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Title: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: pdk25 on March 14, 2009, 05:03:00 PM
I was wondering what bow quiver people are using for longer broadheads, such as the 300 xtreme.  They fit well in my boa, but are too long for my efa quiver.  I prefer to use the efa quiver for weight and profile reason and also like the new connections system, but wish they were just a hair deeper.  Have the same problem with my great northern side quiver.
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: John Dill on March 14, 2009, 08:19:00 PM
www.kanatiquiver.com (http://www.kanatiquiver.com)
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: Fritz on March 14, 2009, 08:26:00 PM
I use WW heads with my Great Northerns.  I have to modify the quiver by taking out the foam insert and metal guard inside.  I then cut off about 1-1.5" off of the bottom of the foam and then slide the top foam piece back up into the quiver.  This modification allows the broadhead to be completely covered by the quivers hood.  Works for me.
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: Ray Hammond on March 14, 2009, 09:06:00 PM
the purpose of a quiver is twofold- one reasois to conveniently carry your arrows- the second is to keep you SAFE while doing #1- removing the metal gguard from inside the quiver means if you fall onthe quiver you riskseriously cutting yourself when doing so

I realize ifthe broadheads  extend below the quiver it's dangerous but removing that metal sheild inside is a bad choice

I too need a quiver that covers my 190 grizzlies
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: pdk25 on March 14, 2009, 09:47:00 PM
Yeah Ray, I'm trying to sharpen up some 190's as well.  I wonder if they would make a custom EFA that was a little deeper?  I'll look into the kanati as well, but I think they may be a little bulkier than the EFA.
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: 2fletch on March 14, 2009, 10:18:00 PM
Patrick, EFA makes hoods of different sizes and depths. We also keep the weight under 6 ounces even with the larger hoods. Give me a call if you need more info.
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: Ray Hammond on March 14, 2009, 10:20:00 PM
2fletch

Are you making a hood deep enough to completely cover a 3 inch broadhead
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: 2fletch on March 14, 2009, 10:21:00 PM
We are trying to get our website updated to show the different sizes and models. Guess we have been to busy making quivers and not enough time with the website. That's partially your fault, and we appreciate it. Thanks.
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: 2fletch on March 14, 2009, 10:25:00 PM
Ray, our Jumbo II series is very close to 3 inches in depth whereas our standard hood is only about 2.25 inches.
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: Bjorn on March 14, 2009, 10:25:00 PM
I did this for Adam initially and then for me too.
Work'd fine.
(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/2CXsmall.jpg)
You can make them as deep as you want.
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: pdk25 on March 15, 2009, 12:58:00 AM
Bjorn,
 It's a little tough to tell exactly what you did from the picture.  Whatever it is, it look creative.  Could you explain a little more about your modifications, please?
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: John Dill on March 15, 2009, 09:58:00 AM
pdk25

Most Bow quivers that are made from quality materials are a little heavier than the light weights. With that said, you may want to consider a quality made bow quiver when putting a long broadhead in your bow quiver. Light flimsy leather is not a good option when playing with sharp broadheads. Check us out...
www.kanatiquiver.com (http://www.kanatiquiver.com)
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: Bjorn on March 15, 2009, 11:38:00 AM
pdk25 I extended the leather hood 1/2-3/4" by gluing on some really stiff leather. Enough to get rid of those sharp edges and corners-makes it all the more relaxing.
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: 2fletch on March 15, 2009, 12:38:00 PM
It's true that more weight can indicate higher quality materials. It can also indicate poor choice of materials or bad design as well. At EFA we design our products to be as light as possible but with adequate safety. Instead of putting metal in the quiver we mold a synthetic plate which will stop a broadhead but won't dull it. We also don't use fender washers inside the hood. Less metal keeps the weight down and allows the quiver not to affect how the bow shoots.

Lead is heavier then gold but which is worth more?
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: Molson on March 15, 2009, 01:23:00 PM
Kanati Angle Quiver or Pro Quiver will completely cover 4 Grizzly 190's and hold them in place too.  It will also hold 4 Snuffer 160's comfortable enough if you stagger them slightly. 300 Xtremes should be no problem. The quiver is rock solid on your bow. Can't be beat.
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: John Dill on March 15, 2009, 02:10:00 PM
Gold is to flashy in the woods....  :D
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: Fritz on March 15, 2009, 04:17:00 PM
Ray,

IMO I feel it is much more dangerous to have the bottom of my broadheads hanging out under the hood than removing the metal guard in the top.  The leather hood on my Great Northern is pretty thick so I don't worry  to much about my tanto tipped WW pushing through.  If it worrys some who want to try this modification you could fit another thick piece of leather in the bottom of the quiver and then push the foam back in.  Works for me.
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: pdk25 on March 15, 2009, 07:56:00 PM
Thanks Bjorn, and thanks to everyone else for their input.  Got some thinking to do, which doesn't come easily to me.
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: James Wrenn on March 15, 2009, 08:31:00 PM
Well John Dills quiver will hold my treesharks so I can't see them little bitty extremes being a problem for it. :)
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: pdk25 on March 16, 2009, 09:09:00 PM
Still haven't decided what I'm going to do about the bow quiver, but for my great northern side quiver I am experimenting.  Took the foam out and removed the metal plate.  Put the metal plate in the bottom of the quiver and put silicone rubber caulk in the bottom (on top of the metal plate) to fill up space.  Letting it cure, then gonna put the foam on top.  Think it's gonna work well, because I really just needed the extra space to the top of the leather.  If it still isn't long enough, I will only have added some extra weight, which isn't too much of a big deal with a side quiver.
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: joe skipp on March 16, 2009, 10:38:00 PM
I cut a piece of leather strap from a back quiver and made a "skirt" around my GN bowquiver. Snuffers, Hunter or Hill style heads fit and are completely covered.
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: pdk25 on March 17, 2009, 08:25:00 AM
Well, the great northern side quiver still isn't quite long enough for the griz 190's.  Closer, but I guess I will probably try to put a leather skirt on like Bjorn and Joe.  As for the bow quiver, I don't think the EFA quivers will be long enough unless one is custom made.  I'll see if they can do that, because I really like the weight of them and the connection system.  Otherwise I guess it is the Kanati.
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: SlowBowinMO on March 17, 2009, 11:06:00 AM
My newest Eagles Flight is one of their jumbos, much better coverage for big broadheads and still a flyweight.
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: Arrowhead80 on March 20, 2009, 10:12:00 PM
The Kanati two peice worked great for me on my longbow.I don't shoot any special broadheads just 125 Thunderheads but it is a very well made quiver made by a heck of a nice guy.Just ordered a new Black Widow recurve and i'm puttin one on it when I get it.
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: Don Batten on March 20, 2009, 11:10:00 PM
Pdk25,  The kanti pro is 7oz and will handle your broadheads. DB
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: Arrowhead80 on March 21, 2009, 08:18:00 PM
What custom knock off are you referring to Don?he he
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: pdk25 on March 21, 2009, 10:17:00 PM
Easy guys.  I'm not looking to start any trouble.  :)
Title: Re: Which bow quiver for long broadheads?
Post by: Arrowhead80 on March 25, 2009, 07:55:00 PM
We ain't starting any trouble pdk25 just cuttin up a little.We are blessed to have the craftsmen here in NC that we have.It's just fun to agg them on a bit.They are all good guy's.