We’ve found that many archers prefer the five arrow model. How many arrows should the quiver hold? We carry quivers that hold anywhere from three to seven arrows at a time. In some cases adding a bow quiver to the bow can even improve the shot experience by dampening vibration.Īrrow capacity is always an issue with bow quivers. Even though they add weight to the bow, it’s not excessive. Bow quivers as a rule are fairly lightweight too. Many of today’s bow quivers offer this feature. In addition, they prefer a bow quiver that can be removed without un-stringing the bow. Many archers prefer to actually take the quiver off of the bow once they are up in their tree stand. A second arrow can be removed from a bow quiver very quickly, and arrows can be put back into a bow quiver very easily too.Īnother convenient feature is easily detachable. In effect, the bow and the arrows become a single unit, providing you with everything you need to get into the field and hunt. With a bow quiver, when you grab your bow your arrows are there.
Why then, would anyone want to change all that by attaching a bow quiver full of arrows to their bow? The best answer to that question may very well be, “Why not?”Įveryone appreciates convenience and bowhunters are no exception. They’re light and responsive in the hand, and wonderfully balanced. Why use a bow quiver? Longbows and recurve bows are graceful, even beautiful works of art. What an incredible bowhunter, inventor, and businessman. We owe a debt of gratitude to Fred Bear, for more than just bow quivers. The bow quiver has evolved into the best quiver designed so far for carrying your extra arrows. He then pioneered its use and through his never-ending marketing and promotion, he almost single handedly caused bow quivers to become the standard quiver of nearly every bowhunter in the country. But his unrelenting persistence drove him to continually improve the idea until it was a viable product. The first one was a crude hand-held affair that never really caught on. We’ll discuss the benefits of bow quivers as well as describe the models we recommend.įred Bear, founder of Bear Archery, held the first patents on the bow quiver. Specifically, bow quivers for traditional archers. For the record, it is our opinion that no one has yet invented the “perfect quiver.” The challenge for any archer is selecting a quiver he can get along with.įor now, let’s focus on bow quivers. Bow quivers, hip quivers, back quivers, catquivers, side quivers, and more. However, quivers come in as many styles, designs, and categories as bows and arrows do. And the most convenient way to carry those extra arrows is in a quiver. As well, the off-set bracket moves the quiver and arrows towards the archer, helping to counter balance the weight of forward accessories, and promote a steady bow when aiming.It’s a simple fact… carrying extra arrows is a necessary element of archery. The hood extends a handy rope like tree hanger loop on top for archers who remove their quiver while hunting.Īnother super feature for the Hex Light quiver is its ability to be adjusted both horizontally, that is closer or further from the bow's riser, and vertically to make adjustments to optimize balance. This quick detach quiver also features a soft-touch hood, with a rubber like feel that reduceds vibration and eliminates noise. The Hex Quiver also offers the ability to utilize either one or two grippers to match your preference, and will hold all sizes of arrows, from standard diameter arrows to micro diameter arrows. A push button switch provides the ability to turn the top and inside lights on seperately, or together as needed.
Trophy Ridge's Hex Light bow quiver features four glowing green LED lights, including three on the top of the quiver hood and one inside.