i use blazer vanes it doesnt really rip up my fletchings so much anymore more of how much the bicuit wears out. i did try a pretty good trick this past hunting season that kept it from wearing down and made it way 100% silent i glued mole skin on the black bristles. i end up having to replace my bisuit every summer and just kind of getting sick f it but i shouldnt complain to much one of the guys at dicks sporting goods lets me buy a new biscuit some times and return the old one for a refund lol.