Quiver & Arrow Advice

[Grumulkin]

I just got a nice recurve bow in trade.  I don't plan to have a bow mounted quiver so what quiver would you recommend for hunting?


Also, I'm shopping for arrows.  I don't think I'll go for aluminum and after knowing of a couple of serious hand injuries from carbon fiber arrows coming apart, I'm not interested in them either.  I'm planning on using wooden arrows so what arrow maker would you recommend?


Also, the bow is rated for 53 lbs. at a 28 inch draw.  My natural draw would probably be closed to 31 inches.  Would using longer arrows be likely to damage the bow?

[Empty Quiver]

I have and have used a Cat QuiverIV (?) for years. It is a medium sized daypack with an included back quiver. The only drawback I can say is if you are packing in a stand. I bungee my Quiver to the stand, not great but it works.
 
Is your draw length based on what you used when compound shooting? I ask because my draw shrunk when I picked up a trad bow. Anyhoo, as long as the bow is not one of the very short ones I would not foresee a problem. When buying arrows be sure to calculate arrow length and increased bow weight. I would start with an arrow spined for a 65# bow if everything is as you said. YRMV.

[mjh]

About a 31 in draw add 3lbs to each inch over 28 so thats 53 plus 9 puts your at about 62 lbs at 31 inches, hope your bow is 62 inches or  longer or you migh be experienceing some finger pinch at full draw....might get some help determining your draw length just to be sure..
Arrows if wood I would go a little heavier about 70-75 spine, your shooting a recurve most likely close to or center cut so a little stiff is ok, I like a slightly heavier arrow for wood, try 125 gr field tips or even 145 gr tips and see what kind of flight you get...oh and your going to be shooting full lenght arrows too with your long draw length...
For hunting I used a sleway hip quiver for many years last couple of years I've used a safari tough arrow master a tube type quiver, lots of versitilty and the arrows are kept covered and out of the way
Took me a few trys to get wood arrows that I liked the best and it has been about 8 years since I have bought wood arrows as I mostly shoot carbon these days can't really recommed a good fletcher as I was buying custom wood arrows and my guy has kinda fallen off the radar as it were......try tradgang.com lots of good info and resources for arrows over there...
Good luck and have fun!!
 

[streak]

If you are going with wood arrows might want to look at having some made up with ash!
Wood arrows in certain situations can break and do the same injury as a carbon arrow. If you have a true 31" draw with a recurve bow, shooting longer arrows would not be a problem as long as you keep the length reasonable.
For quivers, there is a wide range to select from. I have a Cat Quiver that does fairly well especially in inclement weather. I used mine on a caribou hunt in Prudhoe Bay , Alaska. Only problem is trying to return an arrow back into the quiver after it has been shot takes a little effort.
At present I use bow quivers and carbon arrows after years of shooting wooden arrows.

[Grumulkin]

I talked with the guy who made the bow and he said the maximum draw length should be no more than 30 inches if I didn't wish to damage it.  I guess I'll just have to adapt to something that doesn't fit quite right like I have many times before.

[mjh]

First see if you actually have a true 31 in draw with the recurve, second don't short change proper form and correct shooting mechanics, third if the bow shouldn't be drawn past 30inchs and you do draw 31 time to trade off that bow for something that will work for you.   I've seen time and time again with people (men, women, kids) who try to addapt to equipment that just dosen't fit them in so many ways and they end up shooting not so well, they get frustrated, they don't improve with practice, they form bad habits, and so on.   Do yourself a favor if you really want to get into shooting recurves get a bow that fits at a reasonable weight you can handle, arrows that are matched properly, and get in some good practice and enjoy!