BEARPAW Fletching tool Deluxe II
- German design
- German functionality
- German quality
Our Deluxe fletching
tool is an improved model and also has a couple of new functions. Thanks to the
accessory parts, the tool can now be turned into a Multi Fletcher, making this
fletching tool a good choice for individual use in spare-time, in clubs and in
stores.
- Setting the arrow position is very easy and comfortable
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The tolerances are minimal and meet German standards
- There is a simple
switch on top of the device that changes the amount of feathers that are used on
the arrow (3,4 and 6 feathers)
- The tool is made of a high-quality
combination of metal and plastic
- The fletching tool can be
extended to a 3-times fletching tool (Multi Fletcher) with the baseplate that is
available at our shop)
- The baseplates can be connected with each other in
order to extend the Bearpaw Fletching System infinitely in steps of 3 (Multi
Fletcher with 3, 6, 9, 12 and so on)
- Left-wing and right-wing clamps are
also available
- The arrow centers itself automatically. From the thinnest
X10 shaft up to a 27-aluminium arrow: The arrow is always positioned centrically
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The nock holder fits to all customary nocks
- The twisted clamps wind
around the arrow
- Extremely precise fletching for diameters ranging from
Nano and ACE up to 23/64 and 27-shafts
- Bearpaw Products sets a new
milestone when it comes to price and quality with this fletching tool
Right-wing or left-wing?
Many archers have this question. People
often say that a right-handed archer should only use right-wing feathers,
although this assumption was disproved by the company Beiter, which did a test
with slow-motion cameras. There were no differences regarding the arrow flight.
What you should not do is use mixed feathers on the same arrow.
Left- or right-wing feathers make the arrow more stable when flying but they
also decrease the velocity of the arrow after approximately 20 to 30 meters.
- Item weight: 0,01 kg
Customers tested various fletching devices for us - here is a test report:
I tested [...] over a period of 4 weeks, during which I fletched about 50 wooden shafts (5/16) with natural feathers. [...] Before this product test, I had only fletched very few arrows myself and therefore have hardly any experience. This test report should therefore by no means be regarded as an expert opinion. Your experience with these devices may differ from mine depending on the purpose for which you use them.
Scope of delivery / material and workmanship
The BEIER Grayling is largely made of plastic, which is well and solidly made. It comes with the individual parts required to set the device to 4 x 90°, for example, as well as an adapter for fletching crossbow bolts and an index shaft holder, which is required for using different shaft diameters.
Of course, the clamp is also included. There is also the operating instructions in the original English and a German version from BEIER, which explains how to use the device in simple steps.
Possible applications
- Fletching both with guide spring pointing to the left and downwards
- 4 x 90° or 3x 120° (the first number indicates the number of feathers, the second number the arrangement of the feathers in a 360° circle).
- Fletching of crossbow bolts with the enclosed adapter
- Fixing the device to a solid surface (recesses for two screws are provided, screws not included)
Overall assessment
The Grayling makes a good impression on me and therefore gets 8/10 points. Working with the device is pleasant and no problem even for laymen like me with the help of the operating instructions. I give a small deduction for working with a non-fixed device. Apart from the screws, the construction is made of plastic and therefore has a low weight. It also has a relatively small footprint. Together, this means that the appliance lacks stability, especially as the adjusting wheel is somewhat stiff. I therefore strongly recommend fixing it for more comfortable working.
You can find an overview of all test results here:
