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CAN ARROWS SPIN TOO FAST?

A question came to the Bow office recently: can an arrow be forced to spin too fast and create a vacuum/parachuting effect on the arrow, literally stalling the arrow at the longer distances? It’s an interesting question and worth some thought, especially considering the introduction of new types of vanes recently.

An aeroplane’s wings create the lift that hold the aeroplane up. The lift is proportional to the area of the wings and the lift coefficient and proportional to the velocity squared. Consequently, if the aeroplane slows down, it needs a higher

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