mounted Arrow quiver
I am preparing to take part in a 4 day mounted archery clinic in Bend Oregon with Holm Neumann and Katie Sterns. My first time at this, and am very much looking forward to the whole thing.
I plan to build my first quiver to use in this event. Would like to get some input as to design and so forth. I am not sure what style of bow that I will eventually purchase, so this quiver may be a bit generic and somewhat undecorated. The Moguhl style bow is among my favorite styles of bows though. I do like the Turkish style and some of the Crim-Tatar quivers that I have seen. Would like to see photos of quivers that ATARN members have made along with dimensions if possible.
I have done a search of ATARN but sure that there are some that I have missed.
Also how to size & order a thumb ring, where to purchase a nice one?
Thanks to all,
Alan
I plan to build my first quiver to use in this event. Would like to get some input as to design and so forth. I am not sure what style of bow that I will eventually purchase, so this quiver may be a bit generic and somewhat undecorated. The Moguhl style bow is among my favorite styles of bows though. I do like the Turkish style and some of the Crim-Tatar quivers that I have seen. Would like to see photos of quivers that ATARN members have made along with dimensions if possible.
I have done a search of ATARN but sure that there are some that I have missed.
Also how to size & order a thumb ring, where to purchase a nice one?
Thanks to all,
Alan
Alan,
There are pictures of several of my quivers on the forum. If you need measurements, let me know.
Regarding thumb rings, I suggest that after you have practised with leather thumb tabs for a while you purchase your ring and a small half-round file. Once you know how your thumb feels when it is comfortable, it is easy to remodel a horn ring to increase your comfort. It can be finished off with a nail file for a smooth surface.
While I use a metal ring myself, I don't recommend them until the archer has considerable experience and certainly suggest they be tried before they are bought.
There are pictures of several of my quivers on the forum. If you need measurements, let me know.
Regarding thumb rings, I suggest that after you have practised with leather thumb tabs for a while you purchase your ring and a small half-round file. Once you know how your thumb feels when it is comfortable, it is easy to remodel a horn ring to increase your comfort. It can be finished off with a nail file for a smooth surface.
While I use a metal ring myself, I don't recommend them until the archer has considerable experience and certainly suggest they be tried before they are bought.
Thanx Bede,
Where would I search for your quivers?
Alan
Where would I search for your quivers?
Alan
Alan,
They were on this site. Just in case they are no longer available. Here are some pictures of a left-handed quiver I made for Dr Grayson. This one has an insert for spacing arrows, but it is no necessary for this kind of quiver.
They were on this site. Just in case they are no longer available. Here are some pictures of a left-handed quiver I made for Dr Grayson. This one has an insert for spacing arrows, but it is no necessary for this kind of quiver.
The previous parts of a quiver were displayed with a one centimeter grid in the background. The next is the assembled and dyed quiver. The spacer for arrows is not really much use on horseback.
Bede,
Thanx for the photos. I think that I shall work on a quiver somewhat like the one that you have posted although a bit more simple in design. Not too much time before I need it for the mounted archery clinic.
I understand two of the hanger straps from the top , could you elaborate on what looks like a third strap from the center section of the back of the quiver you crafted?
Is this third strap necessary?
All the best,
Alan
Thanx for the photos. I think that I shall work on a quiver somewhat like the one that you have posted although a bit more simple in design. Not too much time before I need it for the mounted archery clinic.
I understand two of the hanger straps from the top , could you elaborate on what looks like a third strap from the center section of the back of the quiver you crafted?
Is this third strap necessary?
All the best,
Alan
Alan,
Before I learned how to use the third strap on the inner face of the quiver, I had a lot of trouble with the quiver moving around when riding. It made noise and made me uncertain of where the arrows were when I was about to draw.
The third strap (which was also used on Manchu quivers), makes the quiver more stable and allows you to more precisely set the angle the quiver has for more comfortable drawing of the arrows.
Before I learned how to use the third strap on the inner face of the quiver, I had a lot of trouble with the quiver moving around when riding. It made noise and made me uncertain of where the arrows were when I was about to draw.
The third strap (which was also used on Manchu quivers), makes the quiver more stable and allows you to more precisely set the angle the quiver has for more comfortable drawing of the arrows.
Bede,
Thank you very much , this is truly the case of one picture being worth a thousand words.
Regards,
Alan
Thank you very much , this is truly the case of one picture being worth a thousand words.
Regards,
Alan