Alpha® Vane
The Alpha® vane is a new profile for Bohning that combines Stealth + Speed + Torque. The vane features an Advanced Torque Apex with a gradual taper to the tail which gives you optimal balance of spin and stealth. At the rear of the vane, you will see a contoured tail which minimizes vane flutter. Less vane flutter reduces noise and helps retain speed. The vane measures 2.8″ (71.1mm) in length, 0.45″ in height (11.4mm) for low clearance, and each vane weighs 8.5 grains. The Alpha vane excels as a 3D Vane, Hunting Vane, Indoor Target Vane and a Crossbow Vane.
The Alpha vane is made from Bohning’s AR1250 Material. It is a stiffer material that allows for fast, ultra-quiet flight over longer distances. Our stiffer material also provides maximum speeds when fletched at a 1 degree offset, while staying silent. Bohning AR1250 is also our lightest material.
All Bohning vanes are pre-primed and do not require vane cleaning or pen primers. We recommend Blazer Bond® or Fletch Fuse® adhesives for best adhesion for the Apha Vane. Do not use solvent-based glues.
Proudly manufactured at the Bohning Factory in Lake City, Michigan, United States.
Black Sky 2.0™ Crossbow Vanes
The Black Sky 2.0™ Crossbow Vane is designed specifically for crossbow bolts and will stabilize them for up to 100 yards. You will recognize the profile of the vane as it is the same as the #1 vane in the world, the Blazer Vane. This vane is perfect for crossbows that you do not have issue with vane clearance when shooting. It’s made of an ultra-stiff material that prevents vane flutter for a smooth bolt rotation and a quiet flight. The Black Sky Vane’s ultra-stiff material is durable enough to withstand the high velocities of modern crossbows. The Black Sky 2.0 Vane measures 2.0″ (50.8mm) in length, 0.53″ (13.5mm) in height, and weighs an average of 6.1 grains (395 mg). Like all Bohning vanes, the base of the Black Sky 2.0 Vane is pre-primed for optimal adhesion.
Due to the ultra-stiff material, we recommend using an instant glue and/or a fletching jig with high adhesion force such as Bohning’s Multi-Fletcher or Frontier Jig.
Proudly manufactured at the Bohning Factory in Lake City, Michigan, United States.
3″ or 3.5″ X3 Vane™ for Crossbows
After careful testing at long range, with high speed crossbows, the 3″ and 3.5″ X3 Vanes have proven themselves the perfect vane for crossbow bolts that have a clearance issues with their arrows. Either of these vanes are built to withstand the force of a high speed crossbow.
Due to the ultra-stiff material, we recommend using an instant glue and/or a fletching jig with high adhesion force such as Bohning’s Multi-Fletcher or Frontier Jig.
Proudly manufactured at the Bohning Factory in Lake City, Michigan, United States.
Black Sky 3.0™ TRUEFLETCH
Black Sky 3.0 True Fletch offers a fast and easy way to fletch crossbow bolts and arrows. It fits arrows from 0.219 -0.375 (5.6 – 9.5mm). Slowly submerge in boiling water to apply. Store in a cool place until use. Black Sky True Fletch measures 5 (12.7cm) in length.
The Black Sky vanes on your True Fletch are on a 1° right angle, however, the final angle may vary depending on the method you use to dip the True Fletch into the boiling water. If you submerge it straight down then twist back and forth, the offset will remain at approximately 1° right. Twisting clockwise while submerging the True Fletch provides a 1.5° to 2° right angle, and twisting counter-clockwise provides a 0.5° to 1° right angle.
This is the perfect product to easily refletch your crossbow bolts!