Hey all,
About 2 months ago I bought a Thunderhorn bow quiver because I knew I was going to need one when I went hog hunting here in Texas. Lots of people told me that a bow quiver would be the best way to go. This one I got is in great shape and is the plain black model that holds 6 arrows like all the bigger Thunderhorn quivers I saw on their site.
I had no idea how heavy it was going to be when I put it on my bow. The first one I tried it on was my 1971 Grizzly. I didn't put any arrows in it and I could easily feel the big difference in the weight and balance of the bow. It surprised me how heavy it made my bow. I can only imagine how it will be when I put 5 arrows in it.
Now I am thinking that I don't want to totally abandon the bow quiver just yet, but I need to find something lighter. The only ones I know of that are bow quivers that will fit on both longbows and recurves AND are not priced really HIGH, are the Eagles Flight Archery and the BIG JIMS quivers. I have never handled either. I thought I would ask you guys about which one would be the lightest and still allow me to carry 4 arrows.
I don't want or need anything fancy. I also would like to keep the cost as low as possible too.
I don't know how often any of these quivers by these 2 companies comes up USED, but I would be fine with a USED quiver. Heck, I'd rather just trade my 6 arrow Thunderhorn for one or at least towards one.
If I can't find a suitable quiver for my bows, I will probably seek out some kind of hip or belt quiver to use and just leave my bow nekkid, if you get my drift. I much prefer a bow without anything on it anyway.
So, what do you all think? Anything you can recommend for me?
I would recommend the EFA mini. It is by far the lightest quiver I've used. I also have a Thunderhorn and there is a night and day difference between them.
Really glad to hear that especially since you own both of them....
It's looking an awful lot like I am going to try and get one of the EFA quivers and either sell or trade my Thunderhorn.
I want to hear about the BIG JIMS before I do anything or make any decisions though. His quivers are really nice and I like the way they attach to the limbs.
Hopefully some owners will chime in here before too long and post their thoughts and details.
Thanks all.
Nalajr
I use EFA, Big Jim's, and Kanati depending on the bow. All 3 are very good products. The EFA is the lightest. Big Jim's quiver is not much heavier and is the quickest to mount and rock solid. Kanati quivers are Cadillac's and John makes a small light quiver also.
Look at the EFA, small Big Jim, and Kanati Hunter model, one of them should work for you.
I'm a bit of a quiver junkie - the EFA is absolutely the lightest and most compact. The down fall is fletch clearance, you have to be very strategic to align your arrows to not have fletching contact. The Kanati strap on is another light choice.
I've settled on the Great Northern as my go-to though. Alignment, security, weight, etc....it's my favorite.
I have pretty much quit using bow quivers, but will admit to going back and forth on this issue.
I mostly just think it is easier to use a Safari Tuff Duiker but when I think I want to use a bow quiver, I use a Great Northern strap on.
But really, I think I could get used to just about any of them. I have had a EFA, Big Jims, Thunderhorn Boa. They are all good quivers, just have to practice with them on; the weight of any of them was a non-factor to me.
oklahomaleatherman is making me up a 3 arrow version of his 2 lite bow quiver. It can only carry two blade broadheads. I can not imagine a lighter bow quiver than what this will be.
Gabe
I have an EFA mini that I love. Quick, easy, helps quiet the bow and who need more than 4 arrows?
Efa is definitely the light choice, I prefer the Thunderhorn small fry for its combination of features.
Like many above I too have a box full of unused quivers. Each has their own merits. However, the Great Northern strap on has proved to be the best for me. Simple, rugged and detachable.
Hope this helps.
Not many of you know this but we are now offering a 3 or 4 arrow "mini" hood its approximately 30% smaller than the standard Selway hood, and is available in our rugged hand stitched rawhide, and I believe it weighs in at around 8 ounces depending on which attachment system you wanted. It is available in a slide on, strap-on, quick detach, flex, or limb bolt models.
Drew
EFA
I have both an EFA Navajo X with the wing and a Kanati pro angle kick back. I love them both. The EFA is lighter, but the Kanati is very light as well. I like the Kanati's design more, but thats just my opinion.
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc B.:
I use EFA, Big Jim's, and Kanati depending on the bow. All 3 are very good products. The EFA is the lightest. Big Jim's quiver is not much heavier and is the quickest to mount and rock solid. Kanati quivers are Cadillac's and John makes a small light quiver also.
Look at the EFA, small Big Jim, and Kanati Hunter model, one of them should work for you.
You must have the old mounting system on the Kanati. It can't get any quicker than their new system. Easily on and off in under 10 second, literally.
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You must have the old mounting system on the Kanati. It can't get any quicker than their new system. Easily on and off in under 10 second, literally.
I have the Pro Model, got it 3 years ago
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That green insert looks great on that old Bear!
Thanks. John has done a couple of special color combos for me. That quiver looks good on my 62 Kodiak and green/black Futurewood Grizzly. Heck it looks good on everything ;)
You said LIGHTEST.....EFA.
THAT is your answer.
Big Jim for me
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc B.:
QuoteOriginally posted by DanielB89:
You must have the old mounting system on the Kanati. It can't get any quicker than their new system. Easily on and off in under 10 second, literally.
I have the Pro Model, got it 3 years ago
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I can't really see the mounting system, but in 2012, they changed to a new system. I bought a used one from a guy on here that was the old one and it was not nearly as nice as the new system, imo.
I've used both the EFA and Big Jims. Since I prefer to shoot my LB barebow, I remove my quiver in the stand or in the blind. Big Jims is without doubt the best for quick on/off - very handy. I also practice with the quiver on the bow and can shoot well with it on.
QuoteOriginally posted by Birdbow:
I've used both the EFA and Big Jims. Since I prefer to shoot my LB barebow, I remove my quiver in the stand or in the blind. Big Jims is without doubt the best for quick on/off - very handy. I also practice with the quiver on the bow and can shoot well with it on.
I would say the same. Without a doubt the EFA is the lightest. Big Jim's quiver is not a lot heavier. I don't think either is particularly hard to take on and off, but with the EFA, I would definitely recommend a totem if you are taking it off in the stand/blind.
I have a Selway limb bolt quiver on my Orion and it is also quite lightweight and very well made. I have no experience with Kanati quivers, but they look like quality equipment. Any of those would work well.
However, as Terry said, if you want the lightest, that would be EFA.
I use selway....boa....big jim...great northern...kanati.....and EFA.
Sorry about the multiple posts ......these dang Phones drive me crazy....
anyway they're all just tools.... I chose to answer the question which was asked....the lightest ....but I use different quivers for different hunting situations and different animals.....
I'm not going into the Coretta Wilderness with three arrows and I'm not going on a hog hunt with three arrows .....but on some occasions when deer hunting I don't need 5 or 6 arrows and I choose a lite one when only whitetails are on the terrain menu.....they are also great on self bows.
EFA by far!
When we first got into the quiver business about 10 years ago, we started making a light weight 3 and 4 arrow arrow. We even adapted the slogan "Travel Light With Eagle's Flight". Over the years we have made improvements, but not at the expense of adding weight. Now we make 4 different sizes of most models. We make Mesa(flat)one, two, three, four, and even five and six arrow models. We make Apaches, Cherokees, Navajos, and Cochise models in several sizes also. Despite the variety of models and sizes, we have always put the emphasize on quality,weight, and price. We have enjoyed developing new products for you and the archery industry. Thank you for your patronage and your suggestions.
I have tried them all, and a Big Jim's Med. 5 arrow works for me on the Toelke Whip HS she's thin, light and tight together. Big Jim's stuff works..
I have two EFA's love them.
If you want light...Big Jim. Also quite Reasonable, easy on-off if you travel, small to pack and store, quality and simple.
There is nothing wrong with any of the others mentioned either.
Some look better with certain bows.
All work well.
I also like the new set back Great Northern.
I've settled on the Great Northern as my go-to though. Alignment, security, weight, etc....it's my favorite. [/QB][/QUOTE]
I would second this. I like the EFA but I have trouble quieting down the fletching.
I do have a 4 arrow Navajo X with the wing and totem.. GREAT QUIVER! I don't think it or the Kanati are "better" than each other. the EFA is a little lighter, and I do like the velcro A LOT, but for some reason I can't find a reason to take my Kanati off of my main bow.