Trying a back quiver (pics added on P. 2)

[30coupe]

I don't really care if it changes the looks of the quiver. I want it to work. The looks are a way distant second...maybe even third.

That said, the quiver is pretty quiet as is. It is still kind of stiff, but it does collapse fairly well. I switched it to a single strap, which will allow me to swing it under my arm out of the way more easily. I can't quite get the angle on my back right yet. I think I may need to move the lower strap attachment higher to tilt it toward my shoulder more. It's a little too upright now. For this weekend, it will be mostly just a way to get my arrows to the stand, so for that it will work. Where my son has my stand set up, I have a pretty open route, so it will work.

I think, after doing lots of research, I want to make a Hill style quiver. I'm thinking of using 5-6 oz. cowhide. Does that sound about right? I want it pretty soft, I think.

[30coupe]

I did some modifying on the Bear quiver. I added a ring to the top strap and dropped the harness system in favor of a single strap. Then I treated the leather with Sno-Seal, a beeswax based leather treatment. It's not recommended for suede because 1) it changes the color (yup) and 2) it flattens the nap. I happen to like both changes. It also softens and waterproofs the leather. I'm getting it close to ready for the woods, I hope.

Here are some after pictures. Sorry they are a little blurry...still learning how to use the new phone/camera. As you can see in the bottom shot, it is much softer now. Hopefully it will conform to my back better now. The Sno-seal gives it almost a smooth leather finish, which is what I would have preferred anyway.

 

 

 

[David Mitchell]

Looks like you're getting there.  

[Bud B.]

Yep. It does look good.

[RkyMtn Joe]

Hey---I was going to say sno-seal but I knew it would change the color.  I have used that stuff on my boots for years and it works absolutely great.

I like the looks of the rig you are developing---I am tempted to try the same thing just for the heck of it---never thought those suede things would appeal to me--but that new look is good and the price is right too.

Joe

[Mudd]

I received the back quiver that Bud B. built for me this morning.

Woohoo!

I hope to have a video up before long of me using it.

 
 
 
 

Thank you so very much Bud!

God bless,Mudd

[SlowArrow]

Now that is an attractive quiver Mudd!  What really helps it stand out is that studly young buck ya got modeling it.      :eek:    

Good ta see your smiling face........thanks for sharing. It truly is a fine looking quiver. Look forward to the video.

 

Originally posted by Mudd:
I received the back quiver that Bud B. built for me this morning.

Woohoo!

I hope to have a video up before long of me using it.

 

Thank you so very much Bud!

God bless,Mudd

[Jayb]

Mudd I like that quiver. Not sure of Bud is there link? How much I'm interested
Thanks

[Mudd]

Bud is a member here but not someone who builds quivers to sell.

Just an awesome guy who came to my aid.

God bless,Mudd

[30coupe]

Great looking quiver there Mudd. Not so sure about the shorts though.  

[ron w]

I was going to say the same thing....Mudd get some pants.....  

[30coupe]

Originally posted by RkyMtn Joe:
Hey---I was going to say sno-seal but I knew it would change the color.  I have used that stuff on my boots for years and it works absolutely great.

I like the looks of the rig you are developing---I am tempted to try the same thing just for the heck of it---never thought those suede things would appeal to me--but that new look is good and the price is right too.

Joe

Thanks. I was putting snoseal on my boots for this weekend and thought "what the heck." It came out pretty good. It's still a little tacky...I don't notice tjat on my boots, but then I don't carry them around on my back either, lol. I think it will be fine  in a few days though.

[arrow flynn]

can you reach your hand back and get an arrow out quickly thats what its all about i have problems doing that with my range of motion looks good i think backquivers are functional if you can just miss your animal yopu can often get another shot if you can get it on the string agreat advantage i think

[FAV 52]

Russ your worrying to much ! Doesn't matter how you get them new wood arrows to the woods . It's how accurate you cast ONE !  The quiver looks GREAT .

[RkyMtn Joe]

Yeah---Ithink that "tacky" feeling will disappear in a while---like you said, it disappears on my boots.  Good job there---looks really good and seems to be working good for you.

Joe

[30coupe]

So far so good. I like it. No shots at anything yet, but the quiver works fine. The tacky feel. is pretty much gone. I think this is going to work out.

[Mudd]

I am making this one work.

 

Thank you again Bud.

God bless,Mudd