Big Jim Bow Quiver, broken strap

bsoper · August 20, 2012, 03:03:00 PM

I live in Southern Utah where it gets hot and dry. I got a Big Jim Bow Quiver last season, well my first day out hunting this year the strap broke. I could see that it was going to happen soon. The rubber was getting cracked and dry.

Is there a way to prevent the rubber from cracking and breaking like this? I think that one season is far too short for such a fine quiver.

wooddamon1 · August 20, 2012, 03:27:00 PM

I've had that happen to another brand of quiver here in MI, where it's humid most summer days. I'd like to know how to treat the straps too, if it can be done.

Oregon Okie · August 20, 2012, 03:27:00 PM

I just got my quiver but I'll be watching for that. Almost bought the replacement straps when I got the quiver thinking I would need them sometime. I bet storing quiver off the bow would help but doesn't make a lot of sense if you want to shoot like you hunt all the time.

beachbowhunter · August 20, 2012, 03:53:00 PM

Had that happen to me. I am going to order a couple of back ups. I would hate to have it happen on an elk hunt!

Rigs · August 20, 2012, 04:13:00 PM

Brock,

Big Jim would know best... I think I'd have called him first...

Happy hunting,
Jason

Dave Thaxton · August 20, 2012, 04:36:00 PM

Happened on mine...I used Large Jims replacement strap...replacement was thicker than original...no problems!

chinook907 · August 20, 2012, 04:43:00 PM

Not familiar with Big Jims quiver, but I make my own replacement straps now for another brand using the old strap as a template, some scrap rubber sheeting, and an exacto knife or razor blade.

ishoot4thrills · August 20, 2012, 05:05:00 PM

A lot of rubber straps will dry rot with age which is why I have two extras on hand for my Kanati Pro strap-on quiver.

BigJim · August 20, 2012, 10:36:00 PM

You should be able to get a couple of years out of the. For some, they may last longer and others maybe less. It helps to not over tighten them as it doesn't take much to keep them in place.
I have tried every type of rubber that could possibly work for those straps and always end up back where I started. The new straps are slightly thicker and black and seem to last longer.
Some types of rubber damages the bow finish and other rubber is not strong enough. Unfortunatly, any type of rubber that will grip the limbs as well will typically only last a couple of years. We sell replacement straps and they are resonable.
thanks, bigjim

Hot Hap · August 21, 2012, 12:07:00 AM

When you store your quiver, don't put it close to an electric motor. The ozone given off by the motor will degrade the rubber.
Hap

August 21, 2012, 10:42:00 AM

Armorall, dull finish.

Blackstick · August 21, 2012, 02:51:00 PM

I started using 303 Aerospace Protectant for the latex gaskets on my kayaking drysuit. It not only keeps them from drying out but works on all forms of rubber products including Rinehart targets and Mickey Mouse boots.

Bjorn · August 21, 2012, 03:30:00 PM

I have had spare straps in my tackle box for almost 5 years-I'm worried they will give it up before the ones on the quiver!

John Dill · August 21, 2012, 08:16:00 PM

All rubber straps wear out in time. Its the nature of rubber and UV issues. Like your tires on your car....you'll replace them in the later miles....quivers too.

bsoper · August 22, 2012, 03:32:00 PM

Thanks for the advice guys!