The "Perfect" Quiver
01-19-2003, 01:25 PM
#1
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Sault Ste Marie, MI
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The "Perfect" Quiver
Ok, I have read in several of the posts that the "perfect" quiver is being sought by several of us. I personally do not like anything attached to my bow while hunting, but would be willing to carry a quiver on my bow while getting to a treestand/ground blind. I do not like the hip quivers that leave your arrows hanging out for the whole world to snag on to your arrows, and a back quiver seems a little hard for me to get an arrow out of when needed, without taking it off.
So, we are left with the question. What would be considered the "best" all around quiver? Is it something that we can make, to get the best of all worlds, or will we have to "settle" for the lesser of two evils?
Does anyone have plans for building an easily transportable, snag-free, non-cumbersome, easy access quiver for bowhunting? If you do, please send me a copy of your plans, Im in the market for one.
So, we are left with the question. What would be considered the "best" all around quiver? Is it something that we can make, to get the best of all worlds, or will we have to "settle" for the lesser of two evils?
Does anyone have plans for building an easily transportable, snag-free, non-cumbersome, easy access quiver for bowhunting? If you do, please send me a copy of your plans, Im in the market for one.
01-19-2003, 02:47 PM
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: westport in USA
Posts: 282
RE: The "Perfect" Quiver
Kip>
Quivers are dear to my heart! I have a bunch of them and use them all on different occasions. A single, best, all arounder? Gee Whiz! That's hard to answer. If you mostly carry broadheads, probably a side stalker from Jack's Archery. If you small game hunt also, take a look at Steve Catts Sidekick. Lonewolf archery has a hip pocket quiver that rides the feathers below your back. It is dandy for stalking in open country.......
Your life is made of time, not money.
Quivers are dear to my heart! I have a bunch of them and use them all on different occasions. A single, best, all arounder? Gee Whiz! That's hard to answer. If you mostly carry broadheads, probably a side stalker from Jack's Archery. If you small game hunt also, take a look at Steve Catts Sidekick. Lonewolf archery has a hip pocket quiver that rides the feathers below your back. It is dandy for stalking in open country.......
Your life is made of time, not money.
01-19-2003, 02:55 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Montgomery IL USA
Posts: 1,231
RE: The "Perfect" Quiver
Kip,
It sounds like you and I share the same opinion about bowquivers. I LOVe them while I'm on the move, but HATE them when I'm staying put (like on stand).
I usually drill the riser and use a Kwikee Kwiver, which fits the bill nicely. When I got my new Palmer a week and a half ago there were no inserts...and I wasn't drilling this bow.
I needed to find a bowquiver that I could take off when I get on stand, and hang up next to me. Most bowquivers for recurves & longbows are two piece designs, which eliminates them as a possibility. That left the Great Northen quick detach (NOT the strap-on), or the German Ridge.
Both are good, but I went with the Great Northen, since it's lighter in weight. To say the least, I'm VERY impressed with it. Just loosen two thumb screws and it comes right off...in one piece.
JRW
It sounds like you and I share the same opinion about bowquivers. I LOVe them while I'm on the move, but HATE them when I'm staying put (like on stand).
I usually drill the riser and use a Kwikee Kwiver, which fits the bill nicely. When I got my new Palmer a week and a half ago there were no inserts...and I wasn't drilling this bow.
I needed to find a bowquiver that I could take off when I get on stand, and hang up next to me. Most bowquivers for recurves & longbows are two piece designs, which eliminates them as a possibility. That left the Great Northen quick detach (NOT the strap-on), or the German Ridge.
Both are good, but I went with the Great Northen, since it's lighter in weight. To say the least, I'm VERY impressed with it. Just loosen two thumb screws and it comes right off...in one piece.
JRW
01-20-2003, 02:00 PM
#9
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: westport in USA
Posts: 282
RE: The "Perfect" Quiver
Kip>
I bought mine from Dean Torges. He has a website. I like his model, because it is a little larger and has a place for a file.
Brian>
They are clones, but the Jack's is a little more adjustable(to me) has a wooden piece in the bottom, and easily replaceable foam. Other than that, they look the same. Jack's archery did the sewing on the original sidestalkers
Your life is made of time, not money.
I bought mine from Dean Torges. He has a website. I like his model, because it is a little larger and has a place for a file.
Brian>
They are clones, but the Jack's is a little more adjustable(to me) has a wooden piece in the bottom, and easily replaceable foam. Other than that, they look the same. Jack's archery did the sewing on the original sidestalkers
Your life is made of time, not money.
01-20-2003, 02:15 PM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: egypt
Posts: 1,994
RE: The "Perfect" Quiver
Dean and one of the St Charles boys sells them. They show up used from time to time on women-outdoors classifieds. Thats where I picked mine up.
I just liked how the chief looked. A little more rugged compared to the other 2 he has. I have played with using it as a backquiver and it really dont compare. As a hunting quiver though, nothing comes close. I would like to add a bit to it. A knive sheet would be nice. I dont understand the extra flap of leather he has on there at the opening.
Dean T and Jay Campbell were up here 2 yrs ago now and I had the chance to spend a couple days in camp with them. Jay had the raptor, Dean had the chief. I can tell you the difference's between the two there. I also bought a raptor for a buddy one year for xmas. The chief is much more simple buy yet it looks and so far has been, much more rugged. Something I need!
I have also done something funky with a great northern. Took the straps off and used some 550 cord and wore it like Jacks quiver or the raptor. IT works great and has NO weight. It however doesnt have anything for protection. I used it on my caribou hunt in 00 and it worked great. A partner of mine used a old bear quiver, typical compound quiver with a few holes drilled with a piece of 550 parachute cord and it also worked great. You can find some pretty dang cheap quivers around too if you wanted to go this route instead of using the GN quiver, or double for the Chief. If ya need pics I can post my caribou link...if ya need more I can get some digitals....
I just liked how the chief looked. A little more rugged compared to the other 2 he has. I have played with using it as a backquiver and it really dont compare. As a hunting quiver though, nothing comes close. I would like to add a bit to it. A knive sheet would be nice. I dont understand the extra flap of leather he has on there at the opening.
Dean T and Jay Campbell were up here 2 yrs ago now and I had the chance to spend a couple days in camp with them. Jay had the raptor, Dean had the chief. I can tell you the difference's between the two there. I also bought a raptor for a buddy one year for xmas. The chief is much more simple buy yet it looks and so far has been, much more rugged. Something I need!
I have also done something funky with a great northern. Took the straps off and used some 550 cord and wore it like Jacks quiver or the raptor. IT works great and has NO weight. It however doesnt have anything for protection. I used it on my caribou hunt in 00 and it worked great. A partner of mine used a old bear quiver, typical compound quiver with a few holes drilled with a piece of 550 parachute cord and it also worked great. You can find some pretty dang cheap quivers around too if you wanted to go this route instead of using the GN quiver, or double for the Chief. If ya need pics I can post my caribou link...if ya need more I can get some digitals....