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Title: what is the sturdiest strap on quiver there is?
Post by: DanielB89 on August 14, 2014, 09:28:00 AM
I am in the market for a new strap on quiver.  I have owned Bigjim 5 arrow strap on before, i loved everything about it, except how it wasn't as sturdy as i would have liked it to be(i do understand others may have had different results, but my results are my own).  It would often take 2 hands to put a quiver back in the hood, arrows would shake loose after several shots, etc.  

I currently own GN and do not like how the 4th and 5th arrow are behind the bar making the arrows hard to get in and out(again, others have different experiences here).  

I would like a strap on or a limb bolt mountable quiver that is "rock solid".  

thanks in advance,

Daniel
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Post by: Prairie Drifter on August 14, 2014, 09:50:00 AM
Thunderhorn
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Post by: dragonheart on August 14, 2014, 09:53:00 AM
I guess I would ask why does it have to be a strap on quiver?  I think if you went with a bolt on quiver you would get more rock solid.  I know when I built my quiver I tried the two piece design and it continually rattled loose.  I took a strap of aluminum and connected the hood and the gripper and bolted it to the riser with inserts and it is pretty dang rock solid.  Maybe a Selway that goes under the limb bolts.  I would avoid the one that is 2 piece and mounts onto riser inserts.  I made mine out of a Bateman quiver hood and a GN gripper.  I have since painted the aluminum strap dull grey.  Good luck on your quest, I hate a quiver that rattles also!  


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Post by: TxAg on August 14, 2014, 09:53:00 AM
EFA
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Post by: D. Key on August 14, 2014, 10:01:00 AM
I've had most of the but I like the Selway Strap-on best.  Very light weight and easy to install with no movement at all.
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Post by: Gooserbat on August 14, 2014, 10:05:00 AM
I like a Thunderhorn, especially the Lynx model.
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Post by: DanielB89 on August 14, 2014, 10:13:00 AM
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Originally posted by dragonheart:
I guess I would ask why does it have to be a strap on quiver?  I think if you went with a bolt on quiver you would get more rock solid.  I know when I built my quiver I tried the two piece design and it continually rattled loose.  I took a strap of aluminum and connected the hood and the gripper and bolted it to the riser with inserts and it is pretty dang rock solid.  Maybe a Selway that goes under the limb bolts.  I would avoid the one that is 2 piece and mounts onto riser inserts.  I made mine out of a Bateman quiver hood and a GN gripper.  I have since painted the aluminum strap dull grey.  Good luck on your quest, I hate a quiver that rattles also!  


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limb Bolt mounting is definitely an option, but i would have to have a quick removal option. , i just find a strap on is more convenient(but my GN is pretty easily taken on and off, i just HATE how the 4th and 5th arrow aren't easily grabbed.(though i may NEVER need these arrows its the thought that counts.
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Post by: Orion on August 14, 2014, 10:16:00 AM
Selway limb bolt is rock solid and arrows are arranged in line, not a semicircle.
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Post by: DaveT1963 on August 14, 2014, 11:05:00 AM
Thunderhorn for me as well
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Post by: Guss on August 14, 2014, 11:48:00 AM
Thunderhorn...
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Post by: bulldog18 on August 14, 2014, 01:08:00 PM
I tried several strap on quivers and like the kanati the best.
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Post by: Bart S on August 14, 2014, 02:09:00 PM
Selway, unless you're using skinny shafts
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Post by: Todd Cook on August 14, 2014, 02:57:00 PM
EFA
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Post by: Slickhead on August 14, 2014, 03:10:00 PM
the thunderhorn IMO

However I dont like the bulk and dont need more than 3 arrows
So Id opt for an EFA 2nd
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Post by: sswv on August 14, 2014, 03:11:00 PM
Thunderhorn
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Post by: ozy clint on August 14, 2014, 04:47:00 PM
marksman quivers wins hands down. proven in the toughest terrain and weather in new zealand. it's a completely modular system too. all of his hoods and grippers fit any of his strap on brackets. this means if you wanted to you could buy a set of brackets for each bow you wanted them for and you would be able to quickly change the hood and gripper between bows without removing brackets.
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Post by: Kevin Dill on August 14, 2014, 05:07:00 PM
 (http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/dillbilly/linx1.jpg) (http://s52.photobucket.com/user/dillbilly/media/linx1.jpg.html)
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Duane Jessop recently made this Linx quiver for me. I've never owned or seen a tougher and more functional quiver. The center shaft really turns it into a strong, rigid unit. I like the GN quivers for sturdiness and own 4 of them, but the arrow(s) on the inside are a deal-breaker for me.
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Post by: DanielB89 on August 14, 2014, 05:13:00 PM
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Originally posted by ozy clint:
marksman quivers wins hands down. proven in the toughest terrain and weather in new zealand. it's a completely modular system too. all of his hoods and grippers fit any of his strap on brackets. this means if you wanted to you could buy a set of brackets for each bow you wanted them for and you would be able to quickly change the hood and gripper between bows without removing brackets.
Ozy, do you have a pic of it?
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Post by: DanielB89 on August 14, 2014, 05:14:00 PM
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Originally posted by Kevin Dill:
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Duane Jessop recently made this Linx quiver for me. I've never owned or seen a tougher and more functional quiver. The center shaft really turns it into a strong, rigid unit. I like the GN quivers for sturdiness and own 4 of them, but the arrow(s) on the inside are a deal-breaker for me.
Kevin,
can you send a pic showing how far away from the bow the quiver is?
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Post by: Fattony77 on August 14, 2014, 06:21:00 PM
For a strap-on, I like the EFA. The velcro on the straps allows it to be cinched down however tight you need it, and I haven't ever had to re-adjust mine. It's in the same spot that it was in when I put it on (about 2 yrs. ago), after several hunting excursions and 3D tourneys.

As always, YMMV.
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Post by: riverrat 2 on August 14, 2014, 06:21:00 PM
Great Northern. Wrapping strap,heavy gauge wire frame,good looks,adjustable length,acts as if it is a 1-piece when it is mounted. Check em' out Daniel.   rat'
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Post by: DanielB89 on August 14, 2014, 06:26:00 PM
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Originally posted by riverrat 2:
Great Northern. Wrapping strap,heavy gauge wire frame,good looks,adjustable length,acts as if it is a 1-piece when it is mounted. Check em' out Daniel.   rat'
Rat, I think you may have slmething! I'll see how their arrows line up on them!
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Post by: DennyK on August 14, 2014, 06:42:00 PM
Of the ones I have tried I like the Great Northern the best.
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Post by: Kevin Dill on August 14, 2014, 07:03:00 PM
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Originally posted by DanielB89:
Kevin,
can you send a pic showing how far away from the bow the quiver is? [/b][/QUOTE]

Not at this time. The front side of the quiver shaft is 1.25" from the edge of the bow limb at the hood end. The fletch end of the quiver has a bit of additional offset at 1.5".
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Post by: Green on August 14, 2014, 07:12:00 PM
Favorite strap-ons?  Depending on the cover...one or the other of these

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   :D
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Post by: Biathlonman on August 14, 2014, 07:51:00 PM
Thunderhorn small fry lynx, I've tried just about all of them now.
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Post by: toddster on August 14, 2014, 08:18:00 PM
I have tried alot of the strap on quivers, they all worked well, but for me the Annewakee
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Post by: lbshooter on August 15, 2014, 07:34:00 AM
Thunderhorn
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Post by: recurve3 on August 15, 2014, 08:30:00 AM
Another vote for the Lynx quiver. I just received mine about two weeks ago and it is extremely sturdy. No movement or rattling so far.
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Post by: JARHEAD1371 on August 15, 2014, 10:58:00 AM
I have only used a Great Northern and a Kanati. IMO the Kanati is much more stable and quieter than the GN.
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Post by: J. Cook on August 15, 2014, 11:24:00 AM
I love the Kanati Pro strap on model -- I've used Great Northern, EFA, Thunderhorn, Selway, etc...all have had good and bad points but I haven't found anything negative with the Kanati Pro Angle model yet.
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Post by: DanielB89 on August 15, 2014, 11:26:00 AM
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Originally posted by JARHEAD1371:
I have only used a Great Northern and a Kanati. IMO the Kanati is much more stable and quieter than the GN.
Which quiver do you have?
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Post by: J. Cook on August 15, 2014, 11:32:00 AM
I also believe that Kanati as the best additional arrow holder system with the "shaft rider" on their pro model.  I've used piggy backers and hated them - they rotated every time you shoot causing noise and causing my arrows to move around.  

I have the Kanati Pro Angle strap on with a shaft rider -- it would be hard to convince me now that there is a better quiver on the market.
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Post by: DanielB89 on August 15, 2014, 12:38:00 PM
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Originally posted by J. Cook:
I also believe that Kanati as the best additional arrow holder system with the "shaft rider" on their pro model.  I've used piggy backers and hated them - they rotated every time you shoot causing noise and causing my arrows to move around.  

I have the Kanati Pro Angle strap on with a shaft rider -- it would be hard to convince me now that there is a better quiver on the market.
thank you for taking the time to reply. I will look into one of these.  It would be awesome if i could find someone to trade me, but probably wont happen.
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Post by: ishoot4thrills on August 15, 2014, 04:07:00 PM
I have tried just about all of them, except the Thunderhorn, and I like the Kanati Pro strap-on the best. Rock solid and looks great too.

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Post by: DanielB89 on August 15, 2014, 10:29:00 PM
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Originally posted by ishoot4thrills:
I have tried just about all of them, except the Thunderhorn, and I like the Kanati Pro strap-on the best. Rock solid and looks great too.

   (http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh472/ishoot4thrills/2012-10-202015_zps81028843.jpg~original) (http://s547.photobucket.com/user/ishoot4thrills/media/2012-10-202015_zps81028843.jpg.html)  
boy, that is one beautiful quiver.  If i can find anyone crazy enough to trade my GN QD for one, i will own one soon!