Testimonials
After 30 plus years of hunting I have not been sold on a product as quickly as the FOB. Hell It took me 5 years to buy one of those new fangled compounds.
Two shots at the range using a FOB ... More
Well, Paul sends me these FOB's and they came with two different 'clearance measuring' devices. The first thing I think is, WELL DONE, because I already know that I am going to need to adjust for the FOB's to clear my rubber arrow holder used by my TR Drop Zone rest. Oh, yea, I guess I am getting a little ahead of myself, so from the beginning.
When this thread started I suggested that someone ask for a sponsorship and try them out and report on them to www.archerytalk.com. When it seemed that no reports were forthcoming, I PM'd Paul and asked him for a couple of samples, not a sponsorship, and I promised that I would test them and report. Paul sent me two different sizes of clearance checking devices (gauges), one for the 1" diameter and one for the 1-1/4" diameter. This was a concern for me because I shoot a Martin Shadow Cat Elite with a Nitrous X shoot through system. Even with the cables set on the wide axel, it appears narrow. It was clear after using the gauges that the FOB's would clear the cables, but I was going to need to raise my nock point just a little and I would need to trim the rubber arrow holder. So that is what I did last night. Paul PM'd me and asked if I had any questions and I told him I was set and that if the weather cooperated I would test them this week. Can you believe that he had the arrogance (or was that confidence) to tell me "Weather Bring it on! the worse it is, the more you will be impressed!". That was a challenge just too big to ignore, so I took him for his word today. More...
Jared Anderson
Queenstown, New Zealand
Gidday Paul Morris,
Jared Anderson here from Queenstown, New Zealand, the latest Fob fan from down under. I'm enjoying my fobs & am pleased with my grouping, so much so, that I'm having to go to a 5 spot target because I keep damaging my precious fobs, so I'll have to get some more soon. Archery Club is only once a month here so I'm keeping a low profile, all the better to unleash them on the unsuspecting club members. I've also noticed that they are a lot more hard-wearing than fletchers. I, myself, am totally pleased with them & will continue using only them.
Many thanks Once Again.
Just want to thank you for a nice product.
Using Starrflight FOB with X7 cobalt 2340 and Beiter Hunter symetric nock me
Thinks is a very good combination for Indoor 18m Fita shooting.
Gave me a 2nd place in my class the other day.
Think I will continue using this as my indoor setup as I have not experienced better grouping with neither feathers, nock spinn wing or others...
Thank you and keep up the good work.
Ken R.Tubbs
Hood River, OR
I have some FOBs that I've been shooting to see if I liked them. I am now using an "Avalanche Extreme" by Cavalier and it works great. I tried paper tuning with a bare shaft and was able to dial in a bullet hole. After paper tuning I installed the FOBs and without changing any settings am getting great arrow fight. I have shot them from 20 yds. to 80 yds. and they fly and group as good or better then any arrow I have with vanes. I do not hunt only target shoot . I have used the FOBs with Gold Tip XT 3555 and Satellite Silver Series 2940 arrows.
Carlos M. Castillo
Castillos Custom Actions
Panama City Fl
I got them (the FOBs) yesterday . I shot them at 50 yards and got a 2 inch group, I also shot them at a hundred yards and it was a beautiful arrow flight. My friend asked me if I could get him some as he said I made him a believer. I have to pay $3.00/arrow for fletching at the local pro shop and they laughed at me because they said It would tear up my bow. I will show them Saturday at the 3d shoot.
Thanks for a great product.
Kevin Mack
Wentworth, NH
My testing is complete. I took the 6 - 1.0" FOBs and shoot indoors and out.
Outside there is no doubt the FOBs beat the vanes. Wind drift on long distance shots - it was no contest!!! On the quick draw close shot the FOB performed as well as the vanes. (Sound - there is a difference, yet it is hard to say if the difference is louder or just different. I have come to the conclusion that it would not have a measurable effect on game. (Shooting at live animals will be the real test!)
Now, shooting at archery shops - that will get you some looks and some questions! On 20 yard indoor targets I was shooting as well with the FOBs as I did with the vanes. When you add up the other benefits to the FOBs
- Quick arrow preparation, marking kill shots, safer transportation of arrows, etc.. The FOBs win again.
You sold me! (or should I say they sold me!)
Thanks for a great product.
Mark J Seevers
Coos Bay, Or
Let me start out with these are the SHIZZLE!!! I have been shooting FOBS for over a year both indoor target, field, 3D and HUNTING. They are awesome!! I shoot a Muzzy 90 gr 4 blade and get target accuracy out of BROADHEADS!! I practice at all ranges especially long ranges to improve my holding accuracy. I mean 80 yds with broadheads. 6" groups with 3 arrows tipped with broadheads INCREDIBLE. I shoot a couple of drop aways and think that Trophy Taker is the best choice for ease of setup. Use a sight tape program for perfectly mathematical accuracy!! ON TARGET by pinwheelsoftware.com has incorporated FOBS into the program. FOBS are the most accurate. I have shot well over 1000 times in competition and probably 500 arrows with broadheads. Setup with a drop away slide on a FOB and let them fly. Sight in by shooting or get ON TARGET and shoot like a pro. Folks there is one more thing about the accuracy of FOBS. I shoot them with broadheads at 312 FPS!! Yup no lie that fast that accurate. A lot of people think they can't shoot broadheads at 300 fps and hit anything. Well I say put on a FOB and YOU can!!!
Thanks Paul and Starrflight for such a great product!!!
Bill Adams
Buhl, Idaho
Hi, After my first order of FOBS, and talking with you on the phone, I wanted to write and let you know how they are working for me. I just got back into archery last year. I am an avid Rifle hunter, but have enjoyed my new bow, and all the latest technology. I have especially enjoyed the FOBS. So far during practice they have proved to be great. They perform just as you said they would, they shoot flatter, and quieter, and seem to be strong enough to take the abuse I have put on them when I miss the target! I will start my antelope hunt this Sunday and am anxious to try them on a real hunt. I know they will perform great. We will be taking them on our Elk, and Deer hunt the first of September.
I will let you know how we did. Thanks again for a Great Product!
Simon Steele
ASAT Australia Pro Staff Bowhunter
Australia
Just spent the afternoon shooting a batch of FOB arrows for the first time , the biggest thing you have to get over is the way they look, LOL . I am used to looking down at 5" vanes but these things look nothing like that. They are the biggest break with tradition any stick finger could imagine...More
Chad K. Robertson
Hoyt National Staff Shooter
Sonoita, AZ.
Thought I would write you to tell you how Awesome your FOB system works for me. Gadgets and gimmicks do not thrill me in any way. But products that work and that are dependable are important to me. And the latter is where the Fob stands with me. No matter if I shoot them for target or most importantly hunting elk they work! Also they are so user friendly and perform flawlessly for me time after time. Thanks for such a great product. - Shoot Str8, Chad Robertson
David E. Stephens III
Team BowTech,
Edwards, California
Well Good Day Everyone! I am very excited to be writing about a new product I discovered while shooting in Vegas last week. This product will steer even the most stubborn broadhead setup...More
Cliff Nunn
Tucson, AZ
Just thought I'd drop you a note to tell you how pleased I am with your new product, FOBs. Since I had one of the first fall away rests around, I was able to talk you out of two dozen of your prototype FOBs. These prototypes were some pretty wild colors like Hot Pink, Chartreuse and Bright Lime Green and yes, with a quiver full of those colors, I got some strange looks from other hunters that year... More
Rob Schnieder
Pasadena, TX
I am a very skeptical person when it comes to new gadgets for my archery gear. Last November I inquired about the Starrflight FOB after seeing it on an internet web site. After looking at the product, I thought it was similar to what I had seen at a NASA presentation back in high school - a round paper airplane... More
Bob Lieb
Paul,
These things really work!! I only took one shot this hunting season with the FOB but it was a dead center double lung hit. I watched the small buck run 80 yards and fall over in sight. I went with the axis FOB and a125g snyper broadhead and was extremely satisfied with the results. I am sending some to my buddy to try as he liked the idea better than his current feather fletching. Everyone who saw them asked the same question, what the @#$& is on your arrow. I told them what it was and that it worked great. Thanks for a product that is easy to tune and works exactly as advertised.
Wonderful product,
Bob Lieb
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