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Paul Morris
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| Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 1:00 am Post subject: |
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Hello,
I am an aerospace engineer an inventor of a new fletching system. I would like to share what I am doing and get feedback. However, I do not want to step out of line on this site. Is it okay for me to discuss my invention?
Thank you
Paul Morris, president
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| Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 1:28 pm Post subject: |
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If you are not trying to sell a product or service your welcome to contribute.
Our rules are straight forward and discussed here.
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Paul Morris
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| Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks,
I promise to stick with questions and answers. What I need is feedback before I go out and hock my house on adds. My invention looks very strange but over the last two years has proven itself time and time again. I truly believe it will improve the sport and allow more hunter success.
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bnow0707
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| Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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What type of new system is it? How does it differ from the normal way? Does it improve accuracy or flight charcteristics?
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Paul Morris
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| Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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I have a "gizmo" we call FOBs. (fletching only better- for now)
It replaces feathers or vanes on any carbon ICS (internal component System). They also work of Easton Super Swage 78’s. You do need a fall away rest.
A small group of my friends and I have been hunting with FOBs for about two years now. They really do work That’s why I decided to market the thing. It looks like a strange ring wing that attaches to your arrow with a standard ICS press in nock . My goal was not “how to make a buck” but rather "how do I get a Zwickey to fly"
What it does is allow hunters to accurately shoot large fixed blade broadheads even on windy days with complete control. When I go roving or target shoot, I find I loose less arrows and FOBs out last feathers 10 to 1.
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bnow0707
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| Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2004 8:30 am Post subject: |
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| Still kinda confused as how the thing looks. Got any pics? Could you make it useful on aluminum arrow shafts? |
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Paul Morris
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| Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2004 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Lots of photo's on the web site but I do not want to cause problems by giving it out. Let me know if posting the address would OK? |
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bnow0707
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| Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2004 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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How 'bout sending it in a private message?
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bnow0707
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| Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2004 11:22 am Post subject: |
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How does it attach to the shaft? I shoot Easton XX75's can you use these or will they be made to fit those type arrows?
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Paul Morris
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| Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2004 1:15 pm Post subject: |
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Uses a ICS nock (Internal Component Sytstem)to secure FOB in place.
Will work with any ICS carbon or Easton Super Swage 78's
As we grow we will be making FOBs for all.
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ADKBEAR
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| OK so you need a fallaway rest. In looking at your product, what happens when you hit an animal? Does it just break away and let the bare shaft pass through? |
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Paul Morris
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| Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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Penetration is increased because there is no fletching to pull through. The FOB pops off easy and marks the spot. A bare shaft will penetrates much deeper than one dragging a fletch through. Lots off data of this one, both on critters and targets. Pick FOB up of the ground for re-use.
Roving is where the FOB cranks over fletch for durability. I rove about once a week here in the desert which is very tough on vanes. I now use the same FOB over and over again. Even after 20 or more pass through shots, the FOB just pops off for re-use. I loose more than I break. Honest. I even break arrows before the FOB is replaced. There is no doubt that for me, FOBs are less expense. (well-in my case maybe not-four years of work and mortgage the house for this project).
Thanks
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