
One of the first places the quiver came to reside was the archer’s body itself.ĭespite its limited representation in modern media, the belt quiver was the most common in the first days of the quiver. The quiver can be designed to rest in one of a few different places. Some of those factors include position, material, and arrow count, which we’ll explore individually. There are many factors that go into determining what a quiver will look and feel like. The different kinds of quivers have increased over time, making the quick identification of one a more complicated task. If you’re not a fan of medieval fantasy, you may have seen a quiver on Hawkeye’s back in The Avengers or one of the following movies in the Marvel franchise.īoth Orlando Bloom and Jeremy Renner were outfitted with quivers to complete their master archer ensemble, and even though they may have looked very different, they both achieved the main goal of a quiver, which is to store arrows in a secure place until the archer is ready to use them. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, can be seen using his quiver throughout the Lord of the Rings and even The Hobbit movies. Though you may not have known what it was at the time, you’ve probably seen quivers in some of your favorite blockbuster movies.įor example, Legolas, an elf of the Woodland Realm and one of the main characters in J.R.R. The quiver increases convenience as well as making transportation easier. In order to avoid broken or lost arrows, archers of centuries past invented the quiver to hold their ammunition. The quiver is not a complicated device, but it does perform a very important function.Īrchery would be much more difficult while trying to hold a dozen arrows in one hand, and laying the arrows on the ground is just not a good idea. Most quivers hold between three and twenty arrows.įor most archers, the quiver is one of the most important accessories in their gear bag, and it’s been around since the beginning of archery. Both bowhunters and target archers often use this accessory, which can be stored on the archer’s body, on his bow, or on the ground. But over the years, archers and intelligent minds have come together to improve the sport of archery by developing helpful accessories like the quiver.Īn archery quiver is a cylindrical container designed to hold an archer’s arrows. This is recommended for our bows with the new ConcealCap design without the need for drilling handle inserts.Technically, all you need to practice archery is a bow and a few arrows. This style quiver is recommended for our new ConcealCap design, since there are no exposed bolts for attaching but it does require the installation of quiver inserts in the handle.
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For instructions on how to install, view our Quiver Video.įor our Stabi-Lock™ Models with ConcealCap SIDE MOUNT “Kick Back Extreme”

A pair of quiver bolts (longer than the standard bolts shipped with our bows) is required for installing, and are included with your quiver order, as well as the mount adapter needed for your Bob Lee Bow. It is lightweight (only a few ounces, fully loaded), holds 5 arrows securely and can be instantly installed or removed without unstringing your bow and without removing arrows from the quiver. Double Layer – Brown Water Buffalo over BlackĪttaches to our Bolt-Up models without inserts or modifications.Available for right and left hand shooters in these options ( scroll at left for photos): We carry three attachment styles of Great Northern quivers embossed with our brand to make a practical and attractive addition to your Bob Lee takedown recurve or long bow.
