Back Quivers

Porkchop1 · November 27, 2018, 04:18:30 PM

I've never used a back quiver and I'm thinking of getting one, but I'm concerned that my arms may be too short to fully draw an arrow. Is this a problem? I don't want to spend money on something I can't use.

Kc kreger · November 27, 2018, 05:13:05 PM

Built correctly, and by that I mean the position of the shoulder strap and how it lays on your shoulder, it should not be a problem!

Sam McMichael · November 27, 2018, 08:01:39 PM

Have you ever watched a Howard Hill video? He pushed up his quiver from the bottom with one hand as he reached for the arrow with the other. I generally have to do this, also, but it gets to be a habit and feels natural after a while.

TomMcDonald · November 28, 2018, 12:32:57 AM

If you're concerned, look into the quivers that draw from the bottom. I used to have a Safari Tough which was quite good - switched to bow quivers and never looked back....

ausjim · November 28, 2018, 01:47:40 AM

If your arrows are cut down to your draw length it shouldnt matter but if youre shooting full length arrows it might be a stretch to find the nock. The single shoulder strap Hill style does seem to allow it to hang fairly low on your shoulder though, which should alleviate the issue. I have one of those big three point back quivers so its a bit different.

Terry Lightle · November 28, 2018, 05:46:56 AM

Have no trouble at all getting to my arrows,use a quiver KC built for me.All I use
Terry

toddster · November 28, 2018, 08:22:11 AM

advice, find someone with one, and see if you like it. If you do, then research like the article on back quiver and few on you tube. Then if you decided to get one, go all in and get a quality one built to you. The cost may seem high, but in the long run save you ton's of money, and last your life time. I loved using my back quiver, but had to stop do to shoulder issues, from work. I think Mr. Hill got it right, that ones learned it truly is a great hunting system.

David Mitchell · November 28, 2018, 10:42:21 AM

I would add, have one made for you by someone who actually hunts with one. Looks are not the main thing with back quivers--function is. My personal preference is for a quiver that places my arrows closer to my ear rather than down low off the shoulder. I bought a quiver years ago that has the strap fastened top and bottom dead center of the quiver. It works well left or right handed, but for me that strap placement is ideal.

Porkchop1 · November 30, 2018, 12:12:19 PM

Thank you all for your input. I have a lot to work with.

Bldtrailer · December 01, 2018, 05:06:40 PM

[attachment=1] or get one like this and draw the arrow from the hip level

Bldtrailer · December 01, 2018, 05:08:17 PM

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GCook · December 01, 2018, 08:13:09 PM

Good idea Bldtrailer. Thanx.

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starshooter · December 02, 2018, 10:57:51 AM

The single strap Hill style quiver works for me very nicely. Trick is to get the right angle of strap to quiver. I personally find the low angle off to the side of my shoulder easiest to use. Other than that, there is a break-in period. I wear mine all the time sans the arrows, watching tv , cutting the lawns etc. After two years my quiver is like second skin , don't know it's there . Takes time..
I must add that I have the Jack Bowers sidestalker , a Great Northern, and a Lakota style. All of them heavily used one time or another . The Hill style rules.

Back Quivers

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