Anyone use one of those rubber arrow holder things?

[4 point]

I have seen alot of bows for sale with a rubber arrow holder on them. I'm looking for some opinions on how they work and witch one is the best. I'm looking for something that will work in cold temps. I want to be able to hang my bow in the tree with out my arrow blowing off the bow so I can keep my hands warm.

Travis

[Bob Walker]

Travis,
I started using them a couple of seasons ago and wouldn't treestand hunt without them anymore. They are all not created equal however. I ordered both of the ones that 3 Rivers sells, one that's around $3.95 and the other is $8.95, I believe. The more expensive one is hands down the better choice especially for colder weather. It's called a Kwik Loc by Saunders if memory serves. The cheaper one is solid rubber and didn't function well for me in cold weather. The Kwik Loc has a metal spring steel insert that helps it function well in cold weather. I have never been of the opinion that "more expensive is always better" but in this case, it's true....

[4 point]

Thanks Bob, do they hurt your bow when you remove them?

[Guru]

Like Bob said about the Kwik-lok...I've been using them over 20yrs.....

No they won't hurt the finish when removing...

[Bob Walker]

No, they use a double back tape and you just peel it off. I've moved mine back and forth from a couple of bows with no problems. If it does leave any "goo" on the riser, just wipe it off with alcolol. One other thing I forgot, I did have to trim the kwik loc a little so the base wasn't under my thumb when I gripped the bow.

[Bob Walker]

Yep, Curt's the one that got me using them!!

[Running Buck]

Travis,
I use one on all my bows for the reasons you discribe. The kwik locs are good and you can remove them if you sell your bow( pull it off and wipe the riser down with goo-gone). You can make your own with some double sided tape,a popsicle stick and a rubber band. I have seen some guys use a toothpick and a rubber band as well.

[Stiks-n-Strings]

I buy a 1/8" brass rod from the hardware store and I nock my arrow, put a mark on the riser(belly side) just a hair lower than center in line with your arrow about 1/4" from the side of the sight window. drill an 1/8" hole in the bow where your mark is good and straight about 1/4" deep NO MORE THAN THAT. cut you a piece of your brass rod about 1/2" or little longer (which ever you prefer) sand the end round on the end that will stick out.
Put a little superglue on your brass after you test fit it and glue it in.
 Now go to the drug store and get you some pony tail rubberbands (the real little ones, I use black) hook it on your brass pin put it over your arrow and hook it on your pin again.
 home made arrow holder works every time.
Some guys may not want to do this for fact of drilling a hole in their bow but it don't bother me and I don't have that thing floppin around when ever I'm shooting stumps or target practicing.
Just a suggestion, maybe some guys will like it some not.
Kris

[Hawkeye]

Saunders Kwik-Lok for 15 years.  They are not beautiful, but do a really good job.

[Guru]

Kwik-lok doesn't "flop around" at all.....some others I've seen do though

[Jack Denbow]

I have been using the Saunders Kwik-Lok for nearly 50 years. I wouldn't be in a treestand with out it. I have them on many bows.
Jack

[Orion]

I've been using the Sta-Jac arrow holder for more than 30 years.  I'm not as old as Jack (L0L)  Either slip the mounting bracket under the leather wrap on my longbows, or affix it to the bow with double backed tape.

[kskickapoo]

I use a paper clip twisted around so that the majority of it can be laid flat and taped down with electrical tape against the riser.  I then make a loop with a small rubber band and go around the arrow and hook it over one end of the paperclip that is left protruding back past the face of the riser.  As soon as you begin your draw it pops off.  No fuss, no mess, and virtually no money...and can be removed if needed leaving no trace.

[PICKNGRIN]

I'm a Sta-Jac fan.

[LC]

Bob Walker nailed it for me, although I've often thought about doing exactly what Stiks-n-Strings
 posted and may well do that also.

[JSimon]

I'm another fan of the Kwik-Lok

[Earl Jeff]

I got sick of picking my arrows out of the ground and resharpening them everytime i hunted from a treestand. I use the aroholder from 3R you can peel them off after the season and then reuse them with a little two side tape.

[Canyon]

Rubber bands and one of the toothpicks I carry in my hat is what I use now. I have used the kwik loc with good success but cant say it was in freezing temps

[Stone Knife]

Kwik-Lock is the one to get.

[4 point]

Thanks guys, I think I'm going to order a Kwik Loc. It sounds like the one everyone likes and if it don't like it I'm only out $8.

Good luck to everyone this fall.

Travis