GFA quiver vs Great Northern side quiver?

[jkm97]

Any pros and cons between these two?

[tracker12]

The Great Northern is a great quiver.  The reason you see so many on bows.  I am sure the GFA is also a good choice as is the EFA..

[macbow]

After using everything from bow quivers to back quivers I have settled on the GFA the last 5 years .
Very versital.
I've heard it is a modified great northern.

[Bernie B.]

I don't have experience with the GFA quiver, but I do use a Great Northern side quiver.  As all GN's it's really nice.  I haven't heard any complaints from those that use the GFA.  Either one would be a good choice.

Bernie

[David Mitchell]

macbow, the GFA not a modified Great Northern.  Totally different look and design.  I have the GFA and it looks nothing like the GN.  That said, I don't doubt the GN is a fine quiver but I have no experience with one other than the adjustable bow quiver.  I think the key with this style of quiver is to be sure it is long enough to balance properly.  I have seen some buddies try to make a copy with short bow quivers like the Kwikee and they tend to hang down on the fletch end and not carry well.

[macbow]

Thanks David.
I do like mine a lot.

[jkm97]

I may go with the GFA. I've been using a selway limb bolt on my Widow, but I've been shooting it lately without a quiver attached, and I love the feel.

[David Mitchell]

Of all the quivers I have tried--and it's a bunch--I keep going back to my GFA quiver.  If I could only have one quiver it would be that one I guess.

[Frank V]

I use a version of the GFA quiver that I made myself after seeing Fred's. I used a bowquiver that is held on with velcro wraps. I made a strap that goes around my shoulder similar to Freds, sewed velcro onto it to attach to the straps on my bowquiver. I can adjust it a little or a lot with the velcro I sewed on the strap. the GFA style quiver is very versatile.

I also use a Hill style back quiver which I really like.

[Terry Lightle]

I sell the GFA and the Great Northern sidekick and have had no complaints about either one.I use the GFA.Kind of like the hood covered in wool.

[PaulRoberts]

Can you put rubber blunts into a GFA?

[Roger Norris]

I have used every quiver under the sun....and settled on the GFA for my serious hunting needs when they first came out (I do use a back quiver for small game and for 3D shoots, just because they are neat).
I have 2 of the original production run GFA's, that I bought from Fred in Kalamazoo the first time he offered them. Their durability is fantastic.The different ways you can carry them are what I like about them most. Under your arm, down at your waist, slung around to your back.....I love the GFA quiver.

[Fletcher]

I looked at both and bought a used GFA.  I like it but still haven't converted myself away from the bow quiver.  One thing I noticed on the GN side quiver is that the inner two arrows were "inconvenient" to get to, whereas the GFA allows open access to all.  The GFA is also much less pricey but still a very solid and quality product.  The Delta quiver it is based on has been performing very well for many years.

Either will hold steel/Ace blunts and Judos; Rubber blunts probably easier in the GFA.

[Kris]

PaulRoberts -

Yes you can put blunts in the GFA and at the very least, you can turn the arrow around and stick the nock in the foam hood, "end for end".  Lots of guys do this with many kinds of quivers, bow and side quivers alike.

jkm97

I use a GFA of my own making from the Delta quiver (easy to do) and it allows for a lot of flexibility i.e. greater adjustment potential.  I don't always like carrying a quiver though then opt for a bow quiver (always a good choice).  I go back and forth.  The less items I have to carry in the field, the better IMO.

Regards to both of you -

Kris