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Title: Back quivers HELP
Post by: D Sheffey on May 03, 2011, 03:09:00 PM
I've tried a back quiver a couple of times over the years and just can't get the hang of em.  I can't reach the arrow to get it out.  I cant hit the hole to get the arrows back in.  I look like a dork walking around with one arrow sticking 12" up above my head......Could someone post some pictures of how these things are supposed to fit.

Stick
Title: Re: Back quivers HELP
Post by: Butch L on May 03, 2011, 03:40:00 PM
I found this on the 3River Archery site

http://www.3RiversArchery.com/3rdemos9.asp#11

Hope it helps.

Butch L
Title: Re: Back quivers HELP
Post by: David Mitchell on May 03, 2011, 04:23:00 PM
The problem with Dale's quiver is that for hunting, those arrows are going to make a big racket rattling around in the near vertical quiver--as you can hear in the video clip.  That is fine for 3D if that's all you plan to use it for, but what you want in a hunting back quiver is for it to lay over more so the arrows do not rock back and forth and the feathers will sort of interlock and keep the arrows quiet as can be.  Also the extra strap prevents you from sliding the quiver around under your bow arm as you duck under low hanging brush.  The leather must be just stiff enough for the quiver to hold it's shape but flexible enough for it to mold to your back--that's what helps keep it in place and keep the arrows from rattling.  Sort of like this....
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy241/davidmitchell_6466/Back%20quiver%20useage/Backquiveruseage001.jpg)

(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy241/davidmitchell_6466/Back%20quiver%20useage/Backquiveruseage003.jpg)

(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy241/davidmitchell_6466/Back%20quiver%20useage/Backquiveruseage004.jpg)
Title: Re: Back quivers HELP
Post by: Steve Clandinin on May 03, 2011, 08:15:00 PM
Dan,Davids got it right on,also Nate Steen gives a good demo on the HH post,check it out.
Title: Re: Back quivers HELP
Post by: Hopewell Tom on May 03, 2011, 08:20:00 PM
I saw a clip with Ron Laclair showing how to take an arrow out of the quiver. Use your bow hand at the bottom of the quiver to lift the quiver and make arrow removal easier. Putting them back in is just the reverse, bump the quiver up to see better over the shoulder.
Title: Re: Back quivers HELP
Post by: ChrisM on May 03, 2011, 08:48:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Steve Clandinin:
Dan,Davids got it right on,also Nate Steen gives a good demo on the HH post,check it out.
Steve got it right check it out its on page 160 something.
Title: Re: Back quivers HELP
Post by: Eric Sprick on May 03, 2011, 09:00:00 PM
At least for me back quivers have been an "aquired taste" but learning how to use one I've discovered there is nothing like roaming the woods with a longbow and arrows on your back.

Check out the recent issue of TBM, great article about this...I think the author knows what he's talking about   ;)  

Eric
Title: Re: Back quivers HELP
Post by: WESTBROOK on May 03, 2011, 09:31:00 PM
I read that article too, very good. The authors name rings a bell..trying to place it...  ;)  

Eric
Title: Re: Back quivers HELP
Post by: uglyjake on May 03, 2011, 10:26:00 PM
Way to go Mr. Mitchell and great pictures.  I have one very similar to and I love it.  

Arthur
Title: Re: Back quivers HELP
Post by: TxAg on May 03, 2011, 11:12:00 PM
Has anyone used the Royal Huntsman Quiver on 3Rivers' website?

Looks like it would work well and be pretty quiet. I like the simple look.
Title: Re: Back quivers HELP
Post by: D Sheffey on May 04, 2011, 08:55:00 AM
Thanks for the help.
Title: Re: Back quivers HELP
Post by: mike g on May 04, 2011, 10:07:00 AM
Sheffey....
   First of all a Quiver needs to made right....Second it should fit right....
   And once ya get used to one, ya know where the hole is and ya just stick the arrow in....
   Anything new ya need to get used to it....