QUIVER INSERTS

[Mike Tomano]

I've been shooting traditional bows for forty years. The overwhelming majority of trad-archers I know prefer a bow without quiver inserts drilled into the riser. Quiver inserts often drive down the price of a vintage bow, as well. Why then, does Bear insist on making them standard on their bows. Seems to me they could market a great wrap quiver with the Bear logo raised in the leather hood and sell the snot out of them. There ya go, Bear...free idea. Run with it.

>>---MT--->

[Orion]

Don't know if an overwhelming majority don't like quiver inserts, but certainly some don't.  I rather like them. I have a quiver of my own design similar to a side-mount Selway that works great on my Bear TDs. I much prefer the side bolt on quiver to slide-on or strap on quivers on Bear TDs.

Given the construction of the Bear TD riser, the two-pieces of slide-on or wrap on quivers end up being pretty far apart, particularly on B risers. This causes them to hold the fletched ends of the arrows close together, where they often touch each other and make noise at the shot. Of course, this is an issue with any long risered bows and slip-on or wrap on two-piece quivers.

I suppose Bear might consider making the inserts an option rather than standard.  Initially might satisfy more customers that way.

[jeff w]

I would have to agree with Orion.   I know many will have a different take on this, but many (most?) of the early Bear TD's had a quiver bushing in them.   Later bows had the converta-accessory insert on the front that could serve as a quiver attachment point with the adapter.  

I agree with possibly making it an option, but I would prefer the bushings.  I have wondered why Bear had the converta-accessory bushing on the newer bows.    Either way I'm happy Bear has began producing some of their recurves again.

[David Mitchell]

I like the bushings myself.  I have been around this stuff we now call "traditional archery" a loooooong time and we used to never fret over bows coming with inserts for various things--seems pretty recent.  In fact the whole big emphasis on beauty and cosmetics seems sort of new to this old timer!        Used to be the first thing lots of us did with a new bow was spray paint it camo. We looked at bows as tools.

That being said, it seems like maybe it would be a good idea for Bear to leave it to their dealers to install the bushings if a customer prefers them but leave the bows plain.  Since you buy new from dealers they can pretty easily put them in.

[jmrsyrs]

Good idea Mike - when I buy a custom bow I never get any bushings installed - strap on works for me.

[Wheels2]

I might be in the minority here but I don't like a strap-on quiver.  I prefer a limb bolt style or slip -on Selway.  The riser mounts are nice for a guy who doesn't want to shoot with the quiver on the bow.  It allows him to use a Quickee or other QD. I am considering doing such this year.  One of the nicest such quivers is the Soft-Lok.  I use it on the compound and it is secure, adjustable for angle and height, and very quite if left on the bow for shooting.

[Scott Barr]

I use both strap-on  and side mount, but prefer the side mount. Has cleaner look. Easier to take on and off.  Regardless of preference, inserts gives the bow owner the option. So I am often surprised some are of the opinion inserts drives the bow value down.  If so, I guess any addition to a bow, I.e., wood choice, stapling, engraving is going to narrow ban of interested buyers.  Heck, in real estate they say to stick with white. Me, I'll stick with the custom options I like.  I know this website is full of archers doing the same.  Cheers.

[ChuckC]

A strap on quiver is great for a one piece longbow, but I don't think a whole lot of them on a recurve or any three piece bows.  What I think "drives down the price" is after market installation, not original equipment.

I prefer the side mounts when I can get them.
ChuckC