Keep a back quiver quiet?

[SirRobin77]

Ok
I just received a super nice split leather back quiver from Danny Rowan on here along with a real nice leather armguard and a package of face camo stickers. Danny sent all this to me out of the kindness of his heart and i am real greatful for this!!! Thankyou Danny!!!
 When i walk with the quiver on my back with 4 or 5 arrows in it the fletchings rub together is there anyway to stop this noise? My intent is to use the back quiver in the field this year but i need to fine tune it first. Any advice?
Thanks Matt

[cvarcher]

Several things Robin, first well oil the quiver to soften up the leather.I use Flexol and then Montana Pitch waterproofing.It takes time but when it softens the quiver it will slowly form to the curve of your back. What this does is hold the arrows tight inside.As long as its a a tube they may rattle freely. Kind of like conditioning a new baseball glove.Also put more arrows in there than 4-5.Might help. My quiver is over 25 years going, and relaced once.You should see how nicely it formed. Its a Howard Hill quiver. PS- I also put a piece of foam or carpet at the bottom as protection from broadheads.

[bushytail]

You could also try adjusting the divider strap by making the top of the quiver hole smaller.

[mcgroundstalker]

A good piece of foam at least 3" thick, like what is used for broadhead targets, shaped the same as your quiver bottom will hold your arrows steady. Just push it down so it fits tight or glue it in place. Works for me.

Best Of Luck!

... mike ...

[mike g]

I have herd Old tomers say, If your walking fast enough to make your arras rattle....
   "Your walking way to fast"

[Frank]

Well, you can always just put in more arrows. I am a firm believer of never enough arrows.

Here is my setup.



I know, went to plastic but it works great.  I noticed that when I was going through the thickets, even slow, when I swung it up under my arm, there was a noise.  So, I just took out a small packet of tissues and pushed them down about an inch and that tightened everything up.

Oh yeh, while I was doing that, a hog ran in front of me about 15 yards up.

Maybe there is a note there about moving too fast.

[scriv]

I agree with Mike.  Slow down.  I listen to my quiver when in the woods.    

[Danny Rowan]

Matt,

Put more than 4 or 5 arrows in it. Also the foam in the bottom is a good idea. By the way a good friend,Wolfman Jeff, made the quiver for you. I am glad you like it and are using it. I have found that with a back quiver, feathers will rub together, but if you move a bit slower it will stop.

Danny

[Danny Rowan]

Here is Matts quiver





Danny

[SirRobin77]

Hey guys i put some more arrows in my quiver that seemed to help it and ill pick me up some foam for it soon. I should be good to go then.
THANKS WOLFMAN!!!!
Matt

[JohnHV]

SirRobin

Another suggestion.

I have used the methods described by Sott Toll in the Fall 2001 issue of Instinctive Archer Magazine (no long published).  He uses Broadhead "booties" which are like little sheaths for your broadheads.  They are all loosely tied together with a cord and placed in the quiver as a unit. Then he ties in all but 2 arrows to the top of the quiver using leather boot lace with a simple knot that can be easily pulled loose.

Sounds complicated, but in practice it is quite easy and works well. No arrow rattle and broadheads stay razor sharp.

[Minuteman]

Most folks don't wear a back quiver tight enough. By bending your back a bit you should be able to completely silence and stop any arrow movement. If you can't bend over and tie your shoes without dumping arrows it isn't tight enough.

[SCATTERSHOT]

A friend showed me a trick one time, just break off a small evergreen branch and insert it in the top of the quiver. It really keeps the arrows from rattling around, and there's a camo effect, too.

[Snakeeater]

Putting a ring of sheepskin or some other thick "fur" around the inside top or the whole top of the quiver helps to hold the arrows in place.