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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Tbilisi on January 04, 2008, 06:54:00 AM
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Looking for input on side quivers for hunting. How many of you use a side quiver in the field. What are the positive and negative sides of this type of quiver? What is the best one to buy. Need your experience. Any and all information appreciated. Thanks.
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I've settled on a side quiver as the best option for carrying arrows in the woods. It seems to allow me to slip through the thick stuff easier than any other type I've tried, and I sure prefer it to having arrows on my bow.
There are some really nice ones made, but I made mine in the style of Asbell's quiver out of a limb bolt model quiver for a T/D bow.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/SideQuiver.jpg)
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Nice quiver. I too have a hard time with arrows on my bow and have used a back quiver but keep playing havoc with low branches, ect. Thanks for the photo and your input. Really looks good.
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I perfer a side quiver,but stalking and still hunting I've had trouble with it getting hung up,especially if I backup.Currently I'm using a bow quiver except when target shooting but,I'm probablly going back to the side quiver as it just feels right. Ben
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I use a stalking type side quiver or one of Mark Baker's Quiver Caddy's. Love them both.
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Side quiver is about all I use anymore. We make them from light weight pvc, foam, and stickyback felt. light, quiet, and very handy.
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I have a couple. I've used Mark Bakers Quiver Caddy and have nothing but good things to say about it. It's a great tool.
I've also got a Side Stalker (I think that's what it's name is), that I'm really beginning to LOVE to use. It just works right and I can get through the thick and thin stuff with it.
I'm working on a GFA quiver....right now, the "spine" isn't long enough...it won't hang right. I'm fiddling with options to lengthen it and make it work.
FWIW, I can't stand a quiver on my bow. Too much weight and I don't like my fletching waving around. A back quiver may work but I haven't tried that, yet. I've got a Cat Quiver in the basement I've never used....yet.
It's been a side quiver for me for several years.
Hope this helps.
homebru aka nathan
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I just got one of the Side Stalkers from Three Rivers for Christmas. I am loving it so far. I have a GFA, but I like how you don't have to buy grippers and can use for wood or carbon or both at the same time.
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I have the Vista shoulder holster, it's a side quiver too. I used it from turkey hunting to deer hunting this year, and I love it. Easy to manuever out of the way, it fitted the arrows from 2018's, 55/75's, down to Easton Excel 500's easily. Runs about 45-50 dollars if I remember right, and holds 7 arrows. Get a fleece cover and you're good to go.
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chief by jack bowyers.......
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I use what bqram has. Got it this year and love it.
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Check out the quiver at the SimmonsSharks site. It looks like a super one to me.
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I like using a side quiver.
Some advantages are:
If you have your straps adjusted right, you can use you bow drawing hand to guide the quiver through brush and briers. It ain't up in the air catching on overhead stuff.
You can also grasp your arrows to keep them from rattling when hopping off a ledge, log, or stepping up onto something. Or when you're in a hurry getting to your stand.
Your arrows are where you can retrieve them without making a lot of movement. They're right at your side whether you're standing or sitting. You can swing your quiver around and across your back too, and still retrieve your arrows very well, if you get tired of wearing it at your side. Side quivers ain't hot on you during warm weather either.
I have only one complaint about side quivers. They're not real handy to wear in a treestand, and when you hang them on a branch your arrows ain't at hand. But that's a small complaint I can live with.
I've heard others complain that a side quiver "flags"........ meaning the position of the arrows cause the fletching to act as a flag, alerting game. Could be, but I believe if they're flagging, they're making too much movement.
The Raptor quiver that Ted Fry makes is a nice looking side quiver you should check out also, and he's one of the sponsors here.
hnh
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highnoonhunter (Bobby) also makes a nice looking side quiver,,, mines should be here some time next week,,, I'll post pics for you to reference.
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I'll second highnoonhunters quivers, they are functional and very light.
Denny
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Kawika, I would be interested in seeing your quiver. In fact I would like to see all the quivers mewntioned. Glad to hear the positives ons ide quivers. Just picking the right one is next on the agenda. Thanks everyone
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Tbilisi, I've got a Raptor quiver that I coverted to a single strap, I'd be glad to send it to you, so you could try it out. And if you like it , I'd make you a good deal. Mike
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Thanks for your offer SB but I think I have finally made up my mind. I appreciate everyone's input and efforts.
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The "stalker" I said I use is one from Highnoonhunter - top notch!!! Usually gey great comments when I carry it.
BobW
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Originally posted by Tbilisi:
In fact I would like to see all the quivers mewntioned. . . Just picking the right one is next on the agenda.
I agree. I am starting to look for a side quiver and have appreciated the advise given here.
Tbilisi: What quiver did you decide on?
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I'm using one of Great Northern's side quivers. Lightest quiver around and is awesome for thick brush.
The only downsides are that it takes two hands to put an arrow away and there's no cover over your fletchings. I will take those two any day over flagging my arrows at game every time I raise my bow. Dunno about y'all, but my arrows are by far the brightest part of my equipment in the woods.
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Jeff, I have looked at the Vista in Cabelas but for some reason don't like the hard case and the way the arrows lie. I did receive an email from AKA Longsticks about a version like the Highnoonhunter and waiting on information from him. The one I really like at this point is the Great Northern Sidekick , 5-arow capacity. I like the way the arows lie vertical with no fanning out of the fletching end of the arrows. Also, like the concept of the clip on arrow holder. Seems to be lighter and simple to use with less movement. Three Rivers have them for sale but found them cheaper at Kutom King archery. I have ordered from both supply houses before with great customer service.
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Sorry the last Post was intended for John as an answer to his question.
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Look in the HowTo's.I got my design from them.