I am wanting to make a back quiver that stays up high on my shoulder so that I can get to my arrows. What is the design secret to keeping it from sliding off my shoulder or spinning down my back. Is it strap placement, material, design. All help is appreciated.
All of the above. I like to put the top strap about half way from the center to the side. Makes it ride just about right. I also like a softer strap. One thing I will design into my next one is a strap that goes around under my other arm. This is I found it would be a good thing out stump shooting and bending in off hand positions would probably keep the quiver from sliding around.
Check out the build along on quivers and modify it to meet your needs. That's where I got the ideas to make mine.
Quiver fit is a very personal thing. It's a good idea to experiment with cheaper materials to get a design you like instead of ruining a good piece of leather. A piece of thin carpet makes a good substitute for leather and allows you to try different strap positions.
Everyone has a different preference for quiver position. A friend of mine wears his quiver almost horizontal across his back and draws an arrow, not over his shoulder, but around the side of his arm. He loves it that way and I find it extremely awkward. To each his own.
The last one I made I formed the strap around my body. Instead of making a straight piece of leather for the strap I made more of a "C" shape. I also attached it to the leftside of the top of the opening. This keeps the opening up nearer to my head. I glued and stetched sheepskin to the underside of the strap. This has helped to keep the strap from slipping around my body. I don't like the 2 strap idea because I want to be able to grab the strap and pull the quiver down and under my arm if I get in a real tight brushy place. With 2 straps you would have to unsnap one and then reattach it. So far I like this design. I am waiting for a coyote pelt to come back from the tanner to finish it off the top.
I wondered about a Small Strap that One could adjust, with another persons help :help: . And Snap it Over Your Belt Loop.
That way if "Nature Calls", unsnap and away ya go!! Just a thought..... :rolleyes: :goldtooth:
Do you have any pictures snag. I would like to see what you mean.
Shell, PM is full. What is the website you referred to that had some folders with designs?
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Thank you, Biff. I assume that goes over your right shoulder?
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This third strap keeps my back quiver snug. If I have to go through brush, I can unsnap the extra strap and sling the quiver under my shoulder.
On the first picture of the shoulder strap, sew it temporarily, till it fits where you want it.
Yes, I'm rt. handed. The shoulder strap has a curve in it, kind of curves around my neck. This strap arraingement makes the quiver totally adjustable.
Cant see the second pic, biff.
I PMd you some pics David.
dposalski: I've made and worn and fiddled with a bunch over the years. Use medium weight leather for body and strap with an extra 3" layer folded up from the bottom. Use heavyweight leather for bottom protection and woolen felt inside the bottom for silence. Make the strap adjustable and tighten it enough so that the quiver sort of molds to your back. That will keep it in position most of the time and will keep your arrows from rattling around and falling out if you bend over. I can jump up and down and actually jog with mine without it rattling. Make the quiver 22" or longer so the bottom of the feathers will ride quietly inside the lip. No need to use a second or third strap, they just prevent you from sliding the quiver under your arm when you are going through thick brush. They also prevent you slipping the quiver on and off quickly and easily. All of this is what Howard Hill taught us many years ago and as usual, he was right on. The only difference I make is to attach the top of the strap halfway across the top of the quiver. By doing this, the quiver stays more vertical with the fletching close behind my ear for a quick reload. One more thing, don't load the quiver down with big pouches of stuff - that just makes it slip. You just need a small leather pouch with spare bowstring, wax and butane lighter. On mine, I also carry a small sharpening file in a slot between the overlapping seam. Occasionally you will readjust the quiver's position with the elbow of your bowarm. Find a bunch of dull, inexpensive leather and experiment until you get it just right, I think you will have fun doing it. Good luck.
Thanks Crossed arrows, excellent help. Fantastic!!
I have been playing around with this all week. Trying to get the quiver just right for me. settled on (looking at the back of the quiver) top to the left side with strap angling out and the bottom on the right side. That's what worked for me. here's a pic of my newest one.
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I use belt blanks from Tandy for my strap. you can get them with some cool designs and stain them to match the quiver.
I tried just about everything, but my upper arms are abnormally short and I just can't reach up and back over. finally tried the Lakota-style side quiver and no more problems, either reaching the arrows or with the strap slipping... just a thought if you've never tried one.
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Dick in Seattle
I just got a piece of 9oz latigo leather today so I can get started. Is that heavy enough for the bottom for broadheads or should I put it double thick? Also, the double thickness should be around the base as well, right?