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Title: Arrow holder - preference and why
Post by: eflanders on September 21, 2011, 08:17:00 AM
How many of you trad bowhunters use an arrow holder of some type? Of those who use one, what is your preferred style and why? Do you or would you want to have one that would not be permanently mounted?

I ask this because I have seen several different ones but so far I have only tried using the toothpick/rubberband one. Some were adhesive mounts (Kwikee), some were permanent (pin drilled into riser) and some are just temporary (like the toothpick style). Each style seems to have it's positives and negatives. What's your preferred method and why?
Title: Re: Arrow holder - preference and why
Post by: Kip on September 21, 2011, 10:44:00 AM
This is what I have been using for 30plus years.Mounts with velcro so no damage to bow wrap rubber band around arrow hook on point and slides off when drawing arrow.  (http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/Kip_album/2007_0212Image0055.jpg)
Title: Re: Arrow holder - preference and why
Post by: Gerardo on September 21, 2011, 10:52:00 AM
Kip

do you have another pic i will like to make a similar one

Thanks
Title: Re: Arrow holder - preference and why
Post by: Gen273 on September 21, 2011, 11:04:00 AM
I like the Kwik-Lok Arrow Holder, because it is easy to put on and take off.But, I like it most of all because it just works and it quiet.
Title: Re: Arrow holder - preference and why
Post by: Stinger on September 21, 2011, 11:57:00 AM
Toothpick and rubberband cost me a 6 point last year and a large 8 point the next day, both when they didn't release on draw.  I refuse to ever use them again.
Title: Re: Arrow holder - preference and why
Post by: vintage-bears on September 21, 2011, 12:00:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Kip:
This is what I have been using for 30plus years.Mounts with velcro so no damage to bow wrap rubber band around arrow hook on point and slides off when drawing arrow.   (http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/Kip_album/2007_0212Image0055.jpg)
Very nice bow and knife.
Is that a Palmer made bow?
If so, did he make that knife to match?
Very nice indeed.......Philip
Title: Re: Arrow holder - preference and why
Post by: Kip on September 21, 2011, 12:36:00 PM
Quick answer not to hijack thread.Bob Lee bow and Rob sent drop off pieces from riser.I made knife handle on a  Helle blade.Got bow and 3-sets of limbs after I quit smoking in 2005 still not smoking.
Gerardo  I will post another pic when I get home.Just a small piece of plastic wood looking from old T.V. console.About 1 1/2" long shaped to a dull point..Drill a small hole about 1/2" from point to hold rubber band.Put velcro or double side tape to mount to bow.Kip
Title: Re: Arrow holder - preference and why
Post by: Kip on September 21, 2011, 01:21:00 PM
Gerardo Here is a pic stuck out of the way and no rubberband I guess not hunting season.

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/Kip_album/June2010084.jpg)
Title: Re: Arrow holder - preference and why
Post by: Hoyt on September 21, 2011, 03:29:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Gen273:
I like the Kwik-Lok Arrow Holder, because it is easy to put on and take off.But, I like it most of all because it just works and it quiet.
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