At EFA we are working on some new ideas and I wanted to get some opinions on here. One of them is a lightweight 4 arrow quiver for field points. It would be lighter then one made for hunting and would be very convenient for 3-D shooting. Anyone see an interest there? I'll post photos later.
Another idea is a 2 and a 3 arrow quiver for 2 blade broadheads. Again, how popular would that be? I know that there are some longbow shooters who want almost nothing on their bows in the way of extra weight. Again, these will be smaller versions of our Mesa. We will post photo of these soon also.
Thanks for your interest and I would really like to hear your thoughts on these ideas.
I'd love to see an extreme light weight version for two blades. I'm one of those longbow guys you mentioned :)
I love the ones you already are making, Don. And as light as they are, I like the 5 arrow model with the biggest head for 3 and 4 blade broadheads, and the Mesa quiver for 2 blade broadheads.
Allan
Two arrow would be great, especially some thing that you could easily unstrapped and maybe use as a super light side quiver...
I like the light 2 bld idea. :thumbsup:
I`d love to see the lightweight 4 arrow quiver for field points....
I'm up for the 2 blade idea as well. Hopefully you'll make it wide enough for Tree Sharks. :D
Tough to beat what's already offered.
The only change "option" that would be nice is a fastening system utilizing D-buckles, like on a motorcyle helmet. I just don't like velcro. The "buckle system" can be as tight as anyone wants and no Velcro.
Just a thought.
I'd like to see both...
A light weight 2 arrow 2 blade quiver for longbows and a light weight 4 arrow quiver that I could carry 2 field points and 2 thumper pointed arrows. Gives me a little more flexibility for stumping and small game hunting. :thumbsup:
Looking forward to seeing that 2 arrow quiver. I've been looking for a single or double arrow quiver for my longbow with no luck.
I would love to see an option for a slightly larger arrow grip piece, so the arrow fletching is spread a bit furhter apart.
QuoteOriginally posted by CHENRYIV:
Looking forward to seeing that 2 arrow quiver. I've been looking for a single or double arrow quiver for my longbow with no luck.
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I've been using EFA quivers for about Five years, and I'd also like to see a gripper option that spreads the fletching slightly further apart. Having said that, I love the quivers you're producing, and I look forward to seeing new products
just make sure the quiver will handle the really big 2 blades. they are awesome hunting heads and will always remain popular.
I'd love to see a 2 blade quiver that would handle 4 arrows and a blunt,if the would handle wide simmons heads it would be great.
Looking forward to pics..im a big fan of EFA quivers
Option in configuration would need to address wide broadheads like Treesharks and or long broadheads like Grizzlies and Toughheads. Tweaking the spread of the lower unit to spread arrows so fletch don't rattle.
Chuckc
I hurried to get a quick photo posted before having to leave. This is a Striker bow with the two arrow Mini Mesa with two Tuffhead broadheads inside. They are about 3" in length. The quiver will take a max. 3 1/4" x 2" broadhead. I'll post some of the other quivers later. The arrows are 32" in length.
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n64/2fletch/DSCN1557_zps7415647c.jpg)
That setup looks pretty sweet right there! Being able to fully cover Tuffheads would be great. I don't like my blades sticking out of my quiver, I like em fully covered.
Keep up the R and D!
Check out Shedrock's quiver his bud made him for three blade heads
Love that quiver. Very functional looking.
I like it!
:thumbsup:
I may need a new quiver now. :D
Just got back from a birthday party where I provided the entertainment. About 20 eleven and twelve year old shot a bow, most of them for the first time. It always amazes me how fast some kids pick up on how to shoot a bow.
Here is another photo of a Shrew bow with 3 arrows fitted with Tuffhead broadheads in a three arrow quiver. This one doesn't have it but these quivers can be made with the totem feature which allows for a piggyback arrow. It will be made in at least three colors with or without an icon, or with an exotic skin.
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n64/2fletch/DSCN1562_zps2f9feccb.jpg)
This is a photo of our 4 arrow Mini Mesa with the target arrow hood on my Black Widow target bow. It's very lightweight and is a very effective way of carrying arrows for target shooting. You could even put two target arrows in the middle and two judo, blunt, or bird point on the outside for stump shooting.
Any of these quivers can now be special ordered even though they are not yet on our website.
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n64/2fletch/DSCN1570_zps8e38146e.jpg)
Very nice Don! :thumbsup:
Eric
Nice. What about a lite/small 2 arrow setup for 3 blades?
QuoteOriginally posted by str8jct:
Nice. What about a lite/small 2 arrow setup for 3 blades?
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I know you say it's 2" wide and works with the Tuffhead but I'm not familiar with them. Will the Tree Shark fit in it? I'm using your 3 arrow mini right now and the bottom 1/4" sticks out which doesn't really bother me. I love the quiver but as I emailed you I'd like to see the velcro strap longer for the full size recurve limbs like I have and then you could trim it for narrower limbs. You asked me to call on the bolt on brackets but I keep getting sidetracked. What I'm up against is that my bezel/washer is 1" in diameter and although I don't have the bracket handy right now I believe your using 3/4x1/8 stock so the bracket is narrower than my hold down. I haven't owned alot of traditional take downs but the 5 I have, all have the 1" hold down.
I love the 3 arrow quivers and plan on buying some more from you. I've settled on the strap on and I just extend the velcro strap as you suggested.
Those are sweet. So are the broadheads actually touching one another or does each one get a separate compartment?
Very nice.
I'll be wanting one of those 3 arrow jobs.
Looks great!
Rod, "..The quiver will take a max. 3 1/4" x 2" broadhead..."
This is what Don posted...
Eric
Matty, there is a separate compartment for each blade. Rather then being side by side as the Mesa is, they are staggered so that the blades overlap but with leather between them. We think that this is a unique concept and allows for a more compact hood. I'll answer other questions later.
yeah I had seen that but I know the shark is right there so was curious as to whether or not he'd tried them, especially since it will bring all three shafts in alignment with eachother at the top.
Any idea on cost and when you'll be accepting orders for them?
Suggestion: On the 3 arrow 2 blade quiver - put a slot for a broadhead on the outside so I can use a piggy backer (http://www.3riversarchery.com/Piggy+Backers_i5038_baseitem.html) to carry a fourth arrow, which I will put on my bow when on stand.
Rod, the opening in the quiver is 2.75" wide so that gives some room so that 2" broadheads are staggered in the hood.
Emt137, we are ready to start accepting orders now. They are not yet on the website but you can call or email to order. The cost is $60.00 for the 4 arrow Target Mini Mesa, $65.00 for the 2 blade / 2 arrow Mini Mesa, and $70.00 for the 3 arrow Mini Mesa. They are all available with the Totem or Wing feature at a cost of $10.00 each.
Ziggy, a piggyback feature can be included with the Totem for $5.00.
Can a person get the Totem and Wing option together on a 2 arrow Mini Mesa? Could you give the total weight of the Mini Mesa with these two options if possible.
Seems like the perfect option for my Hill syle bows!
Thanks for any input you can give,
Terry K.
neargeezer, you can get a 2 arrow Mini Mesa with the Totem and Wing options. I haven't yet weighed the two arrow with the Totem and Wing but would guess about 6-7 oz. I have a two arrow ready for shipping to someone tomorrow. It weighs about 5.2 oz. I'll try to get that weight tomorrow.
In this photo we have for comparison our Mini Mesa beside the original Mesa. The Mini is taller for 3" broadheads and is narrower reflecting our staggered technology verses the side by side of the Mesa.
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n64/2fletch/DSCN1587_zps35d18a71.jpg)
Also, here is another photo of a 4 arrow Target Mesa, and a Midget Mesa for broadheads less then 2 1/2" in length.
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n64/2fletch/DSCN1590_zps85bebc88.jpg)
Wow, I love that 3 arrow, 2 blade quiver. Now I just need to get myself a bow to justify a new quiver!
2fletch thanks for good information, now I just have to decide if I should go with the two arrow or the 3 arrow and just put two arrows in it most of the time. I like those deep hoods for grizzly broadheads!
Don,
I got a bunch of your quivers...will I be able to buy just the 3 arrow Mesa head?
Tippit, you can certainly get just the hood part of this 3 arrow quiver. The cost would be minus $20 for the bottom part. How has your hunting season been? You have had some awesome results in the past.
To reiterate, the Midget Mesas will accommodate up to a 2 1/2" long broadhead, and the Mini Mesa will accommodate up to 3" in length. Both will take up to 2" in width. The Target Mesa will take 4 arrows in a lightweight single pocket hood that's great for 3-D or stump shooting.
I was at EFA tonight for the Tuesday shoot and Don let us see his prototypes. Both look really nice and are super lightweight. The 2-3 two blade model will hold the largest broadheads easily. I plan on owning one soon.
Don't put much stock in what WRV said about "I plan on owning one soon." The way he's been binging in new bows he can't have any money left. Last night he brought in a Black Widow that had the guys all drooling. To make things worse one of the other guys had a new Widow. They are getting harder to beat.
Neargeezer, I weighed a 3 arrow Mini Mesa with Totem and Wing attachments. It weighed about 6.7 oz.
Feel free to ask more questions. Your imput has aided us in making many of our products. Several of you approached us two years (or more) ago about making a sheath type quiver. It took us a while but now it's here. I think that you will like these.
2fletch, thanks for taking the time to weigh the quiver. I hope to call with an order in the next couple of days.
One more question, I carry my Hill bow horizontal by the riser with the string closest to the ground. Would the totem be winged back far enough on a straight riser so it would not be up against my knuckles when I carried it in this manor? Some bow quivers put an arrow shaft up against my knuckles when I carry the bow this way and in cold weather it tends to freeze my hand.
So to make a long question longer, would I have more clearance with or without the totem? I know for me the wing option is a must.
Thanks,
Terry K.
I'll be ordering a three arrow mini in the next few days. I need something to cover up the treesharks completely, managed to get my hand on an exposed corner this afternoon.
I have a Mesa with the totem. I had it on a big five. I ended up taking the totem off. It worked better for me this way. I still think if I could get a spacer for the top it would perfect. Anyways to answer your question I carry my bow the same way and I did not care for the totem because of the clearance.
I would be extremely interested in the 2 arrow for a 2 blade.
While I've got your attention.....how about a super lightweight single arrow for a 2 blade....lighter the better...give us access to an arrow quicker for stalking...
Thanks herndondt, now I know what to get.
Terry K.
threeunder, what size broadheads do you use? If weight is the main factor then the hood should be available in at two sizes to cover the wide range available.
I have seen what Don has been working on. These quivers are very nice and thought out. Don by the way have my feathers come in yet?
Scot, your feathers came in yesterday.
Just a few minutes ago someone came into the shop and got a 3 arrow Mini Mesa and then just the hood portion of a 4 arrow Target Mesa. He will use the 4 arrow gripper for either hood. That's pretty versatile.
2fletch,
I shoot Simmons Interceptor Safari and Simmons Tree Sharks.
Weight is my main concern. I use your 3 arrow mini and really, really like it. Just wishing for a little more...or less actually....lol
threeunder, what would be the minimum size (length and width)for the broadheads that you use? Also, what is the number of arrows that you normally use for hunting? Anyone else can answer this also.
We will make a size that will hold the longest broadheads and the widest, but if you don't use those big heads then you could get by with a smaller and lighter quiver. We will make another smaller hood for these.