quiver designs

[Vinyari]

hey everyone

I'm looking for your opnions on quiver designs, I've done alot of looking around and it seems as though the 4 basic designs are back quivers, side quivers, hip quivers, and bow quivers.

What do you guys feel is the best and what could be done to make them better?

I'm thinking about making my own, and I think I'm gonna go with a side quiver, maybe something like Steven Catts sidekick, or Rod Jenkins Safari tuff, I like the idea of having the feathers being protected, and having easy access while hunting, one of my concerns is if I am running with this quiver will the arrows make alot of noise? is there a way of keeping the accessibility and still keep the arrows quiet at the same time.

On the other side of the coin, i'd still like to hear what you guys like and why or what could be done to them to make them best possible as well. I have not set my mind on what i'm gonna try and build so I'm still open to suggestions.

thanks
Randy

[EASTERNARCHER]

Who or what are ya runnin' from????
Safari Tuff holds the arrows still enough.
PLains Style quivers also do this job well although I haven't tried one ....YET.(Homemade Plains quiver in the works).

Really, quivers, like bows and broadheads and all other things are a personal choice. If your like me, you gotta try something and make up your own mind. Good Luck.

[Vinyari]

not runnin from anything, running to get into position while spot and stalking.

[Steve Clandinin]

You tell em Randy ! LOL. Us western guys don't get much of a chance to climb anything much higher than a fence, its all done on the ground. Whats a tree ?

[mooseman1967]

I have a couple posted on the arrow griper thread that i made they work great for spot and stalk.

[Rob DiStefano]

anyone asking for opinions on gear are gonna get just that - opinions of others.  

the truth is that you'll never really know what quiver will or won't work for YOU 'til you try it afield.  

i use either a safari tuff back/side or an eagle's flight bow quiver - just depends on what's being hunted, where, and how.

[Pat B]

Like Rob said...to each his own. I have tried about every kind of quiver and now use a side stalker type for target and 3D but a GFA type for hunting. The GFA type holds the arrows securly so they don't rattle while running or walking and it can be worn by your side or behind you to conceal the fletching. If you are wearing a backpack, you can attach it to the backpack also.

[Vinyari]

I understand you guys are giving opnions, that's what I asked for, but I also asked for ways to improve and reasons why you like it. If you like a bow quiver because it's easier to carry your arrows that's great, but to me they would seem to put too much off balance on a bow, I still plan to try one, but i am definatly going into it thinking I won't like it, still... I'm open minded enough to give it a try. I would like to try making my own quiver and by you guys giving me opnions, you might bring something to my attention I have not thought of, or you guys may have used one and had different experiences with them, I am asking because you guys are experienced with them, i have never really done much with trad shooting or hunting, my new bow will/should be here this week, all my experience is compound, this gear is all new to me so I am asking for your experiences.

From what I see I really like this side quiver style, one question I have is how loud are they? do the arrows rattle around alot? if so is there an easy way that someone has come up with to quiet them?? I like the idea of the feathers being shielded from the elements. Before I spend $150 or more to buy one or spend all the time and materials to make one, I'd like to see what people have to say, and make a decision before hand, so I don't waste alot of money that I can't afford.

Besides I'm a lowly carpenter, not a rich guy with tons of money to waste.

thanks
Randy

[LBR]

I haven't tried running with my Arrowmaster, but I'm pretty sure you'll make a lot more noise than the arrows will using it.

Chad

[mooseman1967]

 
 heres a couple i made cost me about 10$ a piece and an evening of workin on them. used a selway arrow gripper and rivercane for the framework with a little artifical sinew to hold it all together. a person could use any material for the framework. ive seen others made out of 1/2 by 1/2 oak. i do like the feather being behind me while hunting on the ground and it is very quite. havnt figured out how to cover fletch and still have easy arrow removal yet. you said you would like ideas and this has worked for me IMO.

[Pat B]

I used a Selway slip-on quiver on my Treadway bow and liked the feel of it. I shoot mostly selfbows now and do not like a bow quiver. I disassembled my Selway and made this GFA style quiver that I love for hunting.
 
 
 

For 3-D and target shooting I like to use this side stalker style quiver.
 
 

[Vinyari]

awesome guys, thanks for the input

Mooseman, great job making an affordable and functional quiver, I'm glad it works well for you.

Pat, I have a quickie quiver that I could do pretty much the samething with as you have.

A big concern of mine is protecting those feathers on the rainy, or snowing days, and we get lots of those here in Alberta when hunting.

keep those posts coming, you guys are great, I appreciate the input.

Randy

[SELFBOW19953]

Vinyari,

I made a St. Charles style back quiver from a 1/2" by 4" thick board about 30" long.  I used a 4" high circle made from heavy leather at the bottom with a foam insert for the point end and and a 6" high circle of leather at the top to protect the fletch.  In hind sight, arrow grippers would have been quieter than the foam. I also found that putting a circle made galvanized wire kept the leather round.

Pat,

I really like the "snakey" arrow on the bottom.  How does it shoot?  I've wondered about shoot type arrows and how critical it was for them to be "straight".

[Ricoh]

This is what I use. made it myself 20 odd yrs ago.

Rick
 

[razorsharptokill]

Ricoh that is very cool!

[Vinyari]

very nice guys, thanks

Randy

[Mark Baker]

Randy, here's my own design and solution.  I use a kwickee kwiver attached to a "hang-on" bracket I designed....call it a quiver caddy.  Now I'm a pretty primitive guy, and I've got almost all the types of quivers.  I love back quivers and animal fur quivers and side quivers....but I always hunt with this settup.  Easiest on/off design, no fletching flagging, no straps (that is a biggie), works with most any pack, and I can switch out kwikees that I have set up with whatever type arrow I'm shooting real easy.  A simple fletch cover keeps the arrows dry in a storm, and they don't rattle, and stay in great shape, even through thickest brush.  It might not be perfect, but it's the best solution I've come up with yet.  

But like all of us, you've got to try em all, and decide for yourself.  

 

 

[Ron LaClair]

The Shrew back quiver holds arrows and the bow

 http://shrewbows.com/shrewbackquiver/  

 

[2fletch]

I like using a very light weight 3 or 4 arrow bow quiver for 3-D or stump shooting. It also serves well for half day hunting trips. Your arrows are as close as you can get them to where you need them so that you can reload with a minimum of noise and movement.

As for changing how the bow shoots or how it feels in hand, that's not an issue with the EFA unltra light quivers. The largest 4 arrow weighs in at just under 6 ounces whereas the little 3 arrow "Mini" weighs only 3.2 ounces.

With the latest "Totem" system you can use the quiver as Pat does with just the addition of a shoulder strap.

[Vinyari]

Hey Mark.... I have the exact same quiver and hip adapter, I use it all the time for compound hnting, but I want to keep the feathers covered and protected from the elements, I end up in alot of snow here in alberta when hunting.

2fletch, I plan on trying that same quiver whne I get the opportunity, biggest problem I see with them is the fletching issue.

thanks alot guys
Randy