For those of you who have used the Safari Tuff Quiver from Rod Jenkins in an elk hunting -type environment- how does it ride with a backpack? I hunt elk in the mountains of Utah and need a full day pack for gear. Does it ride well and in the same position as it would without a pack? Does it fall off the shoulder or ride out of position? i would appreciate any and all feedback on this quiver. Thanks for your thoughts, Jon
Atually I think it rides as good or better with a pack on than without it. The pack makes the quiver lay right up tight next to it and there is no flopping around at all. It is a GREAT pack for the mountains and crawling around in thick cover.
I'm gonna piggy-back....and ask someone to post a photo of them using the ST this way. I'd love to do it.
Also...can you get ahold of an arrow, quickly?
Fully loaded Eberlestock Blue Widow and Safari Tuff. Great combination!
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Whip is right! I've used the Arrowmaster quiver the last two seasons with one of Bison Gears biggest and finest packs...and it rides securely, quietly, and arrow-ready.
Rod has a winner!!!
Good post. I've been considering purchasing one also, and this is good information to have.
Whip:
Are you RH or LH?
If RH....is the quiver ever in your way (as shown)? It just gives the appearance it would be "flopping around". I know you better than that.....lol. I guess I'm asking if it's secure, as shown.
Thanks, again, Joe.
Joe is rt handed...
i love my arrowmaster and duiker quivers - the fit and function are the best i've ever had for a non-bow quiver.
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The top of the quiver rests against the pack, and that seems to prevent it from swinging around. The quivers also come with a small carabiner attached to the lower part of shoulder strap and is designed to be attached to your belt to prevent swinging. But I don't have a problem with that, so rarely use the carabiner, even without a pack on.
I have just been strapping mine to the side of my pack. It rides just a little higher and a little tighter to the pack that the one in Whips picture. Never have had any problems getting arrows out of it or of it getting in the way when I am shooting.
Hey Whip , it looks like the deer your looking for is hiding in your pack:)
To those who own both the Arrowmaster and the Duiker. Are the only differences the duiker doesn't have the big pocket and smaller in diameter? Does the Duiker have foam in the cup for broadheads? and the water exit tube? I want to carry 4 2blade BH's and a couple Judo's. Is the smaller Duiker worth the size savings or should I go w/ the Arrowmaster? I kinda like the pocket? (In your opinion naturally..)
There always has to be someone who takes the other side and it's going to be me this time. I tried to like the quiver and carrying a treestand or small backpack was not convenient. If you look at the picture, there isn't room for the natural swing of the right arm because the quiver is there. I couldn't get used to it no matter what I tried. Some people love them, some not so much. It may be tied to what you are used to or some idiosyncracy that is hardwired into your brain.
Disclaimer: I love bow quivers: handiest, quickest, quietest, coolest, most convenient way to carry arrows.
I've elk hunted in CO and NM with mine. Used it in a few other places with day pack, backpack, treestand, etc. I even use mine for 3-D tournaments.
All in all, it's the absolute best all-around quiver I've ever used. I've spent a small fortune trying different ones, and from my viewpoint the Arrowmaster has all the good and none of the bad.
Chad
QuoteOriginally posted by Buckwheaties:
To those who own both the Arrowmaster and the Duiker. Are the only differences the duiker doesn't have the big pocket and smaller in diameter? Does the Duiker have foam in the cup for broadheads? and the water exit tube? I want to carry 4 2blade BH's and a couple Judo's. Is the smaller Duiker worth the size savings or should I go w/ the Arrowmaster? I kinda like the pocket? (In your opinion naturally..)
i own both quivers. the duiker is noticeably lighter, a little less arrow capacity, has a foam broadhead stopper w/no water drain hole, and no pocket. i like them both, but i think the arrowmaster is just a tad more versatile.