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Title: back quiver our a lock on quiver
Post by: killzone2 on January 09, 2007, 08:34:00 PM
I am thinkng about a quiver that i want. But i can not make up my mind. I dont know if i should get a back quiver our a slide on quiver for my new martin x-200. I am new to trad archery and i already like it more then compound.i have that bow and a browning nomad stalker I.
Title: Re: back quiver our a lock on quiver
Post by: SaskBushMan on January 09, 2007, 11:51:00 PM
I am going to say it's hit or miss.  I am affraid you will have to try them all to find one you like.  I have a selway slide on that I tried it's
Convenient but I don't like the wait it adds to the bow.  I have a back quiver on the way to try out.  I recently made a plains style quiver which was simple to make and so far my favorite.  The instructions are in the build along forum here.  Everyone has different taste's so it will be hard to get a single answer from all the shooters here.  Good luck you'll find one or one for different style's of shooting/hunting.
Title: Re: back quiver our a lock on quiver
Post by: Frank V on January 10, 2007, 05:47:00 PM
If you decide on a back quiver I highly reccomend Mike G  www.Mikesarcheryleather.com (http://www.Mikesarcheryleather.com)  I think he is a sponsor here & has lots of satisified customers including me. Frank
Title: Re: back quiver our a lock on quiver
Post by: lt-m-grow on January 10, 2007, 05:55:00 PM
I have a side quiver, a back quiver and bow quiver.  I have used them all an sometimes love them and sometimes hate them.  It is a feel thing.

Now I use the back quiver for target shooting and the bow quiver for hunting.  At least for now...
Title: Re: back quiver our a lock on quiver
Post by: Orion on January 10, 2007, 06:03:00 PM
I use a bow quiver for hunting and a back quiver or side quiver for practice/target shooting.  The bow quiver is quieter.  I also like the weight it adds to a longbow.  The additional weight also helps quiet the bow.  When one is practicing, noise doesn't make any difference.  It's a lot more time consuming and even more difficult to replace the arrows in a bow quiver than in a back or side quiver, not a problem when hunting, but a pain when practicing.
Title: Re: back quiver our a lock on quiver
Post by: Squirrel Bait on January 10, 2007, 06:09:00 PM
I would not put a slide-on on the bow , I would put a strap-on quiver like a Great Northern if you want a quiver on it. But for myself I use a back quiver or a GFA style quiver. I've tried them all a bow quiver can't be beat for convience but I hate them.
Title: Re: back quiver our a lock on quiver
Post by: CJ5 on January 10, 2007, 06:21:00 PM
I like bow quivers for deer hunting. They are quiet, convenient, and I don't mind the extra mass. Back and side quivers are a major pain when carrying treestands IMO. I do use a sidestalker for stumping and small game for the increased arrow capacity.
Title: Re: back quiver our a lock on quiver
Post by: dougers on January 10, 2007, 06:28:00 PM
i have a slide-on bow quiver on my x-200 also.  i chose it because the noise my back quiver was makeing when i would bend over.  after ready some posts on here i may try my hand at making i quieter.  the bow quiver is nice though because as you move throug brush you can see that arrows dont get caught on random briars and such.
Title: Re: back quiver our a lock on quiver
Post by: Green Arrow on January 10, 2007, 11:26:00 PM
I only use a back quiver personally.  i like the bow without the extra weight.  not to mention i grew up using a back quiver and just feel naked without it.   :)

Here is one i'm tryin' to sell for my Dad.  it is listed on the quiver classifieds here.
(there are some more pics there too)

enjoy the day,
Kyle


 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/igmutanka/thanksgiving1DSCN2519.jpg)
Title: Re: back quiver our a lock on quiver
Post by: woodchucker on January 11, 2007, 07:01:00 AM
BACKQUIVER!!!!!!!!!!   :thumbsup:

THEY LOOK COOL!!!!!!!!!!    :archer:

Image Is EVERYTHING
Title: Re: back quiver our a lock on quiver
Post by: Bishop on January 11, 2007, 07:49:00 AM
GFA quiver or the Eagles Flight Mini bow quiver. The Eagles flight adds almost zero weight to the bow and are very solid and strap on with velcro. I have 2 of the mini bow quivers made from elephant and sharkskin. Don the maker of the Eagles Flight is a sponser here.
Title: Re: back quiver our a lock on quiver
Post by: Minuteman on February 05, 2007, 08:24:00 AM
Bow quivers have always made my bows noisier not quieter. I like a back quiver that allows you to bend over and tie yer shoes without spilling arrows over yer shoulder.
Title: Re: back quiver our a lock on quiver
Post by: Lost Arra on February 05, 2007, 08:58:00 AM
I don't like "loose" arrows for hunting so I use either a bow quiver (Eagles Flight mini, Thunderhorn) or GFA or Mark Bakers quiver caddy.

For stumping, roving, "practicing": any side, hip or back quiver, usually a hip quiver.
Title: Re: back quiver our a lock on quiver
Post by: sswv on February 05, 2007, 09:42:00 AM
I prefer a Thunderhorn 'strap-on' on all my bows. I have never noticed one adding noise to any bow I've ever had. But as for you and your question, only YOU can answer it. It's really a personal preference. What works for one fellow may not for the other. Try'em both.
Title: Re: back quiver our a lock on quiver
Post by: kadbow on February 05, 2007, 10:32:00 AM
I don't know where or how you hunt but there is no way I could hunt with a back quiver.  Too noisy and gets hung up on brush.
Title: Re: back quiver our a lock on quiver
Post by: Billy on February 05, 2007, 10:59:00 AM
This is one of Mark Baker's quiver caddys
 (http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g237/redwinghunter/PC190087.jpg)
I don't like the weight on my bow. This caddy worked well with a climber on my back. Mark has a more pics that show it in use but...
 (http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g237/redwinghunter/PC190093.jpg)
Like others have said,Good Luck ! This is one of those ....'to each his own' kinda things...