{"product_id":"gateway-5inch-shield-cut-feathers-right-wing","title":"Gateway 5inch Shield Cut Feathers - Right Wing","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: normal !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor archers who demand natural performance and traditional aesthetics, the \u003cstrong\u003eGateway 5 Inch Shield Cut Feathers - Right Wing\u003c\/strong\u003e are a premium fletching choice crafted from 100% natural turkey feather. At 5 inches (12.7cm) in length with a profile height of 0.649 inches (16.5mm), these feathers offer a generous fletching surface that delivers real stability benefits, particularly when shooting through heavy cover or working with arrows that sit toward the edges of their spine rating. Gateway's hand-selected feathers are water resistant and consistent in quality, making them a reliable option for traditional archers, bowhunters, and anyone looking to step away from plastic vanes without sacrificing performance. The shield cut profile provides slightly more surface area than a parabolic cut, giving arrows a touch more in-flight stability and forgiveness - all while keeping that classic, traditional look on the shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGateway 5 Inch Shield Cut Feathers - Right Wing Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% natural turkey feather, hand selected for consistency. Natural feathers are significantly lighter than synthetic plastic vanes - up to 500% lighter - which contributes to flatter arrow trajectories and increased arrow speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut Type - Shield:\u003c\/strong\u003e The shield cut profile offers slightly more surface area than a parabolic cut, which translates to improved in-flight stability and forgiveness. It also delivers the classic traditional fletching aesthetic that many archers prefer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength and Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each feather measures 5 inches (12.7cm) in length with a height of 0.649 inches (16.5mm), providing a substantial fletching footprint suited to a wide range of arrow setups and draw weights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average weight ranges from approximately 3.63g to 4.1g depending on pack and colour, keeping overall arrow weight low and predictable for tuning purposes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWing Orientation - Right Wing:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are right wing feathers, meaning they are designed to be used consistently as a matched set. Mixing wing orientations is not recommended, so always match your feather wing direction across the full build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Range and Tuning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural feathers are known to increase the usable spine range of an arrow and are generally easier to tune than plastic vanes, giving archers more flexibility when matching components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrush Deflection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft, flexible nature of natural feathers reduces the chance of arrow deflection when passing through timber, scrub or other brush - a meaningful advantage for hunting in dense terrain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gateway's feathers are treated for water resistance, offering improved durability in field conditions and reducing the performance degradation that can affect untreated natural feathers in wet weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for use with standard fletching jigs and adhesives, making them straightforward to apply for archers who fletch their own arrows at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in multiple pack quantities including 12, 50, and 100, making them suitable for both occasional fletching touch-ups and high-volume production builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're building up traditional longbow arrows, tuning a recurve setup, or simply chasing better flight performance through lighter, more responsive fletching, Gateway's shield cut feathers are a well-regarded choice backed by real material advantages. 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