Sidewinder Hip Quiver Adapter Product Evaluations
For those of you who would rather shoot your bow without a quiver attached to it, the solution is here. Add versatility to your archery arsenal with the Sidewinder Hip Quiver Adapter.
I recently traveled to Argentina to bow hunt a wide variety of game. Speaking with Alejandro Trigo of TGB Outfitters (www.tgboutfitters.com) he informed me that we would be doing plenty of walking and stalking, as well as tree stand or blind hunting. That meant I had to have an easy way to quietly carry shafts, and have quick access to them in a variety of situations.
I normally use a detachable quiver on my bow, and take it off once I get into my stand. Having a spare quiver bracket attached to my stands here at home makes this possible, but you need a spare bracket for each and every stand.
The Sidewinder arrived right on schedule and prior to my hunt, and within a few minutes I was able to attach my spare quiver bracket to it. All you'll need is a screwdriver and the proper mating bracket. There are several manufacturers of detachable quivers nowadays, my choice was the Kwikee Kwiver. Having used this quiver type for years meant I had a few spare brackets in my archery tackle box. Of course, you must supply your own quiver as well.
The Sidewinder makes moving your quiver from your bow to your hip a breeze. We were constantly on the go during my hunt, in and out of trucks, in elevated stands, in ground blinds, and walking. Just a simple snap-off and snap-on gave me the versatility I needed.
The rotating mount of the Sidewinder was an obvious benefit when I was getting in and out of the trucks. Simply pop off your quiver, and jump in. Rotating the mount makes you forget you're wearing it, and it doesn't interfere with anything while seated in the truck.
Rotating the mount or changing the angle of the Sidewinder was a necessity when moving through the thick brush I hunted. The manufacturer recommends a fleece or leather cover over the hood of your quiver to help reduce noise when moving through the brush. Covers for some brands of quivers are available from Sidewinder, but you can make your own with some peel-and-stick fleece and a few minutes with a pair of scissors.
For tree stand hunting, I was able to strap the Sidewinder to the tree using a military style web belt. Another discovered benefit! It allowed me to put my arrows just about anywhere and at any angle. Right side up, upside down, sideways, near my left hand or my right. Talk about versatile.
Overall, I found the Sidewinder a great benefit and it fits into many different styles of hunting as well as recreation and 3D shooting.
If you are someone who would rather shoot without a quiver attached to your bow, you better give the Sidewinder a serious look. You can find additional information at www.sportsandrectec.com/archerytech/
Bob Stotz is a member of the management staff at Northern Wilderness Outfitters of Alberta, Canada. www.huntingalberta.com
Published with permission of Bob Stotz.
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I am a big fan of using hip quivers for hunting. I have been using a hip quiver for several years, but have been contemplating going back to a bow-mounted quiver. When I came across the Sidewinder Hip Quiver Adapter (HQA) I was very interested in giving this product a try.
The Sidewinder HQA is made from a plastic material that is lightweight and strong; it is not bulky either. The arm of the Sidewinder rotates 360°, which allow the arrows to be carried in various positions.
The Sidewinder HQA needs a belt; a leather belt works really well, but a military (nylon) trouser belt will work just as well to carry the Sidewinder.
The Sidewinder HQA needs to have a Kwikee Kwiver bracket attached to it so it can hold a Kwikee Kwiver. Stainless steel hardware is supplied with the HQA to attach the bracket to the arm of the HQA.
After getting our Sidewinders set up for the Kwikee Kwiver I was ready to try it out.
After arriving at our hunting spot I "strapped" on my belt that held the HQA. I was getting a few things together and after a few minutes didn't realize that I had it attached to me.
I headed out to my stand and began moving the Sidewinder in different positions to see what would work best for me. Personally, I like carrying the quiver with the arrow fletching back and slightly pointed downward. As I was walking through some of the thick brush on the ranch and carrying the arrows in the above mentioned position, I was able to maneuver through without any problems.
Once in my ladder stand I removed the belt and placed it around the big oak tree. I was able to adjust the Sidewinder's arm to a position that I could easily remove an arrow from it and it was secure at the same time. I prefer the fletching down and on my right side.
After I was finished hunting that morning I decided to drive to a different spot on the ranch. I always had to remove my other hip quiver before heading off, but with the Sidewinder there is no need to remove anything but the quiver itself, rotate the arm and drive. It won't interfere with your seat belt either.
The Sidewinder HQA is suitable for a round of 3-D as well. The arrows are readily accessible, position the fletching out of the way and they won't "flop" around like a traditional 3-D quiver.
The Sidewinder HQA gives you the ability to be versatile. I, like many others, don't shoot a bow with my quiver attached. The Sidewinder allows you to remove the quiver from your bow and place it on your hip, when hunting, and keeps the extra arrows close by. This is a great piece of equipment to add to your gear bag.
What could make the Sidewinder HQA better?
Nothing, but It would be really cool if they came in a camouflage type pattern.
Over all I rate the Sidewinder Hip Quiver Adapter with 5 stars.
If you have ever considered a hip quiver, give the Sidewinder Hip Quiver Adapter a try.
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Sidewinder Hip Quiver Adapter by Sports Recreation Technologies
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