AAE Trad Vanes Review

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Specifications

Brand AAE
Category Arrow Building
Weight 3.8gr., 5.3gr., 6.6gr.
Size 2.7", 3.8", 4.75"
Color Hot Pink, Purple, Red, Br. Green, Fire Orange, Yellow, White, Black, Sunset Gold, Blue, Sand, OD Green

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AAE Trad Vanes Reviews

Inexpensive

Wally
2 years ago

These are plastic vanes that are small in size. They work great for target shooting in my backyard.

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4 inch trad vanes

Mike70
2 years ago

Everything I was hoping for. They shoot great

Results pending

Dee
3 years ago

I am unsure on results, as I am still struggling to get a dozen carbon shafts fletched. These vanes are so flimsy that they are very difficult to get properly aligned in my Bitz jig clamp. The base is less than 1/16" wide, and they are very difficult to push into proper alignment in the clamp. Currently I am 2 out of three for a good attachment, with the frequent requirement for read more stripping the vane, and starting over. I am going back to feathers.

Shoots off the shelf just fine

Burger Bill
4 years ago

These are on all my arrows. Great in the rain and wind. I shoot off the shelf and they shoot just like feathers but just a little tougher on shelf material.

Great Fletching

Matt M
4 years ago

I fletched my arrows with four 3" trade vanes. First thing I noticed is that they are extremely quiet. No noticable change in arrow flight. Be sure to use glue, not fletching tape. Maybe it's just me, but I did not have great results with fletching tape and the tread vanes.

I'm a convert

David
4 years ago

This is an update to my earlier review.I have nothing to unsay from that review, but a few things to add. I have been shooting these vanes all winter long (that means 3D every other day, on average), and I am sold. They have been dumped in to snow banks and mud puddles. They may be a hair less bright than when they were new, but not one whit less functional. Not one of them read more have even begun to strip away. I don't have to worry about waterproofing them or steaming them after they get wet. I suppose some trad shooters will hold their "synthetic-ness" against them, but I will go with whatever saves me $ and time, so long as it doesn't harm my shooting. I gave my leftover fletches to my shooting partner.

Good Product

Joshua
4 years ago

So far I am very happy with these vanes. There appears to be no noticeable deviation when shooting off the shelf of my recurve. I plan to use these during the rains that I tend to run into during elk season and save my feathers. My only complaint is that they are only available in a parabolic shape.

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TradLab
4 years ago

I ran a Designed Experiment that tested fletching material, length and configuration. I tested in extreme winds and I simulated Wet Conditions. The Trad Vane does fly off the shelf and perform better than a wet feather. I always run 2 in my quiver if I encounter rain. The Trad Vanes produced very low decibels in a sound test.

Great product

Jake
4 years ago

Got rained on during an elk hunt with feathers, ordered these the next day. They shoot as good or better than feathers. Thanks Aron

Trad Vanes first impressions

NoSystem
5 years ago

I am an experienced traditional recreational 3D/target shooter. I shoot a hybrid Toelke longbow, and am located in Illinois where we have to deal with rain, mud, and snow if we want to shoot all year round. I ordered up a package of 5" Trad Vanes (they're actually closer to 4.5") to experiment with. After one shooting session, my impressions are mostly positive. My groups seemed read more to impact a little lower than my feather-fletched arrows (the vanes are twice as heavy as the fletches I usually use, and I wonder if they might cause a little more drag) but, once I'd made allowances, they were no less accurate. The vanes held together well; no sign of poor adhesion/stripping away. AAE tells me that cold weather will not cause these vanes to stiffen or effect their performance.Here's a tip if you are going to fletch your own. The "quills" or bases of these vanes are much smaller than the quill of a natural feather. If you are not VERY careful when clamping them, all or part of the base of the vane could easily end up INSIDE the clamp instead of protruding from it, which will probably cause adhesion failures. I will update this review as necessary after I've shot them some more.

AAE Trad Vanes Questions and Answers

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Asked by Rob 3 years ago

When fletching to wood shafts with a gloss poly finish, what glue is recommended?

These vanes work best when applied on a vinyl wrap with AAE Max 3 years ago

These vanes work best when applied on a vinyl wrap with AAE Max bond vane adhesive https://www.3riversarchery.com/aae-max-bond-vane-adhesive.html .

Honestly, I would avoid these vanes.  Adhesion with either tape 3 years ago

Honestly, I would avoid these vanes.  Adhesion with either tape or glue is difficult due to the soft, limp nature of the vane and they are very fragile.  Stay with feathers

Asked by Fester 4 years ago

Will Duco Cement work with these vanes?

I would not recommend Duco. I would use the Goat Tuff or the Fle 4 years ago

I would not recommend Duco. I would use the Goat Tuff or the Flex Bond

Asked by ELK TOK 2 ME 4 years ago

Can i use the Trad Vanes in my Right Wing Bitzenburger Clamp?

Yes, you can use trad vanes on your RW Bitzenburger. 4 years ago

Yes, you can use trad vanes on your RW Bitzenburger.

Asked by town 4 years ago

Will the new AAE Trad Vane work with a Bear Weather Rest.

They may contact the rest depending on how the arrows are tuned. 4 years ago

They may contact the rest depending on how the arrows are tuned.

Asked by nuggy 5 years ago

need to be right wing

You can fletch these with a Left or Right Helical 5 years ago

You can fletch these with a Left or Right Helical

Asked by nuggy 5 years ago

right wing cut

AAE Trad Vanes are cut straight so that you can use them with a 5 years ago

AAE Trad Vanes are cut straight so that you can use them with a straight, left-wing, or right-wing jig.

Asked by Phil 5 years ago

If I purchase arrows from 3RA, on the install of inserts and cutting to size, are you guys able to install fletching using the AAE Trad Vanes if purchased them as well?

Yes, we can install these vanes on shafts. This will be an addit 5 years ago

Yes, we can install these vanes on shafts. This will be an additional $20.99 on top of shafts, and cap wraps.

Asked by BHilton 5 years ago

Will fletching tape work with these or do I need glue? If so, what works best?

I would recommend Flex Bond glue due to the bottom of the vane i 5 years ago

I would recommend Flex Bond glue due to the bottom of the vane is a half moon shape the tape may not stick consistently.