Actually, I'm stymied over selecting a new hunting quiver.
After a year or two with the old limb-mounted Kwikee quivers with no hood, I hunted for many years with Bear spring-arm quivers on my one-piece recurves, and I got used to being able to quickly and quietly take my quiver off my bow once I was set up in my blind or stand..I like to put a couple arrows in easy reach on opposite sides and hold my bow in my lap. Then I started putting the quick-release Kwikee-type quivers on my wheelie bows and hanging both the quiver and the heavy bow on hooks screwed into nearby trees, which worked fine unless you have to shoot while the quiver is still on the bow..way too noisy. Now I'm 12 months clean and sober of wheelie bow addiction and I'm shooting one piece and 3 piece TD recurves, 52-68 inches, left handed and right; some have lots of threaded holes in them, some are absolutely virgin, so-to-speak. I want ONE quiver for all my bows that I can quickly put on and off, even in my stand or blind, but one that is also quiet and stable enough to shoot while on the bow, for still hunting and ridge-running for turkeys. I like the strap on solutions, but dont know how they would do, taking them on and off in the blind. I realize that my Dad's old 1950's King back quiver, practically a backpack, may be the true only one-size-fits-all solution, but I'd welcome all suggestions and practical advice of pros and cons of the different models of bow quiver out there.
I have seen some of the side quivers folks are using, too, and I don't rule that out as a possibility.
Thanks for any and all advice.
Aside from strap on models, check out the Selway Quick Detach models. They have a little cap that unscrews and the quiver comes right off of the limbs. A good alternative to strap on models.
Kanati dual arc. The straps are quick and it helps to quiet the bow. Hood even has a eyelet on top for hanging up. Its the best one I have tried. Just my $.02
Kanati dual arc strap on bow quiver will suit you well.
I had a boa quiver on my longbow. If you go strap on, some athletic or electrical tape around the limb will keep it from working back toward the tips.
I was given a Great Northern strap on a while back. To my surprise it is a quick on and quick off. It's very light. I have it on a Shakespeare Wonderbow and my 9 year old grandson shot that bow maybe 500 times this past weekend with the quiver installed. He would still be shooting if I'd have camped out at the club. I find them to be very nice quivers. They stay put when mounted.
Kanati dual arc is very nice and adjusts to any bow.
kanati pro angle strap on. You're welcome!! It is my favorite quiver I have ever used. VERY adjustable, will fit on every bow I own(56" to 67") with out doing anything but adjusting the arm.
I have settled on the Great Northern when on the ground running the mountains, and use the Absorakee hip quiver by Far West Leather (Tim Roberts) when using treestands.
For the 3pc bows, nothing can beat the Great Northern Quick Detach quiver.
For the 1pc bows the Great Northern strap on is the answer!
Get the adjustable model, and it can be used on both recurves and longbows!
JMHO!
Bisch
For quick and easy on and off, it is very hard to beat an Absorkee Quiver, and with 4 models, there is sure to be one that fits most hunting styles, and ways.
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The Orginial Absorkee Quiver, 5 arrows/broadheads
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The Emigrant, 5 broadheads plus a dedicated spot for a judo point.
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The Short Trail, 4 arrows/broadheads.
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The Ridgeline, 4 broadheads, plus our Small Game Point Holder, a magnetic insert that safely and securely holds a judo or small game point.
All the quivers are made by hand, out of quality Herman Oak Leather. They are available in dark, medium, light, brown, tan, buckskin, mahogany, and saddle tan.
Thanks,
This one will go from "A" to "Z". I'm a back quiver guy and always will be. I know hip, side, and bow quiver folks make a good argument, but a well made, well adjusted, well broken in back quiver will be as much (if not more) of a best friend as your bow will. The same determination and dedication that allows you to hunt successfully with a trad bow will allow you to master a back quiver and never look back