What would make the Perfect bow quiver for you?

[mark land]

I like the Delta style quivers for many of those same reasons.  I always shoot and hunt with a quiver attached to my bow so I want it sturdy and not easily removeable until I want to take it off.  I like the ability to slide the quiver up or down and offset it back and forth to balance the quiver/arrow weight on my bow and those types of quivers cover all the bases for me. I also like to carry more then 4 arrows as well since I usually have a blunt and small game arrow with me as well as 4 broadheads so the capacity is important too and when hunting long excursions from camp or vehicle I want to make sure I have enough arrows with me to handle any game I might encounter in the field.

[Gen273]

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[John Dill]

Gen

I like alot of the quiver makers products out there. Thunderhorn, Great northern, Delta, Bear,Selway and a few others have always produced great products because of willingness to invest (finacialy and monetarily) in there products. All above are also unique with there own identity. I shy away from products that are low tech...mainly because they have poor functionality or ingenuity and follow the lines of others quivers. I can tell you that building a quiver is a tough feat when it comes to the varieties of bows and personal taste out there. I'd recomend checking out a quiver from those seriously in the quiver business and take advantage of their investment and design effort by supporting them with a purchase. Good luck on your project.

[COLongbow]

Anybody ever tried installing arrow grippers in a hood with a cup, and doing away with the foam?

Every time I slide a freshly sharpened broadhead into that foam I grit my teeth!

[Gen273]

John,

I have quivers from almost all of those you listed, and the quiver on my bow now was built by you. I completely understand what you are saying. I am not trying to put down what any of you guys are building.  I think that there are some great quivers out there, and I would put yours at the top, or at least very close to the top of the list. However, there is not a perfect quiver out there for my needs. Therefore, I do not think that I am going to design and build a quiver that is revolutionary or perfect for everyone. But I think that I can build something that is more fitting for what that I am looking for. I am just a tinkerer, not a master craftsman, so my intent is to just meet my needs for a quiver.  I did want to see what other people thought and what they would want in a quiver if they were building one. So once again please don’t take this thread as a criticism of what you or anyone else is building.

[Gen273]

COLongbow,

That is one of the things I am doing with my quiver.

[ckanous]

I have 2 grippers on the table waiting for experimentation now for a foamless hood! I'm with ya Gen273, I tinker with everything I get and retinker with it again!

[Rob W.]

I always wanted to make one with a small skinner sheath built in and a fire steel. For weight reasons might have to be a 3 arrow. Would be the ultimate grab and go quiver.

[joekeith]

Unless you always hunt the same way and want the same arrows and the same accessories you won't be able to make "the perfect quiver".  It would get pretty boring fast for me.  I like to mix things up.  Including my gear, and game.

Good luck though, it oughtta keep ya busy for awhile. Here's a pic of my latest one..

[2fletch]

Just as you have several car manufacturers, and bowyers, and everything else, no one product has a lock on all the technology or craftsmanship. We specialize in bow quivers that blend as well as possible with the bow, that are very lightweight, well engineered, and of the best quality materials. Many of our ideas come from guys like many of you who like to tinker. We welcome construtive conversation regarding quiver ideas.

Now I've got to get my butt packed up for Denton Hill. Come by and say "hello" to Karen and I in the middle tent. Have a safe trip.

           

[toddster]

The Ulitimate bowquiver?  The ones today are good and not to slam any (have used almost all of them), there is room for improvement.
I would like to have a bow quiver that holds five arrows, that is mounted with arrows in front or balanced half way with bow.  I would like the old style BEAR quick quiver, that is much quieter, perhaps a strap to assist in dampering sound.  I would like it to securly hold my broadhead arrows.  The hood will be made of a material that broadheads can be heated and placed in, to minimize wear and replacment (like Alpine).  A place on the hood of quiver for a small sharpner and/or knife, or compass, or snuff.  an attachment on side with bungee's for a water-proof fletch cover, that is camo or wool.  Perhaps on back side of quiver, being that it is stand off bow, have an inplace hook to easily hang it on tree/brush.  The most important, 1)carry arrows safely, 2) balance of arrows on bow, 3) being able to shoot quietly with it on bow.  4) Easily removed and user friendly.

[Lee Robinson .]

Personally, I don't like a quiver in front of the bow. I prefer it more rearward as to not interfere with clearance around brush and such.

I have been very pleased with my GN and also really like my new angled slim jim by Kanati. I think the Big Jim looks very functional too, but I haven't owned one of them yet.

[Roadkill]

I made mine to attach with Velcro.  I used a shaft to keep a constant distance between hood and shaft holder.  It works well for me with low profile and steady hold.  Make one to suit yourself--half the fun in trad archery is making your own stuff. I just brain tanned a deer hide.  No telling what they will be