I am looking for a bow quiver and would like everyone's input as to what is your favorite bow quiver and why.
Ricky, I have a EFA and a Thunderhorn Small fry both are 4 arrow quivers. Both are light weight. The EFA is the lightest of the two and a little smaller in size.
The EFA attaches with a Velcro strap and the small fry uses a rubber strap. Both are very secure when mounted properly.
Your more than welcome to borrow them and see if they are what your looking for.
bretto
Tight Spot is my all around favorite assuming I have amo bushings. If its a 3 piece takedown then a GN bolt on is my next choice. If I had to use a strap on then I'd rather just get a different bow.
I almost exclusively shoot a 3pc takedown bow nowadays. My favorite quiver is the Great Northern Quick Detach quiver. That quiver is very easy on/off and the attachment system is sleek looking.There are a few out there that are fancier, but none that function better, IMO!
I also use a GN strap on quiver for my one piece bows. The GN strap on will not move around on the limbs like some of the other quivers do.
Bisch
Kanati dual arc
Quality, reliable, HIGHLY adjustable and able to tune to your bow and preferences. I did a small review on it a while back that goes into more detail.
On a recurve I like a selway slide on. Tight down past the fades, solid fit, won't move, adds mass weight, 5 or 6 arrows.
I use a Boa at the limb bolts
Kanati Dual Arc is what I settled on for my 54" Black Widow KB... Angle & placement on the bow are adjustable, solid, lightweight, easy on/off, the integrated bow or quiver hanger feature is nice, sits very tight to the bow so balance is good, etc... It looks great too, and they will customize the colors to match your bow.
Selway models in any form usually the slide on solid as a rock adds a nice cant to the bow. Been around a long time, proven and Gordy is a great guy to deal with.
I have had every trad style quiver that I know of, and for me I like the Great Northern quick detach far and away better than any thing else. However, a quiver, much like a bow is a personal thing. therefore you may have to try a few to find what you like the best.
Thunderhorn Lynx with a small fry hood and 4 arrow gripper. Straps on and off in just a few seconds and no need for bushings.
I have two, the Thunderhorn lynx and great northern. Both are lightweight and quiet.
Thunderhorn small fry lynx is the best I've tried and I think I've tried them all now.
for a bow quiver not found one that offers functionality and versatility of the Great Northern bow quivers. On my takedown recurves I used their QUICK DETACH as I could easily remove when in blind but was rock solid.
for my longbows and selfbows I prefer the GN strap on adjustable (for different riser lengths) and have the long HOOD included so it covers my 190 and 200 gr heads completely.
They are light, quiet, well made and been around forever...and when in ground blind or even in tree stand I can unstrap or remove and hang from hook or lay on ground by me off the bow. I typically use a side quiver I have had for over 20 years for most of my hunting but when using 3 bladed heads or lots of small game like Judos that dont do well in flat sided Lakota quiver...I use the GN setups without any qualms.
keep em sharp,
ron herman
I have two first is my Selway quick detach and my stalker side quiver. I like the bow mounted quiver for hunting big game and my stalker side quiver my small game arrows. I carry both when I hunt.
I like Selways. Particularly like the placement of the arrow gripper on most models, which cant the arrows toward the shooter a little more in line with the lower limb when strung, rather than having the feathered ends of the arrows protrude beyond the lower limb. Also, most grippers place the arrows pretty much in line, rather than in a semi-circle or stacked, which means they carry closer to the bow limb, another feature I like. :archer2:
Great northern quick detach. My bob lee bows were made for a great northern and they are simple to put on or take off but I never take them off.
I put a quick detach Great Northern on my new bow, and love it. Looked at many and the quality and simplicity of this is great. I recommend them.
Yes.
What Bisch said X2.
Just bought 3 GN strap ons for me and the kids.
Awesome product, esp now with new kick back feature so arrows are not out in front of the bow so much. Very solid and well made product.
Rubber straps are UV resistant.
Been around for decades. A lot of thought has gone into this product.
Super nice people to deal with.
For my 3 piece recurves, I use the Thunderhorn Two Point bolt on.
Beautiful and also well built.
Great Northern Extreme Kickback strap-on quiver with extended hood.
Because, Ive tried all the rest and even made some of my own and I keep coming back to the GN when it's time to go hunt.
DD
Thunderhorn Boa cause it looks good, is easy to put on, quiet and stays put!
My personal option based on 35yrs of me using bow quivers is if you plan on ever removing it in the woods AVOID anything with VELCRO. with that being said the tried and true Great Northern is the best I think, its proven itself a million times! if its rubber straps or the Quick release they are both quiet, super reliable and did I say quiet..
my main beef with selway styles is the GN style keeps the arrow fletching tight together and out of the way ,,, the selway styles that I personally don't like fans out your arrows fletching resulting in that bottom fletch scraping possibly against your leg when you raise the bow to draw especially in the sitting position,, this is very loud with new feathers.
my Thunderhorn was built nice and looked good but it cost me a nice buck and got thrown in a box when I got home because of it,,, any GN style bow quiver that does NOT have moving parts or VELCRO is perfect in my book.
I have an EFA and Thunderhorn Small Fry. Same as Bretto stated. Both are lightweight and stay secure on the bow. Both have many options so you can find what you are looking for. Ken
GN adjustable strap on. Quiet, simple, does the job.
Before you could find anything the world over on the internet, I bought a slide on Selway locally for my Hatfield TD. I have no complaints it looks good, stays put, and holds the arrow tight. I have been happy with it for a couple decades plus. Last summer I has helping a friend on a project close to where Gordy lives and got a hold of him and picked up another Slide on quiver for my longbow. On the longbow it stays put, adds a little weight and helps to deaden the little shock that I felt without the quiver. I have never had the opportunity or felt the need to try one of the other quivers mentioned.
Thunderhorn Boa small fry is my go to quiver. Had a couple Selways a few years back and they were great quivers. Tried GN and EfA and while they are both good I just prefer the Thunderhorn
If you forced me to select ONE bow quiver today it would absolutely be a Thunderhorn Linx setup. Duane recently redesigned this quiver and it is phenomenally light, strong and beautiful. I prefer the Small Fry style Linx with 5-arrow gripper. The gripper bar is radiused for better fletch clearance than I've ever had. The Linx goes on/off my bows faster than my GN quiver, and is more rigid.
That said, I have/do own Great Northern, Selway, and many Thunderhorn models. These are all fine quivers I'm familiar with, and have used on many hunts in rugged settings.
I like EFA and GN quivers. Depends what bow and what I am hunting as to which I use. I still use the Delta quivers too.
I have an EFA on my bow....light,stays tight and quiet, and is quality made.....son, daughter and son-in-law use EFA Cherokee Chief's....great quiver !!!!!
EFA's for me.
Luv both Selway and Great Northern. Have both longbow and recurve models of each, but been hunting with a R/D longbow the past few years and been using the adjustable Great Northern which fits it best, so if I have to chose just one, I'd buy the Great Northern adjustable...
I just ordered a Thunderhorn Linx. Should be getting it next week.
for deer hunting I like an EFA 3
Light and works.
For small game I like a open center of the back quiver (Like High Noon Hunter)
Im in the process of making one.
Theres a build a long on here
Kanati strap on, light, easy on and off, color options to match your bow, reasonable price!
I have used several over the years, Selway, GN among others and my favorite is EFA. light weight, compact and very durable. It also looks great!
Could someone tell me if the Great Northern Quick Detach quiver will hold three of the big Simmons Tree Shark broadheads. 2" wide part is what I'm worried about.