,.. X-3 Vanes from, Bohning ( same Toughness / material,.. as Heats ) Low Profile, 3 Vanes, 3 Degree Helical L-Handed fletch, for, my Fixed, Grim Reaper, Micro Hades, 3 Blade, B-H's and Hopefully have NO "issues" with, my Field Points for accuracy.
I use, AAE Max Bond, Glue, SCRUB, the Bases of, the Max Stealth Vanes with, a Q-Tip / Acetone and degrease the Shafts in fletching area with, NO Problems, staying ON !
3 vane blazers with a helical, been working for me for 15-20 years of bow hunting with a fixed blade. I won’t even try anything different. I’m sure these vanes will work great for you. Might want to think about sticking them down on an arrow wrap.
The Blazers are a little tall for what I was looking for, but they’re probably the most used vane in the world.
@mat_in_texas They're just about the loudest too.
Hey Mat, just wanted to jump back on here, and let you know, I've been testing a new glue.. Loctite 495.
It might not be new to some people, but, I'm telling you right now, so far, this is THE best glue I've used in 40 yrs of fletching arrows!
I've tested it on aluminum, carbon, fiberglass, and wood..
On feathers and vanes (with and without bonding agent)
It's $13 or more an oz.. but so far, WELL WORTH IT!
I’ll have to pick up a bottle and try it too
@@mat_in_texas the only issue I have with it, is that it's super wet!
I just put 3 or 4 small drops on the vane, and then "drag" them into each other.. but literally 15-20 set time!!
@@bowhuntersworld4948 ya, compared to regular super glues, most “vane” glues are a little thicker so they don’t run.
@@mat_in_texas I'm okay with it being this thin... As good as it works!
First of let me start off by saying, I PREFER feathers over vanes, even though I've been using mostly vanes for the last 10-ish years. I've used Bohning vanes forever, mostly because I grew up with them, and they're from my home state of Michigan! When I worked at several shops, and owned my own, 90% of the people wanted Bohning. I've used AAE, with decent results. And I was super impressed with Goat Tuff vanes!! Recently I've been doing refletch and repairs for the local school archery team (though NASP) and they use Easton Diamond vanes.. and I must say, I'm very impressed with them!
I will say this.. your prep (according to manufacturers specs) and choice of glue is more important than the brand of vane..
I use a "branded" glue from a local hobby shop called "Riders Hobby Shop" (not sure who makes it for them) I also use Loctite 495 with great results... Ive heard the Gorilla brand super glue is also really good!
Although I haven't used it yet to know for sure...
The extra steps were just to much for my delicate hands 😂 had to find something that was a little more dummy proof
@@mat_in_texas these Easton vanes have no real prep.. alcohol the shafts down and glue.. there's an activator on the base of the vanes.. I haven't had one yet that attempted to lift or come off..
I like the bohning heat vanes. They are stiffer vanes, but fly really well. They weigh around 6.1gr. 2.5long, .43high I think.
I ve used the stealth vane for years and very very seldom does a vane just fall off. On Black Eagle PS 23’s and Carnivore shafts. I clean both the shafts and the vane base with 91% alcohol and use GORILLA brand instant adhesive. I have wondered if the surface of different brands of shafts may be a reason for less reliable adhesion? But, at the same time these vanes have stayed without fail yet on some florescent wraps on a few of my Carnivores I use for night hunting pigs and they have seen some rough use in the field. 👍👍
My Max Stealths stuck much better to wraps than they did the bare carbon.
I tend to like running a 4 fletch. That being said it's easy to add a ton of weight to the back of the arrow. I've been running the Tac driver 2.25 with good success. That's with the broad heads I've thrown at it, fixed or mechanical. It's kind of annoying to do the whole prep thing for the glue up, but they steer really well. I feel all vanes will have their pros and cons.
Yup, I’m a big fan of the 4 fletch
I like the AAE hybrids. They’re heavy but they don’t require the primer pen or specific glue.
For distance I shoot bohning heat vanes 3 fletch with 3 degree offset, for hunting I use the TAC driver 1.75 because they are extremely durable and not as pliable so they don’t parachute as much as a softer vane I haven’t tested the noise but I’d say that they would be a bit quieter and cut the wind, and the little higher profile out to 40 doesn’t affect the arrow flight,trajectory, or wind drift to much.
The Heat vane looks great
@@mat_in_texas another great one is the x vanes
After trying pretty much every vane out there I settled on TAC Driver 2” vanes. You still need to use a primer pen but once they are very stiff and durable.
I hear they’re a little hard to work with because the base is so narrow, what’s been your experience?
Using AAE pro Max at the moment, but I have started using arrow wraps which adds another dimension to the whole process. Using the AAE pen but using Bohing Platinum glue and leaving for 24 hours before I use them
I found the max vanes stuck better to wraps then just bare carbon
I found that my aae vanes stick the best when i scrub the area on the arrow with fine steel wool, and alcohol, then wipe the base of the vane woth a q tip with alcohol. I used the impact resistant gorilla glue this last time, when i stripped one to re fletch after i got it off center they seemed to cut loose pretty easy.
I had better luck when I wiped each vane down with alcohol or acetone, but unfortunately they still came off easier than they should have
Bohning Air vanes on my Victory VAP outdoor target shafts, Bohning Zen vanes on my indoor 23's
Sounds like a good setup
I made the switch to boehning Heats about 3yrs ago when they came out… I’ve never gone back. I also like that the Heats are stiffer, so they are a LOT quieter than the AAE floppy material…. none of the prep, and ANY glue works great
I’m looking forward to trying them
Bohning heat 4 fletch 3° helical works great for me.
That’s probably what my hunting arrows will end up wearing
Once again someone testing vanes, and no Flex Fletch. The best vane ever in my opinion. Been shooting them for over 30 years, yet today, nobody must know about them because nobody puts them ok against the others. Odd!!
I did look at them. They require a prep pen according to their website. I’m done with extra work just to get vanes to stick.
On my hunting set up I shoot aae 2.0 in four fletch and my competition bow I shoot I shoot aae max stealth.. both shoot really well after I found out goin four fletch with the 2.0 was better then three due to a windmill affect at longer ranges
Ya, I’m a big fan of the 4 fletch.
Nice video I personally won’t use anything with the primer pen anymore. I just find it a pain in the ass and for no other reason AAE hybrids stick just like anything boning makes they all work well heats are good but a very very stiff vane
I’m kind of adopting the same mentality. Why go through extra steps when there are plenty of products that don’t require it.
Try Easton 6.5 bow hunters the are $1 more per dozen and are American made ,unlike gold tips that are made in Mexico!!
Great job though you have some nice ideas for sure!👍
I’ll be honest, I’ve never shot a carbon Easton arrow…
@@mat_in_texas no time like the present! Worth trying for $1 more at Lancaster Archery Supply, bare shafts not already fletched. Check them out. I shoot mostly aluminum and wood arrows. But I have shot carbon in the past and Easton makes a great arrow!👍🎯🏹☝️
@@anthonyforfare7223 I was thinking of tryout some victory shafts. I’ve got a couple buddies that swear by them. Goldtips have been absolutely bulletproof for me. Never had a real reason to switch.
@@mat_in_texas victory makes great arrows too. I have a couple dozen or more still lying around from my compound days.gold tips are great just not made in America. I used gold tips for years and they are great ! Black Eagle makes great arrows too and they are American made! I just won’t support anything that’s not American made any longer. That’s just me though. I don’t really worry much about what people shoot. Just wanted to give you another option, that’s all. Not mad or angry if you choose to continue to shoot whatever you feel is best for you! Hope you’re enjoying archery! That’s what’s most important!👍😁🏹🎯☝️❣️
Great video! What arrows are those?
Gold Tip Warriors. Same as GT Hunters, just with out the fancy labeling. Very affordable arrow, especially if you anticipate you’re gonna lose or break them
@@mat_in_texas thanks! Sounds like a great total Archery Challenge arrow👍🏼
@@tomheinonen4206 bingo!
You're great and I like your channel!!!! I would be very happy to stream with you on my or your channel, Russia Ammarika, but I speak English very poorly!
I glad you enjoy the videos. It would be fun to try a collaboration, but I speak Russian very poorly 😂
@@mat_in_texas Well, that's it, let's start learning languages, you're Russian, I'm English! 😂
Heat vanes imo are the best period
Even after vane prep aae vanes don’t stick very well
Boning x3 shield cut 2.25"
I definitely considered those one
The New X-3,.. 3 inchers ARE,. OUT at,.. Lancaster and Bohning !
I run tac 2.75's. They're great but a pain in the ass to put on
That what I’ve heard. Might have to try them someday though.
Very light !ND great for 4 fletch, great broadhead steering with good arrow flight, but alot of prep work
You’ll find the lower profile won’t control a broad head as well
Yup, I’ve experienced that previously with the Max 23’s. These are for my target bow, the Heat vanes will be for my hunting arrows.