Does the quiver matter?

[soccerftw123]

Does anyone have any opinions on the expensive quivers for compounds? I have a G5 quiver on right now but my friends in archery are pushing me to buy a tight spot. My logic is dont they all hold arrows the same? Basically is it worth it buying a nice quiver?

[Jonathan_S]

I don't know really.  I have a low end Trophy Ridge 6-arrow quiver but usually only carry 3-4 arrows for daytrips.  It rattled a little so I put electricians tape in the mechanism to tighten it up.  I've shot with and without and the groups don't change. 

I think my quiver was $39.99  I like it a lot.  I think for upgrades I'd care more about the stabilizer, string, sight, peep, and broadheads 

[stormin85]

For me the biggest issue was the weight difference, hanging on the side of the bow, and how close they sit to the riser.

I have the octane carbon dead lock pro, its a little cheaper than the tight spot was new, but you can get tight spots used pretty cheap and I have recently contemplated getting one as I have heard the quiver bracket where it attaches to the bow is better on the tight spot, but I don't know from experience and haven't any issues with my Dead Lock so I haven't made the change.

On a separate note I run a side bar to offset the weight of the quiver and help keep the bow level at full draw anyways.

[stormin85]

Another thing, with the dead lock pro and the tight spot there is quite a bit of adjustability in how and where they sit. very much like a sight, at least for sure with the DLP, you can move it up, down, left, right, forward, back, and tilt it so there is quite a bit of flexibility there for positioning.

[BULLBLASTER]

It also depends what type of hunting you do. If you climb into a stand or blind and take your quiver off all the time it is a different world than being mobile chasing elk and always shooting with the quiver on. That said I wouldn't own any other quiver than a tight spot as of now. Maybe in the future if something better comes out.

[pianoman9701]

Tight spot is the only way to go. More forward for a stabilizing effect and locks down tight to minimize torque created by the quiver. I love it.

[Jonathan_S]

For those of you who say, "nothing but a Tight Spot"...what did you have before?

What difference did you notice in grouping after switching?

[pianoman9701]

I used the Kwikie and a Bohning quiver, not sure which one. I did notice tighter groups and a smoother feel on release.

[bobcat]

It's just like owning a $2,000 binocular. Once you have it, you don't ever want to use a binocular of lesser quality. But if all you have ever had is a $400 binocular, you don't know what you're missing, and you'll probably get by just fine.

I have a $30 quiver on my bow and I don't see the need to spend $120 on a new quiver, because mine seems to hold my arrows just as it should.

[Jonathan_S]

It's just like owning a $2,000 binocular. Once you have it, you don't ever want to use a binocular of lesser quality. But if all you have ever had is a $400 binocular, you don't know what you're missing, and you'll probably get by just fine.

I have a $30 quiver on my bow and I don't see the need to spend $120 on a new quiver, because mine seems to hold my arrows just as it should.

Shh!  I consider my $400 binoculars "high end"   

[BULLBLASTER]

For those of you who say, "nothing but a Tight Spot"...what did you have before?

What difference did you notice in grouping after switching?

I started with a 10 arrow Martin assault quiver. Then went to a tree limb quiver then ultimately to the tight spot. Pse did have a dang nice 2 piece for a while. Not sure if they still do.

[Jonathan_S]

Thanks 

[BULLBLASTER]

The tight spot is sturdier quieter and slimmer than the others I've tried. I've had mine for 6 years now.

[soccerftw123]

Its starting to look like I might buy a tight spot this week

[Jonathan_S]

  I'll put that same cash toward some new rain gear