Lets see some backquivers that you hunt with.Thinking about going that way this fall.
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big finger
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Here is one I bought recently from Craig at Howard Hill Archery. It is a copy of Howard Hills hunting quiver. Craig had someone in Germany make them for him. Nice quality.
In January I went to Bob Wesley's class and had a great time. He helped my shooting out big time. Bob has Howards hunting quiver that is just like this one. While I was there Bob had me use that quiver since he wanted me to also practice shooting with one. When I got back home I saw this on Craig's web site and had to get it. If nothing else it will remind me of Bob Wesley, a man I like and admire very much.
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3Feathers, there are a lot of beautiful back quivers out there but remember that how the back quiver fits is most important. A back quiver that you can't easily get your arrows out of, is worthless in my opinion.
BQ's rock right David? Great job showing exactly what you;re after when using one. Notice how the bq grips the arrows when he is kneeling. Some real nice beauts above! Here's mine;
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Heres my old quiver that i made some 35 yrs ago, i never go to the woods or range without it, its like slipping on a second skin. With a little love and leather conditioner a good quiver will last a lifetime. (http://%20[url=http://images.imagelinky.com/1338851308.JPG%5D%20%5Bimg%5Dhttp://images.imagelinky.com/1338851308.JPG)[/url] [/IMG]
Nice quiver Gil, I been eye'in that on Craig's site. Pretty good deal if its as sturdy as it looks. Hows it lay on the back, pretty plyable?
Eric
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Hi Eric, it is real nice quality.
Craig is selling them for what it cost him to have them built. It lays nice on the back. Give him a call and talk to him about it before you make up your mind. They are made by Legend Stick in Germany.
Bob Wesley told me I should fold it where it bends along the back and put something heavy on it for a while to soften it up there. Another old Hill tip. I haven't done it yet but it still lays nice.
Gil
Huntin' Foam with an 8" Mike's Archery Leather Hunter's Quiver (Yep it's the one on his site...got it a Looooong time ago, eh Mike???)
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Great Quiver and even BETTER Guy!!!
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Great looking quivers guys! Keepem Comin.
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Mikes Archery Leather
Really neat stuff.....I love a good back quiver!
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Here's one that I made for the UBM auction earlier this year.
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Benjy is that real alligator? Man that is a nice quiver. Did you make it or buy it?
Gil
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This is one I made out of axis deer hide,and horse leather trim.
Stump Buster....
How are ya doing....
Been awhile since Ive seen that Quiver....
Ummmm..Whats up with that Armguard..?..LOL.
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QuoteOriginally posted by mike g:
Stump Buster....
Ummmm..Whats up with that Armguard..?..LOL.
That little guy?!?!.... I wouldn't worry about that little guy.
Dad's using the one I bought for me and My wife is now using the the one you made for Ki when he was smaller.
Saw a LOT of your armguards Memorial Day Weekend!
Missed you at Western States!!! Hopefully I'll catch up with you sooner than later! :campfire:
Hope all is well,
Mike (no, the other one)
THERE ARE SOME FANTASTIC LOOKING QUIVERS IN THIS THREAD!!! Keep 'EM COMIN'!!!
Gil, it's a real gator that I shot here in SC 2 years ago with my Zipper
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I have a huge roll of leather a friend gave me. It seems to be upholstery leather but it is pretty thick and very soft. I've thought of making a back quiver from this and just doubleing the leather. Haven't decided on a final design as of yet so keep the photos coming.
Ross
Benjy that is a beaut. You may have to make me a copy of that pattern. My favorite bow has a crocodile grip.
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I love alligator and crocodile. I think a nice alligator quiver would look just right.
I may have to get a alligator license too for Hill Hog Hunt next year in Georgia.
Very very nice quiver you made.
Gil
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Brother Shinken gave me this one and I like it.RC
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You guys are giving me some great ideas. I tryed a couple of back quivers years ago and they were like carrying your arrows in a 8" PVC pipe. Arrows rattled around and fell out every time I bent over. They were some of the kit leather quivers. The leather was too stiff and the quiver itself was real shallow.
Ross
Here's the first one I ever made and my favorite.
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Do the broadheads do damage to these types of quivers ? Do they get dull being carried like this ? Thank you
Yes and yes. However, the problem isn't severe and both can be mitigated. Most quiver bottoms are built double thickness to keep arrows from poking through. Lots of folks put various materials in the bottom of the quivers to keep broadhead blades from contacting each other and dulling. That also quiets them and reduces the likelihood that they'll cut the leather on the side of the quiver.
With the right bottom damage is very little. As far as sharpness of heads a quiver that collapses and doesn't let the arrows rattle will keep the heads sharp.
I was thinking of inserts llike you have in your golf bag to keep them apart.
Check out the article in this link.
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=108356
My first quiver, I made paper mockups until it hung just right for me. Couldn't be happier.
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I have 2" of foam in the bottom, so the bottom in my quiver works the same as any bow mounted quiver. I only carry 4 broadheads and a judo in my quiver. Nothing rattles around and gets dull.
i so need to get me one of these but for now my stik quiver works
I haven't used a back quiver for years, but this thread made me get my wallet out. Just ordered a HH from Craig Ekin; should be here next week.
Here is a couple I made with materials costing under 25 dollars. One is staind, the other I wanted longer, but in my haste I broke one of the staves trying to hurry. Anyone want it for a small price? I like the look of the reed a little better than the leather. After trapping season this year I'm thinking of making another and lining it with some fur. Leftover buckskin from fly tying is at the bottom of the quivers now to quiet them a bit.
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I saw one a while back made out of a calico cat. Wish I had a pix of it.