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How We Do It
In the most simple form we can think to put it; we build the arrow you NEED, not the arrow the industry says you should have.
Whether your draw length is long or short, your poundage is high or low, or your letoff is high or low, each shooter needs a different arrow, based on setup and use, to maximize their arrow's efficiency. Each variable changes the way an arrow behaves on the shot, so we need to tailor the build to those specific nuances.
What does this mean for you? It means you'll be getting the best arrow for your situation while also minimizing tuning time and, for many, the headaches that come along with it.
If you'r interested in learning more about our specific building process, feel free to continue reading below!
Thank you for your time and interest in Truth-stiX Custom Arrows, and we hope you find success in the field this year, however you choose to find it and whatever that may look like FOR YOU!
Scientific Building Process
While the phrase might sound intimidating, the scientific approach to building arrows is actually pretty straightforward. The short of it is this: we build arrows around the SCIENCE of arrow flight and the process of as tight of tolerances that we can reach.
Most importantly, we want to ensure all the components are concentric, or centered, within the shaft. This ensures the tightest and most efficient spin while in flight and the less force working against your arrow in flight.
Second, we weight-batch every component, ensuring all components across the entire batch are within tight tolerances of one another. This guarantees consistent weight and flight from arrow to arrow.
Third, we locate and fletch our arrows based on the first dynamic bend, NOT by identifying the spine. This is because a vast majority of carbon arrows have non-linear spines; this means the spine actually rotates around the shaft rather than splitting it in half as is the case with Aluminum Arrows. By doing this, we can ensure that every arrow will flex in the exact same way on release, minimizing your time tuning on the range and maximizing your time practicing with your setup.
Why Firenock AeroVane Vanes?
Firenock AeroVanes are made differently, look different, and perform differently than any other vane on the market.
Firstly, they are airfoils (something designed to control the way air flows over and around it) which means they work off lift-force, not drag-force. This means that there's the least amount of resistance on the vanes in flight when compared to traditional vanes. In addition, all forces work in the same direction, allowing for a MINIMUM of 600% increase in rotation-rate in flight with the gap growing as speed increases.
Next, they're not smooth like most all vanes on the market today; they actually have three zones with different texture patterns on them. They're designed this way because something smooth is the path of least resistance which allows the vanes to "slip" through the air with the least amount of drag.
Furthermore, they're designed to model the design of owl wings; the only silent flier on earth!
Lastly, AeroVane Vanes have one of, if not THE, smallest wind signature on the market. This means it affects the least amount of air in flight, practically eliminating the effect of wind-drift.
All of the variables combine to give you what we believe to be the best functioning and most efficient vane on the market.
Single Mold, Virgin Flow Nocks
Our signature arrows are only built with Firenock Nocks, and there's a valid reason for that!
As mentioned in the "issues in manufacturing" section on the Science page, exact consistency from item to item in manufacturing is often a huge concern. At FireNock, all nocks are made using single cavity molds and virgin flow material.
For reference, virgin flow means that material is never recycled and reused in the manufacturing process. This ensures that every nock dries at the same rate, and that all material is identical as it flows. Since the nock is the ONLY point of control other than our rest, it should be of the most importance when building an arrow.
Shaft-Specific Components
.204-class arrows and .246 arrows can have an ID measurements of .201-.207, and .242-.248, respectively. All arrow "classes" have similar ranges to their actual diameters.
With such wide ranges, it's imperative to have snug-fitting components to ensure they aren't crooked and to avoid failure. That's why it's important to use either components made by the manufacturer for that specific arrow, or components made by a custom shop to fit that shaft.
That's exactly what FireNock products offer for our arrows! All components are made to fit a tighter range of IDs which ensures they fit properly EVERY TIME.
AeroConcept
In its simplest form, AeroConcept is an arrow build where a smaller shaft is glued to the inside of the front-end of the arrow shaft using a VERY specific type of glue. This offers numerous benefits.
First, it causes the arrow to flex less on launch, which means it has less flex to recover from in flight.
Second, the double-wall effect causes the arrow to stop flexing and recover 600% faster than a typically-built arrow due to the difference in resonation of the two different shafts.
Third, it increases the area of the node, allowing for easier positioning on the arrow rest.
Lastly, it more evenly distributes the weight of the arrow which allows the entire arrow to work closer to one unit and, thus, assisting in penetration on impact. In addition, it also allows the arrow to flex less on impact, transferring more energy to your intended target.
Weight-Batched Components
If you've been an archer for any amount of time, then you understand the importance of having your arrows be as close in weight to one another as possible. This further helps to ensure that our arrows fly consistently from one arrow to another.
This is why we make it a point to weight-match our components for each build. If we make sure that all the components for a specific build are weight-matched to within +/- 0.5 grains, then that helps to ensure that our final build will be as consistent as possible across the entire batch.
We build arrows for our customers with the same attention to detail as we would for our own personal arrows; NO EXCEPTIONS!