Cocking feathers (vains)

[Bulldog7906]

I'm just now getting back into archery after 15 years. Back then the thing was to have the cocking feather (vain) facing outwards and the cocking feather (vain) was a different color. Now days the cocking feather (vain) are seen in a different position and sometimes the same color as the other feathers (vains).

I realise the position depends on which rest you use.

What's the deal with the same colors?

[COWBOYS FAN 008]

There really are so many varieties of fletching to choose from. Personal preference and type of rest really do matter these days. Its also sometimes cheaper to buy a whole new set of arrows, than to have them refletched, its crazy!

[Nitro1970]

I usually use the same color cause I don't want to buy to packs of blazers... Also it's a visual. When my eye picks up the arrow in flight, sometimes that odd color makes it look like its "wobbling" when it may not be.