PETE WARD
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Gear review
Cedar Ridge Pocket Quiver
O.L Adcock Designed Side quiver
By
Art Vincent , Master Leather Worker
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POCKET QUIVER
The pocket quiver I received from Art is one of the best additions to my archery supplies I have acquired to date.
It fits snugly and securely in my back pocket with no worry of an arrow falling out and being lost. I especially like the fact that I do not need to wear a belt to use this quiver, as I do not like them. The high tab on the quiver keeps your shirt tucked securely out of the way and lets the arrows slide in and out with ease. I used it this year at the 3D shoots and at the practice ranges and it has been just great .
The addition of the small pocket on the front allows me to carry my range cards, a lens cleaner for my glasses, and an insect repellent towelette conveniently out of the way but close should I need them.
I have been using the quiver for a while now and the arrows are still staying in as well as they did when it was new. I have never lost an arrow from this quiver. I like the fact that I can still shoot with ease and my arrows are not in the way, or hanging in a side quiver and clanging every time I take a step. When I have to go into the very thick bush looking for arrows (other peoples, never my own LOL) I can simply pull it out of my pocket and leave it with my bow. Normally I do not need to remove it as the arrows are tucked away from being caught up unless the bush is nearly impossible to get thru.
The Pocket Quiver is very well made and very nice to look at. Art’s craftsmanship is second to none! I would highly recommend you take a look at the variety of archery goodies he makes and if you have the opportunity to try one of his pocket quivers go for it! You will not be disappointed!! Art Makes the Pocket Quiver to fit women’s smaller pockets or for men’s large pockets.
SIDE QUIVER
I received my OL Adcock Side Stalker Quiver last year from Mr.Adcock himself. He explained that this was the one Art had first made from some designs OL had come up with. To say I was pleased is putting it mildly! Finally a quiver that has all the aspects one could ever want. It is a side quiver as well as having the option of swinging onto your back out of the way when necessary. I like the way the arrows lock securely into the clips and the broad heads fit snugly in the hood.
I had to do some adjustments to the shoulder strap, as OL’s six-foot four frame is considerably taller than my five foot five one LOL. Once the adjustments were made I loaded up my arrows and was off. The quiver is very comfortable to wear and stays out of your way for shooting. When walking through thick bush you can easily give it a little push up your back and it doubles as a back quiver. Arrows are very easy to access and can be removed with little effort. I wear a wool-hunting jacket and the leather strap grips nicely and doesn’t slide. I also found I could slip my elk calls between the strap and my jacket and they stayed put as well, leaving me with one hand free to squeeze my elk call and pull out an arrow if needed.
On days I decided not to hunt Peter was taking my quiver with him and liked it so much he decided to order one for himself. When his came it was a little fancier than the original I have, but the basics were the same. I guess when you have a good thing going you can’t improve on it too much. The new one Peter received had the addition of a buckle to unclip the strap for easier removal; I had a buckle added onto mine as well.
I can highly recommend these quivers and hopefully put as many miles and hours using mine as Mr.Adcock put on it before he so graciously gave it a new northern home.