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Title: Best quiver for a short bow?
Post by: DanielB89 on July 12, 2015, 06:54:00 PM
I have a new to me 58" thunderchild I am looking for a quiver for.  I would like it to be a strap on model.  

I have to shoot at least 30" arrows per my draw, so I was concerned with the arrows hitting the ground while i'm leaning the bow up against a tree or something like that.  Any good recommendations?

I would love to see some pics of your set up..
Title: Re: Best quiver for a short bow?
Post by: Archer1019 on July 12, 2015, 08:15:00 PM
Kanati Pro. Works great on my 60" Kota Kill Um and my other 60" recurve.  I shoot full length arrows.
Title: Re: Best quiver for a short bow?
Post by: Orion on July 12, 2015, 08:28:00 PM
Given your arrow length, they're probably going to hit the ground regardless of what bow quiver you attach to your bow.  To function properly, limb mounted quivers  must be slid all the way onto the riser fade outs.  


When you do this, the hood ends up 6-8 inches from the center of the bow, which means that the arrows extend to near the lower limb tip.  That, in turn, means they're going to stick into the ground when you lean your bow against a tree.  No way around it with a limb mounted quiver.  Of course, you can always prop up your bow upside down.

If you drill the riser to accept quiver bushings, you may have a little more adjustability.  But the riser on a short bow is also short, and you would need fairly long extension arms or rod that slides on the quiver mounts to move the arrows up, and that can lead to balance and vibration noise problems.
Title: Re: Best quiver for a short bow?
Post by: Stixbowdrew on July 12, 2015, 08:45:00 PM
Sounds like me, my arrows are 32" and I know all too well about what your concerns are, we have a strap-on model that would work great, it allows for better spacing between the hood and arrow gripper, which in turn cuts down on vibration and arrow slap, and you can get it in our classic durable rawhide, we are now offering some custom stitch colors as well. If you are interested don't hesitate to shoot me a PM.
Thanks and good luck on your search

Drew
Title: Re: Best quiver for a short bow?
Post by: WESTBROOK on July 12, 2015, 09:31:00 PM
I have a 56" Shrew CH and use a EFA with the kick back arm...works great.

My arrows are 30+" BOP
Title: Re: Best quiver for a short bow?
Post by: Yewbender on July 13, 2015, 08:59:00 PM
Check out Eagle Flight Archery, i have the Apache and love it. Also check out Selway and some of the other quiver brands. To many choises to chose from.
Title: Re: Best quiver for a short bow?
Post by: Possum Head on July 13, 2015, 09:13:00 PM
I have an EFA Apache and love it as well but on my 56" Lost Creek the arrow closest to the back of my bow comes in contact with the ground when leaned against a tree but not enough for concern.I'm convinced someone will step in with the right answer shortly. I'll be watching as I can see a Thunderchild in my future.Oh and I do have the setback option with Totem.
Title: Re: Best quiver for a short bow?
Post by: Mr. fingers on July 13, 2015, 10:13:00 PM
I like the Great Northern Extreme. It extends the grippers back towards the bow string giving better clearance.

That said Big Jim makes a bracket for his strap on quiver that does the same thing I don't know if it's on his web site yet but if you do a search on here you will find it.

Tim
Title: Re: Best quiver for a short bow?
Post by: stonewall on July 14, 2015, 03:47:00 PM
EFA on my 56'' rd longbow
Title: Re: Best quiver for a short bow?
Post by: huckbuck on July 14, 2015, 04:14:00 PM
I shoot a 56" JavaMan Elkheart with 31" Cedars and I prefer a Great Northern Extreme Kickback.
I have used EFA's and Kanati's in the past but the GN feels more secure and quiet to me.
Title: Re: Best quiver for a short bow?
Post by: J. Cook on July 14, 2015, 05:44:00 PM
The Kanati Angle Pro - the angled method of carry is a must for short bows.  Having said that, you will still likely hit your arrows on the ground if you try to stand it up by the bottom limb.  That's a nature of the beast unfortunately.  As mentioned before, the hood needs to be right at the end of the riser, so it's going to push those 30" arrows further down.  

I have tried all the quivers - GN, Kanati, EFA, Bear spring arm, Thunderhorns, Selways, etc.  My favorites are the Kanati Angle Pro and the EFA's.
Title: Re: Best quiver for a short bow?
Post by: drewsbow on July 14, 2015, 07:22:00 PM
why not get a big Jim quiver , I have a small and love it
Title: Re: Best quiver for a short bow?
Post by: drewsbow on July 14, 2015, 07:23:00 PM
OH and I have it on a 58 " thunderchild
Title: Re: Best quiver for a short bow?
Post by: JJY on July 14, 2015, 11:26:00 PM
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a183/GeorgiaLST/IMG_20150627_114442734_HDR_zpshhzv9g8u.jpg)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a183/GeorgiaLST/IMG_20150627_114523522_HDR_zpsh9fw1zjt.jpg)
58" Thunderchild with Big Jims quiver and kickback bracket. The arrows in the quiver are 30.75" BOP
Title: Re: Best quiver for a short bow?
Post by: Eric Sprick on July 15, 2015, 07:54:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by WESTBROOK:
I have a 56" Shrew CH and use a EFA with the kick back arm...works great.

My arrows are 30+" BOP
Same here. 52" KMag

 (http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/ruger1970/DB2DF309-E30F-4CD6-8A0A-0A4B4A299BB6.jpg) (http://s270.photobucket.com/user/ruger1970/media/DB2DF309-E30F-4CD6-8A0A-0A4B4A299BB6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Best quiver for a short bow?
Post by: bulldog18 on July 15, 2015, 09:40:00 PM
I shoot a 60" Bamabows Expedition III and have a Thunderhorn small fry lynx.
Title: Re: Best quiver for a short bow?
Post by: rolltidehunter on July 15, 2015, 10:51:00 PM
EFA !!