I recently grabbed an older kwikee quiver off the auction site. I was always curious about these because I used to think they looked sweet on Barry's silvertip in October whitetails. I finally had a chance to try it out on my widow today. This thing is pretty sweet. I was concerned they would rattle and be noisy like other "compound" type quivers I have tried. However, this one is rock solid and I barely notice any extra noise when shooting with it on. I guess uncle Barry had a good reason to stick with one for so long. It also looks great on my PSA. I like that you can quickly take it off if need be and my feathers no longer get smashed when I have my bow in it's case. Anyone still using the Kwikee? Do you guys leave it on the entire hunting expedition or take it off once in your spot?
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I utilize the Kwikee Quiver on my Black Widow HS60 and love it.... I swap out between the larger Quiver like yours and the more compact 3 arrow model with a piggy backer for blunt tipped arrow... I've used Kwikee Quivers for a long time. I've seen some folks wrap theirs in leather for some pretty nice looking units! I can shoot with it on just fine, but if I'm in a tree or blind I detach it...
Rats, double post... :knothead:
They are great quivers. I always leave mine on during hunting so I practice with it full of arrows. They are quite.
I use one a lot.......when I get to my spot I take it off. I have 3,4 and 6 arrow models.
Occasionally you can still find an "old school" hooded Kwikee that has the running deer logo on the hood. Those look fantastic on traditional bows! Plus Ive seen several guys cover the Kwikee hood in leather, which looks great also.
Used one for years and loved it.
Kwikee's are all I have ever used in 40 years, well for at least as long as they have been available in Alabama, lol!
Used them on recurves and countless compounds and can't wait to put one my Widow PSA IV whn it arrives!
I don't shoot with a quiver on my bow, so I have extra brackets mounted on my climbing stands. I always have a handy place to put the quiver once I'm in the tree. Also have an extra bracket to screw into the tree if I am hunting out of a lock-on.!
I use them all the time. Great quivers!!
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I never take my quiver off during hunting season. Doesn't seem to bother my shooting. I really like them.
I actually seemed to shoot better with the bow quiver on. Never bothered me at all..
Hard to beat those quivers.
An effective/versatile bow quiver especially for recurves, you won't find one that attaches/ detaches faster.
TSP i couldn't agree more. That's what i like most about the kwikee. The dilemma i face now is whether or not to leave the kwikee on or put my thunderhorn back on.
I take it off when i get set up. I find them a little noisy when left on the bow.
Best, most versatile quiver out there in my opinion. Easy on. Easy off. I detach when I get to where I'm going. I've toyed with bolt on and slide on quivers in the past just because I see alot of guys that like them...but they just don't won't for me. Kwikee user for life here.
I used one on my compounds for years, but after switching to traditional I use a Fred Asbell side quiver. I have a question, are you guys drilling holes in your bow for the quick detach mount or is there another way to mount them? I would always have the quiver on my compound bow on the way in and out but would take it off and hang it in the tree while on stand.
those quivers are classics,, still one of the best..
I added a quick disconnect to a couple of my tree stands so I could remove the quiver from the bow and attach it to my stand while hunting. I never liked a bow quiver while hunting and where I mounted it I could easily get another arrow if needed.
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love them
PatB where did you mount your quiver on your tree stand? I may do this with my climber. Or maybe but some that screw into the tree.
On the one permanent treestand I have , I have a screw in Kwikee mount on A thick limb out of the way, but quick access. Quiver gets clicked on that once settled in. I prefer shooting bare bow, so use A leather sling quiver if I'm rambling around, or three arrows in a rear pocket quiver . The Thunderhorn rubber wrap around quiver for Longbow is one of my favorites......
On the one permanent treestand I have , I have a screw in Kwikee mount on A thick limb out of the way, but quick access. Quiver gets clicked on that once settled in. I prefer shooting bare bow, so use A leather sling quiver if I'm rambling around, or three arrows in a rear pocket quiver . The Thunderhorn rubber wrap around quiver for Longbow is one of my favorites......
One more tidbit. I ONLY use the little 2 arrow quiver and modified it 20 + years ago to hold four singleblade broadheads. It is by far the lightest and coolest little quiver out there! If I wasn't so computer illiterate I'd post a pic. Thanks, Pete
We've (my sons and I) been fans of Kwikee quivers for decades now, as they work very well with the Quiver Caddy bracket. While I love Tim's (Farr West Leather) version in his Absorkee line....the original Kwikee system with the quick detach gave one quiver the versatility of using it as a bow quiver or a side quiver easily. These quivers have changed very little over time, and they hold arrows very well, and are durable and light.
This pic is of my son Kory using "my" quiver that has been used constantly now for 3 decades! The leather is a hood extension, as I was a fan of the 190 grain Grizzlies since the 80's....
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Also with the bracket, it's easy to hang your quiver at easy-ready while on stand, on a web strap or even a piece of string. This pic is of Kory again, in a stand, and the same quiver at his side for another arrow should he need one.
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I love those quivers and have used them for 30+ years. I need to find someone to make me a leather cover for mine. I tried to do it myself but I just don't have the skills.
I put inserts in all my recurves I plan to hunt with. IMO...the most versatile quiver out there. I also have one of the quiver caddy brakets when using my longbows as Mark Baker mentioned. I also have the 3 arrow, 4 arrow, and 6 arrow quivers for any occasion. I've tried a bunch of the other bow quivers available and have come back home to the Kwikee.
finkm1 - get a set of the Martin Archery inserts available from 3 Rivers or K King and use them in the riser. Much better than just drilling holes and using wood screws.
They are good quivers if your bow has the sight bushings installed. I have a couple that I still use. You can do a lot worse for a bunch more money.
Robert(Buckeyebowhunter), I mounted it at an angle on a side rail of my climber so it is convenient while sitting on the stand. It lays along an angled rail so the fletching is up and towards the tree. I usually hauled the quiver up when I hauled the bow up and clicked it in place once I was strapped in.
Mark Baker those are two great pics...I especially like the second one.
I'm not a fan of side quivers because of the fletch bounce/overall movement they produce, but as has been demonstrated the Kwikee can easily be adapted for that use. It's clear that whoever originally lightbulbed the Kwikee idea wasn't just a pencil-pusher...from the practical side he (she?) definately knew what they were doing.
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I tried one when they first came out. A little bracket was screwed into the riser. The quiver slid into the bracket and was held in place by a leafspring type deal. It was noisier than a forty year old pick-up truck. Looks like its been improved since then.
Butch, mine is damn near as quiet as my thunderhorn bolt on. With the little thumb screw it tightens down real nice to the bracket.
I never gave it a fair shot. I didn't like the looks when they came out many years ago and never tried one. But they must be pretty good to be around this long.
Used a Quikee (in some form) for more than thirty years... My "go-to" quiver for sure. I will add that I don't shoot with it attached to my bows. Just too handy as I can wear a Quikee as a "belt" quiver or hang them anywhere on the tree. Handy!
I second the Quikee Quivers. If you take a notion they are not too difficult to cover with leather for a more"trad" look. They will look just like the much more expensive quivers. Shhhh That's a secret. Extra brackets for multiple bows and stands. It also converts pretty well to a side quiver. Ken
I've never really liked one - tried it on multiple different bows but,it puts the arrows too far forward for me. Just doesn't work for me - however, I glued a nylon carry strap on it and it works great as an over the shoulder quiver.
There is a strap on bracket that attaches to the bow with two rubber straps available allowing you to use any bolt on quiver or quiver/bracket combo on your longbow or recurve without drilling or inserts. It's marketed towards the bow fishing crowd as an attachment point for bow fishing reels. I have one and it fits and works great. Adds no extra noise either. It does move the quiver out a tad from the bow which might be an issue for some. I've had it on three different longbows and never had a problem with it on any of the three. Sometimes I like a detachable quiver and sometimes I like a fixed so its handy to have and use with my modern detachable quivers.
Thanks for the tip Westkyhunter. I will get one of those. I like to adapt and be prepared. Ken
If they were good enough for Paul Schafer and good enough for Barry Wensel, they must be pretty good quivers.