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Traditional Archery: Discussion/Q&A Discussions on the more traditional forms of archery: long bows, war bows, AFB, horse bows etc.

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Old 01-03-08, 12:05 PM
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Drying wet feathers.
I made the foolish error of getting caught in the rain with feathers that hadn't been waterproofed. I've dried them out but they stil look a bit ragged and low-profile.

Any hints on sorting them out?
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Old 01-03-08, 12:15 PM
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Steaming feathers can help to get them back into shape, you can do this just by holding them by the kettle. Though if they're really out of shape even that may not work.
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Old 01-03-08, 12:51 PM
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In the Blue
  • Recurve
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Setup
Riser: Spigarelli Vision BB
Limbs: Border Carbons 40lb
Sight: Arrow Tip
Stabilisers: Spig weight kit
Button: Spigarelli
Bow String: D75
Arrows: ACC 30"
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Refletching it is then...
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Old 01-03-08, 02:36 PM
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Riser: Hickory/lemonwood
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Bow String: Dacron
Arrows: Wood ;)
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Just how bad are they? Bad enough to affect flight, or just appearance? Re-fletching isn't too bad, though it can be a little fiddly.
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Old 01-03-08, 07:34 PM
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Riser: Spigarelli Vision BB
Limbs: Border Carbons 40lb
Sight: Arrow Tip
Stabilisers: Spig weight kit
Button: Spigarelli
Bow String: D75
Arrows: ACC 30"
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Most are OK. A couple had really gone, and I've refletched them. Getting quite quick at fletching now...
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