I shoot only two blade heads and have been trying to decide on a light quiver for my new to me vortex. Like the idea of these quivers being tight to the bow. Any opinions welcome.
I prefer the dual arc because it has more adjustability in it.
I love my dual arc! First deer season with it and its awesome! Being able to adjust to balance your bow is a great feature.
Dual arc for sure. The adjustability improves the performance of your bow and quiver and costs VERY little in added bulk.
I adjusted mine
1) To alter the balance of the bow so that the upper limb very slightly rolls back when shot so I don't have to grab the bow after the shot as much,
2) To contact the bow closest to the grip as possible so as not to alter the tuning by affecting the working limbs - my bow shoots the same with and without the quiver.
3) To angle my hood so that I can hang it by the loop in front of the limbs without bumping my glass.
4) to angle the feathers to stay inside the strung profile of the bow at draw so they don't bump stuff when hunting
5) To raise my nocks as high from the lower limb tip as possible so the feathers/arrows don't brush on leaves when I rest my bow on the ground or my foot
6) To spread my fletching out just far enough for the fletching to clear each other so they don't make that velcro noise when drawing another arrow but not too spread out to reduce area of fletching to worry about.
That level of adjustability simply can't be matched by any other bow quiver that I know of. And, it's a fantastic quality product that can be made to match your bow.
I asked for my hood to match the cocobolo and yellowish tinted bamboo limbs under the glass with stitching off white to match the sides of the bamboo not under glass. I e-mailed them pictures of my bow in various lighting. I think they nailed it...
In late afternoon light...
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Mid-day...
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I have a dual-arc and adjustability is where it shines. It is not, however a comparatively light quiver. If weight is of primary importance, I'd look towards an EFA with a Mesa (flat profile,stacked leather)hood or something comparable. Only you know what your prioritities are.
QuoteOriginally posted by olddogrib:
I have a dual-arc and adjustability is where it shines. It is not, however a comparatively light quiver. If weight is of primary importance, I'd look towards an EFA with a Mesa (flat profile,stacked leather)hood or something comparable. Only you know what your prioritities are.
This is good advice as well. EFA makes good quality quivers as well and are some of the lightest out there. The Dual Arc is awesome for the adjustability it provides to make it give that just-right, tuned to your bow and needs performance.
I have both, and they are both great. However, if I had to pick, I would go with the Dual Arc.
Shaft,
If you use 2 blade broadheads sounds like the Slim Jim Dual Arc would be a good choice. I have one and as mentioned the adjustablity is awesome. One thing that I'm sure you'll like is how due to its flat profile it lays in your lap nicely. I sometimes sit with it that way during the last few minutes of the hunt. You know that magic time when you know somethings bound to come strolling by! It is lighter than the Pro Model but I don't find any issue with the weight of either as I have them both. Also Slim Jim hood will accept large broadheads if you like to use Tree Sharks, and with the shaft riders an extra arrow tipped with a field point or small game head can be carried to be able to take a warm-up shot. If you give one a try I'm sure you'd be pleased! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
According to the website the dual arc is listed at 7.5 oz. Is that not true? From my research two fletch posted the mesa as being 10 oz. with the wing attachement and totem. I probably would not get the totem though.
I don't know the weight of their Slim Jim Dual Arc, but don't mind the weight of my Dual Arc with the Pro hood at all. I've picked up some quivers that seemed lighter, but also picked up some heavier ones. I've never seen one as adjustable as the Dual Arc though, and that can help to distribute the weight so it aids your shooting if your careful when setting it up. I'd be happy to weigh mine for you if you like, but mine has the pro hood so it might not give you an accurate estimate of the weight of what you'd likely buy.
Think I'll just give em a call to discuss the weight.
I purchased a used Slim Jim dual arc from the classifieds of this site about a couple of weeks ago.
I have it mounted on a one piece pronghorn. I absolutely love it! It's totally quiet, very solid mounted on the bow, and is just the ticket for single blade broad heads.
I have not been this tickled with a piece of hunting equipment in quite a while. So, if you're looking for what I believe is the best bow quiver ever, look no further.
I like my dual arc...