Jim, the arrows are extremely secure and QUIET. The distance between the hood and "arrow grippers" is such that even long arrows like mine (34", including broadhead) are fully supported. The new design allows a bit more space between each arrow fletch to eliminate that raspy sound we all try to avoid. The new rubber gripper holds virtually any size shaft, including small dia. carbons. An arrow is missing in the photo to show how the first arrow would load from the side. At the moment of truth during a stalk you slip the first arrow out sideways for even more silence. I use mine in stands (strap, hang or tie to the tree), for still hunting, and to secure arrows in a ground blind. The quiver works great in a blind; lay it flat on the ground or against the blind wall. If you happen to mmmmmmmmmisssssss:^( you can quietly reach down and slip another arrow our without the quiver moving with it . . . anyone who's tried to grab an arrow out of a Mickey Mouse quiver with one hand knows the advantage of this feature. Art's also come up with a quiet custom fletching cover that will shed water. Finally, after you get in from hunting the wife doesn't mind seeing a fine work in leather hanging on the den wall! Heirloom quality stuff.