Hey all,
I have never had a quiver on my bow, but after thinking about all the different ways of carrying the gear I want to take, I think it would be the easiest and most simple. SO, I think I'd like to give one a try. I have both a Longbow and a couple of Recurves so I want one that will easily mount and work on all of my bows. I don't need hand tooled leather or anything fancy like that, just a quiver to hold my arrows. If I knew I would like it and it was what I would stay with, yeah, I'd get a nice one. Until then, I want to get something inexpensive that works well to try and see how I like it.
I haven't thought too much about how many arrows I would want to carry. I guess it would be 4 or 5, I don't know. What do you all suggest is a good number to carry? Maybe 3 arrows would be enough. How about tossing in some advice on this choice? I'll defer to your experience on this one.
What are some good choices I should check out that don't cost a lot of money?
PICS are also welcome as it would be better to see the quiver mounted on your bows with the arrows.
Thank you for your time and help.
nalajr
I have several bow quivers. I like them better than shoulder quivers but I don't leave any on the bow once I arrive on stand. I don't practice with them on the bow either. I don't like the weight or the balance impacts.
The quiver I'm using this season on my TT Titan is very modern. It is a G5 low profile, 6-arrow quiver.
I only carry 4-5 arrows in it but I like the extra space between arrows. I chose this quiver over Northerns, Widows, Habu and others I own because of its low profile but mainly because of the how easy (simple lever) it is to remove and reapply. This quiver requires the quiver insert screws on the riser though.
I hunt from the ground moving through cover and need my arrows out there in front of me not to catch on branches, etc... I like the Thunderhorn Mini Boa strap-on quiver... Can get them in four or five arrow types... Might even find one used on this site for a good price... Can be adjusted for limb size... Very quiet and of great quality.
... mike ...
I don't think they fit the description of "inexpensive", but I love my Great Northern quivers! I use the Quick Mount on my takedowns and the strap on on my one-piece bows.
Bisch
I like the Kwikee Kwiver, but want to try a Kanati slim.
You can get a strap on plastic cover(no leather)Boa from 3 rivers for less than $50
BigJim strap-on !!!
if you want one you can put on different bows, either a thunderhorn (prairie drifter is right...the boa version from 3 rivers is cheapest) or a Big Jim...I am interested in the Barta Quiver myself...Just like a 6 arrow thunderhorn, but with 2 additional spots for judo's or blunts on the outside of the hood.
Loren
I'm very happy with my Kanati quiver.
Bisch X2!
I like the Selway "slip on" Stick Quivers.
I take a coffee cup of hot water, then add a good squirt of liquid dish detergent. Soap up the limbs & slide the 2 quiver sections down past the fade-outs. (I'm alittle "anal" and measure from quiver to limb tip and make them even on both limbs) Wipe off the excess soapy watter with a warm,damp cloth, and hang horizontal overnight..... The next morning, you'll think the quiver is glued in place, and it WILL NOT vibrate loose!!! I leave them on our hunting bows (old Bear Grizzlys) all year long... :thumbsup:
Just one old Woodchucker's suggestion.....
Big jim makes a great one. Even if you don't like stuff on your bow, give it a try. I don't "like" the extra weight/stuff on the bow, but I actually shoot better with it on there.
I use kanati quivers on my recurves, and I leave them on while hunting/shooting. I prefer an over the shoulder side quiver when using a longbow.
I have a big jims bow quiver and i have 2 complaints about it. I have the 5 arrow quiver. It is nice quality, great craftsmanship, great price, I just don't like how flimsy the quiver is while on your bow. When you strap it on(even as tight as you can get it) it will turn on you a little and can cause your arrows to slightly work their way loose. I am looking to how to fix the issues i'm having, but i have no found any yet.
Kanati and thunder horn
I like two and will most likely be selling a popular side quiver.
To me, Great Northern is the ticket for a bow with side bushings or a t/d, all others......Eagle Flight. Given the option, get the totem. Best small quiver out there.
I've tried all kinds, makes, and models of quivers. In the end, I went back to the bow quiver simply because of ease of carry. Of all the bow quivers I've used I went back to the Kwikee Kwiver. Yes, I do put the inserts in the risers of my bows and that doesn't bother me a bit. I can put it on or take it off in a snap. I have a bracket that screws into the tree after I get on stand and I slip the quiver into that right where I want it. I have a belt bracket I use when I take out my Hill or small riser longbows. I have 3 different Kwikee hoods (3 arrow, 4 arrow, and 6 arrow) for how many arrows I want to take. I cover the hoods in leather and they look great. You can also pick up used Kwikees and brackets for very reasonable prices. The Kwikee was, and still is, a great quiver.
Another vote for Great Northern.
Kanati vote. Like adjustability to get it balanced as much as possible. I leave on bow and practice with quiver on.
But the Great Northern is a very nice one for take-downs.
Kanati Dual Arc for me. It changed the way I bow-hunt
I have a Eagles Flight 3 arrow mini and am very pleased with it, it does not move,did not affect my shooting in any way and only cost 45$
Recurve with Thunderhorn quiver.
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I like Selway quivers on my 3 piece bows. they are lightweight and hold 5 arrows. I generally use a back quiver with my longbow, but I do have an Eagle Flight 4 arrow quiver that I use on it at times, especially when it gets cold enough that I have enough layers on to look like the Michelin Man. The EFA quiver is so light it has little to no effect on bow balance, which is definitely a consideration on a lightweight bow like a longbow. I'd also recommend the model with the totem. I made my own totem from a piece of graphite shaft. My quiver is the older one though and the newer mounting straps may be more secure. Mine tended to work apart, so the totem eliminates that issue.
I prefer my Bowmate side quiver for most situations, but own a few bows that benefit from the added mass of a quiver. Thunderhorn strap on are great and so are the Selway slide on. The Selway slide on cant be removed once bow is strung, but once in place is very solid and dampens vibration. Haven't tried EFA but they seem excellent also. Kanati would also be another good choice no doubt.
If you're looking for one that's lightweight.....EFA is the way to go. I have tried every bow quiver available except the one from big Jim. I don't like a lot of clutter and unnecessary weight on my longbow. That said, I still prefer a back quiver for hunting, but keep the EFA around just in case.
Dave
I've tried about everything and I really like Big Jim's quiver for a strap on and Kanati for a bow with inserts.
Great Northern adjustable strap on is my favorite.
I like Big Jim's. They are good looking and they are priced right. Here's a couple of picks of mine on the bow.
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Here's another
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www.kanatiquiver.com (http://www.kanatquiver.com)
I posted earlier in this thread the bow quiver I'm using, a G5. I was able to post pictures of the bow without the quiver and the quiver "twist-tied" to a limb. This quiver is very low profile and quiet. I'd like it a tad more if the hood was a 1/2" deeper.
I like this quiver because I don't have to push my broadheads through foam or plastic. The tips of the Helix single bevels are held in place by a semi-hard rubber coating in the bottom of the hood.
You can see the quick detach post on the bow's riser. The quiver comes with a screw-in attachment accessory for fastening to tree limbs or the bole. However, the twist ties are more portable though.
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Kanati dual arc for the best in build quality and adjustability.
EFA for light weight and simple.
Another vote for the EFA quivers. This season have had a 3 arrow model on my Kanati LB and in carrrying and shooting almost don't know it's there.
After much experimenting, I prefer the 5-arrow slide-on Selway.
be sure and take into account the length of your arrows before you make a choice. Shorter arrows are not a big issue, but if you use longer arrows, the location of the quiver and positioning of the arrows can be a deal breaker.
ChuckC
Anybody know of a bow quiver that has enough room between the bow and the quiver to use your hand to hold the bow? I'm left handed, left eye dominant but shoot off the left side of the riser like a right hander. I'd like to find a bow quiver that would fit on the right side of the bow with enough room for my hand to hold the bow.
I use a 3 arrow EFA quiver on my Wes Wallace Mentor. It is light enough that it is hard to notice the quiver on the bow.
EFA quiver, on my Kota Killum.
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