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Kwikee Kwiver Combo
By Dave Conrad
Nov 6, 2005, 06:15
Kwikee Kwiver Combo, by
Dave Conrad
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| Kwikee Combo |
Kwikee Kwiver has set the standard for quivers and is looked upon as the leader in the
industry for design and functionality.
It has been the quiver of choice for me longer than I can remember. My first, which you never forget, was a slip
on model that snuggled over the limbs of my Bear recurve. Over the years I may have tried others but I
always come back to the best.
Last
years memories of opening day still are crystal clear in my mind. I slipped into my tree stand 45 minutes
before shooting light and vividly remember plucking an arrow quietly from the
Kwikee Combo. And I mean quietly as I
sensed I had deer within 50 yards of me.
At that time I looked through my binoculars I didn't know that the dark form
in front of me was one of the biggest whitetails I had ever laid eyes on. An hour later I was reaching toward the
quiver, trembling with excitement, as I easily removed a second arrow. A second arrow I wouldn’t need as the monster
lay not more than 150 yards from me.
The Kwikee
Kwiver Combo model is still the quiver of choice for me. I especially like the secure hold from the
dual set of soft double grippers spaced evenly along the shaft. The grippers allow for a multitude of arrow
sizes from the skinniest carbons to the fattest aluminums. For smaller arrows just push the shaft into
the more recessed and smaller set of grippers.
The grippers are made with a pliable rubber material, called Artic-2,
which remains pliable as the temperatures reach zero. Combined with the double row of multiple
point slots in the shielded hood I can easily switch between fixed blades,
mechanicals and field points. The
placement of arrow holders within the dual grippers are offset in order to keep
the arrows slightly fanned out. This
helps in preventing unwanted noise from the shafts or fletching rubbing
together. You should also have no
problem holding any size broadhead within the hood. There is ample room between each arrow to hold
the widest of fixed blade broadheads.
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| Fanned Arrows |
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| Ample Tip Shield |
Other
features include the popular ULTRA-LOCK mounting system. This system insures an absolute quiet quiver attachment
for your bow. It utilizes a metal clip
and a secondary screw down knob, which tightens in a half turn, to prevent any
noise. This system is so simple yet
effective you can remove your quiver with one hand. I love the easy off feature
as I commonly remove my quiver when on stand.
It is no problem having my quiver within arms reach. This is because I utilize the optional
bracket kaddy. This ingenious accessory
allows you to mount your quiver to the tree using the ultra-lock system with
just a few turns of an integrated case hardened screw.
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| UltraLock |
The
Kwikee Kwiver comes in eight popular camouflaged pattern plus black so you
should have no problem matching your bows pattern.
Kwikee
Kwiver has four other models to fit your archery needs. This includes the original which is ideal for
a recurve and fastens quickly and firmly with the installed spring steel
clamps. If a small quiver is more of your
liken then the Kwik-3 is for you. This
quiver is so compact it folds to fit in your pocket. The Kompound is the most popular quiver
within the Kwikee line. It holds six
arrows and each broadhead holder in the hood are compartmented with the Artic 2
material. This means no noise upon arrow
removal. The final member of the Kwikee
line is the Lite 4. This model
duplicates the features of the six arrow Kompound but in a smaller 4 arrow
version. Finally all quivers are made with the best materials including
polycarbonate for the frame and shield hood and meticulously assembled, which is why they carry a Lifetime Warranty.
Besides
Kwikee Kwiver being my favorite quiver, it has also won the accolades of many archers. The company has won the Readers Choice Awards
from Bow Hunting magazine for the past 11 years. It has also claimed the Dealers Choice award
eight out of the last eleven as well as Inside Archery Best Buy four out of the
last five years. Who can argue with success?
Design
4.5 of 5
The
Combo is the best designed quiver on the market, especially for mechanical users. The dual grippers securely hold any sized
arrow whether aluminum or carbon. The
easy on/off Ultra-Lock system is designed for the ultimate in quiet. The entire line of quivers are feather light
and strong built.
Price
5 of 5
For the
features the Kwikee Kwiver is without a doubt the best value on the
market. Most models can be found in
leading sporting goods stores or archery shops for less than 30 bucks.
Dependability 4.5 of 5
Should
take years of abuse and come out strong.
The Artic-2 arrow holders stand up to the rigors of the Midwest weather and keep coming back next season for
more. The Lifetime Warranty shows it's dependibility.
For the
whole line: Kwikee Kwiver
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