-------------------- Bowhunting is "KILL and EAT" not "Catch and Release".....Semper Fi! Posts: 1188 | From: Zville OH | Registered: Feb 2008
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In my bow holder arrows stand alone on the shelf without need of assistance with exception of high winds at that time she hits the lap.
Posts: 884 | From: Hurley, Mississippi | Registered: May 2010
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I drilled a small whole in the riser and used a #4 or #3 finish nail cut to proper length(head sticking out to help hold on the rubber band). I must admit, that I see my bows more in a utilitarian way than works of art.
-------------------- Bob Brundage Clarksville, TN Posts: 473 | From: Clarksville, TN | Registered: Jan 2004
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Thanks Pat...but I can't take credit. I learned the trick from Rudy Bonser, an older gentleman who retired up here from PA....and had a bow shop for many, many years there. I'm sure it's been around a long time, and there are other who do the same thing or a version of it. The truth is, I'd rather NOT have to have one, but as someone stated...I can last a lot longer with my hands in my pockets, when the temps get below zero.
-------------------- My head is full of wanderlust, my quiver's full of hope. I've got the urge to walk the prairie and chase the antelope! - Nimrod Neurosis Posts: 1901 | From: Livingston, Montana | Registered: Mar 2003
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The arrow holder from flemish traditional sports. Easy on, off, and change to other bows.
Posts: 1301 | From: Missouri | Registered: Feb 2008
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Thanks folks for all of the kind words! For those not familiar with our arrow holder the best advantage of our holder is that it will come off your bow without leaving any residue or marks and it does not require you to drill into the riser. It really does install in seconds and it is totally reliable without any cold weather issues.
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Whip showed me one that works great for me! You attach a small rubber band to the end of a wooden tooth pick. The tooth pick goes against the side of the riser opposite the shelf and the rubber band goes around the riser over the arrow and loops on to the end of the tooth pick. When you are ready to draw, just release the tooth pick on the looped end and it falls to the ground without making a sound.
Mike
Posts: 540 | From: Jonesboro, AR | Registered: Dec 2003
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Like Mr Baker, I drill and glue a small piece of brass nail into my bow. I've done that for a long time. ChuckC
Posts: 3698 | From: Deforest, Wisconsin | Registered: Oct 2003
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I used to use the frozen finger method, then found the rubber band toothpick technique here on Powwow. Don't have a picture of it to post, but if you do a search you should find it. Works for me.
Posts: 218 | From: Walton, NY | Registered: Feb 2008
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Gonna have to try that one from flemish outdoor sports. Just got into the trad side this past year and have been looking for something like this. I bought one of the qwik locs, but couldn't bring myself to stick it to the side of my bow.
-------------------- Smoking cures ham Posts: 238 | From: Denison, Tx. | Registered: Jan 2012
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I have never used one, just my finger,never had a problem. When its cold I wear a glove on my bow hand. I practice with it on so its not uncomfortable or clumsy. I also shoot wood arrows which arent as heat draining as aluminum. My goal is too keep my bow as clean as possible and have never felt the need for an arrow holder. I certainly dont knock people who use them, but for me its what the late Col. Jeff cooper called " an ingenius solution to a non exsistent problem" Its a big world aand to each his own, whatever works for you
Posts: 470 | From: Canton Georgia | Registered: Sep 2009
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Kwik Loc for me. In fact i wouldn't have gotten my 8 pointer with out it. On Oct 30th I was hunting in thick laurels when the 8 pointer came walking through fast at 2:45pm and i was just getting set up in my stand. I grabbed my bow and made the shot before he passed my 15 yard window. If my arrow was in my quiver i would not have been able to make the shot.
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Samuel Adams Posts: 963 | From: Long Island, NY | Registered: Mar 2005
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