Quivers

[sir_huntsalot]

I,m trying to decide on a new hunting quiver and would like some opinions on what you think is better,a hip quiver or a quiver attached to the bow? Do you think by attaching one to the bow it effects anything as far as acurracy or overall performance.

[Gumby]

I used to use a hip quiver but found it caused too much movement when you walk. The fletchings waved around alot because every step moves your quiver which in turn moves the arrows. It tended to get caught on scrub brush and willows a lot too which causes lost arrows. It did lighten my bow a bit though and you don't need to worry about noise from it when you shoot. In a tree stand I used to take it off and hang it beside me within easy reach.

A bow mounted quiver is a bit heavier and can be noisier but the arrows are always right there for you and you don't have the movement problem. I guess it's one ofthose things you have to weigh the pros and cons on and then decide which you feel is the best.

[Dillershortbow]

both ar nasty things we have to live with .But i like the hip quiver

[T-man]

I'm looking for a new quiver as well to go with the new bow I bought at the end of the season. I had used a bow attached quiver before, but this last season I had a bit of a problem with it. The wind picked up a little and with a quiver full of arrows I couldn't keep my bow steady and had to pass on a nice mulie at 40yds. I'm leaning towards a smaller capacity quiver to keep the wind resistence down, but I think I'll have a look at a few of the hip quivers as well. Like its been said, Pros and Cons to both.

[pockets]

i much prefer the quiver to be on the bow. you have better control when stalking and i find the hip one to be noisy as it catches on stuff. You can see and pick your arrows from your bow quiver easier.
it does make your bow heavier, but i prefer to have my arrows up front and you can always make the bow quiver quiet. I have never had a noisy one.

[cdn-redneck]

I use an Alpine Soft-lock, It is bow mounted and you can get a hip bracket for a hip quiver.

[BlueNorther]

I too tried the hip quiver and went back to a bow mounted one for the very reasons Gumby gave.I only carry 5 arrows in the quiver and really don't find it much heavier or noisier.

[manford]

I jprefer the bow mount because thats all i've ever used. I try not to ever take it off if i'm practicing or hunting that way i have nothing to compare the weight to. The bow always stays the same. The other day I was watching a show and Bill Jordan was wearing a back pack style quiver that I thought looked pretty handy. I think it wood be a little quiter and not so annoying as having something strapped on your side. Maybe you could check that out. :lol:

[cdn-redneck]

See the best of both worlds :D
http://www.alpinearchery.com/images/hip-quiver.gif

Hip mount and bow mounts

[sir_huntsalot]

Do you guys that use the attached style quiver find your bow shoots different if you take it off ? Also if you shoot all the arrows out of your quiver does it change your point of impact as the bow gets lighter? I cant imagine it would make to much difference but I have not had a bow mounted quiver on my bow before.

[Dillershortbow]

It did for me every arrow i shot out of my quiver moved the point of impact a1\4 to the left. CALGARY archery center have some back pack stile called cat quivers look interesting

[BlueNorther]

I don't notice any diff.In the off season I shoot without the quiver on the bow.Before the season starts I shoot with it on and my shooting is still the same.

[WOOKIE]

I currently use Kwikee's, but am unhappy with most bow mounted quivers, so I am developing my own line of bow mounted and hip quivers. Any suggestions on features that you would like to see would be appreciated. Post them here or email me at trev@bowzone.ca . Thanks

[Jack19]

I also use a Kwikee and really like it. Cdnarcher, I personally like the rubber inside rather than foam, it holds broadheads better and doesn't dull them.

[pockets]

quiver on or off did not change anything for me
i always carry a full quiver less whatever arrows i happen to have lobbed off into the woods at the time

[Dillershortbow]

Bean giving this a lot of thought does anyone know of a quiver that holds one shaft one on the bow wouldnt effect anything. The rest of your arrows could be carried in a back pack type.

[StealthyOne]

I have always had a quiver attached to my bow. I sighted it in that way and have never removed it. The only tip that I can provide is to sight it in 1 arrow less than full. My quiver holds four arrows, so I sighted it in with 3. I did this because I will take one off, if and when afforded a shot at an animal, leaving 3.

[panman]

HI,im a new guy .Ihave tried all of them i have never had a problum with my groups,with or without the quiver on my bow.the cat quiver is the best of both worlds.The only problum i had with it is going through brush,when you bend down going through openings brush hangs betweem you and the quiver,or pack.also after you take a arrow out, its a pain to put back in.That being said ,its a great quiver.I dont like hip quivers because of the noise and moving around.If im going to a tree stand ill use a bow quiver,but take it off when im set up.Hope this helps.Panman

[strayarrow]

I've tried both and went back to the bow mounted, detachable quiver. I use a bow sling to carry the bow over my shoulder and if setting up and calling the quiver can be removed and set down beside you. It was mentioned that the quiver can catch the wind, never thought of that. Then again, I've never hunted the south. I usually take the quiver off and attach it to a tree, or set it beside me. As for throwing off the arrows, I didn't find it made a difference. With or without it, the pins didn't change. There was a difference as to how to hold the bow which could be the same, I guess, as the weight can cause you to lean or torque a bit. It's just a matter of shooting with it and getting used to it to see how it works. Then go with what works for you. I use the Lynx, 6 arrow quiver. But then, I also carry a couple of Judos and shoot as I walk along.
I haven't seen the quiver for both hip and bow as above. That's a great idea and versatile.

[elkaholic]

A lot of the quivers on the market are mounted too far away from the bow these quivers end up causing torque problems, look for quivers that have a close fitting profile. I use a two-piece quiver that allows a clearance of 3/8" from inside of arrow to the nearest point of the riser. My point of impact is the same with arrows in or out of the quiver.

I also used a hip quiver for a number of years and like earlier posts didn’t like the added movement and noise. But what really made me switch back was there downright unsafe in my mind. A number of times when hunting in heavy bush I lost arrows and because we often hunt in pairs a lost arrow with the broad head up could be tragic. With the arrows were I can see them on the bow allows me the ability to manoeuvre through the bush and assure there in their proper place.