I have seen a few guys run 'upside down' quivers so that the feathers are up not down. Walking around this season I got to thinking it might be quicker to get an arrow on the string that with less movement.

Do any of you guys run upside down quivers? If so, please enlighten us on the benefits!

I've seen this on occasion. I think they were just confused on which way to mount the quiver.

I use a Thunderhorn Boa bow quiver, mounted with the hood on the lower limb and the clips on top..... gravity is your friend....
because carbon arrows can slide down if the foam is a little worn out..... and yes, it is way less movement .... it is all positive for me. YMMV.

Never tried my back quiver upside down....not sure it would be an improvement   

Back in the days of being a recurve shooter, I mounted an old Kwikee Kwiver upside down on the bow. This was when they came without a cover over the broadheads. As I hiked my leg up to the truck bumper, I stabbed myself in the thigh. It wasn't a serious injury, but sure felt like a fool as I watched that tiny spot of blood on my pants get bigger and bigger. After that I loaded it in the point up position. I never cared for a bow quiver on my longbows.

It reminds me of people I see fishing with a spinning reel on top of the rod!!!
Actually, there are a few reasons it makes sense to do it that way but after 30 plus years with a bow quiver the conventional way I doubt I will switch.

Curious as to how it would be faster?

Quote from: tarponnut on November 08, 2020, 04:49:03 PM
It reminds me of people I see fishing with a spinning reel on top of the rod!!!
Actually, there are a few reasons it makes sense to do it that way but after 30 plus years with a bow quiver the conventional way I doubt I will switch.

That's exactly what I was thinking!!!

I think the feathers are supposed to follow the point...??

I guess you could do it, but then you'd have to carry your bow backward.

Quote from: tarponnut on November 08, 2020, 04:49:03 PM
It reminds me of people I see fishing with a spinning reel on top of the rod!!!
Actually, there are a few reasons it makes sense to do it that way but after 30 plus years with a bow quiver the conventional way I doubt I will switch.

This is pretty much how I looked out it. Now I am thinking it might make sense.

Short bows may have quiver upside down if your going to lean bow against a tree to keep nocks clean.  Other than that if hunting in brush the bow needs carried 'backwards" to save the feathers from being brushed backwards.

I not having any BH pointing at my legs or my body as I take it out of the quiver.

The first archery deer I ever shot (with wheels) I had my quiver mounted upside down on accident. Might be lucky. I don't know

 

Quote from: David Phillips on November 08, 2020, 11:48:51 AM
Never tried my back quiver upside down....not sure it would be an improvement   

I wouldn't risk the potential for game to pick up movement while drawing.

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I use an upside down back quiver. As far as movement there's a lot less this way as opposed to reaching behind and drawing an arrow . I also carry an arrow on the side of my longbow with a leather broadhead cover while stillhunting fletch down. Denny