An aerodynamic element (often referred to as a vane or fletching) that is operatively coupled to the nock end (the back) of an arrow or similar projectile at an angle to the axis of the projectile is known to stabilize flight. This angle, known as offset or helical, in combination with the airflow generates both low and high pressures on different sides of the vane. This pressure difference imparts a torque around the projectiles primary axis which is one component to stabilizing the arrow's flight. Knowing the exact angle of this offset or helical of the vane to the axis of the arrow is critical to create an arrow with optimal performance. The illustrative tool allows the user to very accurately and precisely adjust a fletching jig to exactly the desired angle, as well as being able to setup multiple jigs with exactly the same setup.

A fletching jig can include constrictor ring that, when rotated, urges a plurality of arms supporting respective vanes toward an arrow supported in the jig to fletch the arrow. The arms can extend away from a base, which can support the arrow along a central axis. The actuator ring can be disposed around the arms. The actuator ring can include a ramp that can engage multiple guide blocks adjacent the actuator ring, each guide block configured to push a respective arm toward the arrow as the ring rotates. A related method of use is provided.

A fletching jig can include constrictor ring that, when rotated, urges a plurality of arms supporting respective vanes toward an arrow supported in the jig to fletch the arrow. The arms can extend away from a base, which can support the arrow along a central axis. The actuator ring can be disposed around the arms. The actuator ring can include a ramp that can engage multiple guide blocks adjacent the actuator ring, each guide block configured to push a respective arm toward the arrow as the ring rotates. A related method of use is provided.

A fletching jig, which includes two support assemblies for an arrow shaft and a vane nest, wherein an arrow shaft disposed on the two support assemblies is aligned with a vane removeably disposed in the vane nest.

The present inventive subject matter relates to a device, method and system for preparing and adhering fletching to an arrow. The invention comprising a method and tool for preparation of fletched tape and a method and tool for adhering said fletched tape to an arrow shaft. The tool of this invention enables manual fletching of arrows in precise personalized manner.

The present inventive subject matter relates to a device, method and system for preparing and adhering fletching to an arrow. The invention comprising a method and tool for preparation of fletched tape and a method and tool for adhering said fletched tape to an arrow shaft. The tool of this invention enables manual fletching of arrows in precise personalized manner.

An archery bow sling can include one or more cam covers that can cover respective cams of an archery bow, a base panel, an arrowhead hood extending away from a cam cover adjacent the base panel, an arrow retainer between the hood and another cam cover, the arrow retainer defining slots configured to receive one or more arrows; and a sling strap joined with the cam covers on opposing ends of the sling. The sling can be selectively removable from the archery bow with the arrows being carried by the sling and separate from the archery bow, which can itself be quiver-less. The sling can include a fletching guard distal from the hood and configured to extend over fletchings on the arrows, and a string cover panel that provides a string compartment configured to receive and/or protect a bowstring of the bow. A related method of use is provided.

An aerodynamic element (often referred to as a vane or fletching) that is operatively coupled to the nock end (the back) of an arrow or similar projectile at an angle to the axis of the projectile is known to stabilize flight. This angle, known as offset or helical, in combination with the airflow generates both low and high pressures on different sides of the vane. This pressure difference imparts a torque around the projectiles primary axis which is one component to stabilizing the arrow's flight. Knowing the exact angle of this offset or helical of the vane to the axis of the arrow is critical to create an arrow with optimal performance. The illustrative tool allows the user to very accurately and precisely adjust a fletching jig to exactly the desired angle, as well as being able to setup multiple jigs with exactly the same setup.

An inventive fletching jig alignment device suitable for aligning a fletching jig assembly, and thus a fletching component to a shaft component of an arrow, comprises a base assembly, an adjustment assembly and a fletching assembly. Preferably, the alignment is accurate to within 0.01 inch or less. In some embodiments, the inventive fletching jig alignment device comprises a plurality of fletching assemblies, wherein the alignment configuration of each fletching assembly can be adjusted simultaneously. Accordingly, in such embodiments, a fletching component can be aligned to a plurality of arrow shaft components simultaneously. The invention also provides a method for aligning a fletching jig assembly.

An archery bow sling can include one or more cam covers that can cover respective cams of an archery bow, a base panel, an arrowhead hood extending away from a cam cover adjacent the base panel, an arrow retainer between the hood and another cam cover, the arrow retainer defining slots configured to receive one or more arrows; and a sling strap joined with the cam covers on opposing ends of the sling. The sling can be selectively removable from the archery bow with the arrows being carried by the sling and separate from the archery bow, which can itself be quiver-less. The sling can include a fletching guard distal from the hood and configured to extend over fletchings on the arrows, and a string cover panel that provides a string compartment configured to receive and/or protect a bowstring of the bow. A related method of use is provided.