Trophy Taker Quivalizer: Gimmick or Game Changer?

by **S&S Archery Rob** » 04 13, 2016 • [Post 1]

The attention on this product has been crazy. Either you love it or you hate it. Read my review and then let me know what you think..

http://blog.sandsarchery.com/trophy-taker-quivalizer/

by **Lefty** » 04 13, 2016 • [Post 2]

Part of my problem may be ," I dont care what others think" To a point

Seems like a good and smart accessory. Just beyond my budget. I need a new bow first

by **CurlyTail** » 04 13, 2016 • [Post 3]

Looks like 2 birds with one stone to me. Of course, I am a sucker for anything new or different.

by **Ridge Ghost** » 04 13, 2016 • [Post 4]

Pretty dang expensive at first glance. But then when you add up the cost of a Tight Spot quiver and B-Stinger and compare to the Quivalizer, it actually starts to make sense. I already have too much money in my quiver and stabilizer, but if I was starting from scratch I would take a long, hard look at this option.

by **VT Sasquatch** » 04 17, 2016 • [Post 5]

It looks kind of bulky for hunting but if it helps accuracy it may be worth it. I am always skeptical of new products. I've seen too many gimmicks like the Banjo Minnow, Cough Silencer, wind direction powder, the Butt Out tool (although a friend of mine says it was the best $10.00 he ever spent). It's just my natured but I have been humble many times by doubting. For example, I was absolutely convinced that deer "jumping the string" was a myth, at least at normal range with a decent bow. Slow motion videos have confirmed that it happens and that I was dead wrong in writing it off as a myth.

Hey Ridge Ghost, are you a Griz fan?

by **husky390** » 04 17, 2016 • [Post 6]

Interesting product that I might check out but the more crap I add to my bow, the more I want to switch to Trad.
Is the quiver head deep enough for Ramcat Broadheads? It wouldn't be fun having them dig into your tricep while walking with the quiver resting against your arm.

by **Brendan** » 04 18, 2016 • [Post 7]

Well, I've been thinking about one of these for awhile now, so I just broke down and ordered one from S&S to try out. I'll compare weights, shootability, convenience to my current Tightspot + Bee Stinger. At worst, I decide it's too cumbersome and sell it after getting a chance to try it out...

by **six** » 04 20, 2016 • [Post 8]

Looks very functional. Brendan I'll be waiting for your review. I'm curious to see if it will work inside a popup blind.

by **Brendan** » 05 11, 2016 • [Post 9]

I figured I'd bring this back up to the top.

I did receive and install my quivalizer. It weighs 6 ounces less than my Bee Stinger Stabilizer + Tight Spot Quiver. But, I haven't had a ton of shooting time with it yet. I'm going to try to shoot some at longer ranges this weekend and take some pictures / videos to show people the ergonomics and how quickly you can change positions of the quiver.

Still not enough experience to decide if I like it enough to keep it or not, but more coming.

by **Brendan** » 05 13, 2016 • [Post 10]

Went to the range today, took some pictures and some video. I still need to do a little more shooting before I can render a real opinion, but here are some pictures in the mean time...

Side Mount:

Front Mount Full Draw:

Arrow Nocked:

by **Mathewsz7-elkridge** » 05 13, 2016 • [Post 11]

How did you shoot with it and does it make your bow front heavy?

by **Brendan** » 05 14, 2016 • [Post 12]

Yes, I am shooting better. Hard to say how much though as I've been shooting infrequently over the last month. But initial reaction - not a silver bullet, but it has tightened groups up some and the fliers I've had haven't been as bad. The final verdict for me will be as I shoot it consistently for a month or two.

It doesn't make the bow feel front heavy when shooting for me, but it is more cumbersome when carrying it mounted in the front position. It also catches the wind more than a shorter more low-profile stabilizer.

by **Mathewsz7-elkridge** » 05 14, 2016 • [Post 13]

Awesome keep us informed. I am definitely consider it because shooting with a quiver on is new for me.

by **Elkhntr08** » 05 15, 2016 • [Post 14]

I know that shooting with a full quiver on then taking it off will affect you point of impact. I would think that stating with 4 arrows in this thing and ending up with none would have to have an affect. How can you fine tune your bow when your changing your stabilizer weight with each shot?

by **Brendan** » 05 15, 2016 • [Post 15]

Elkhntr08 wrote:I know that shooting with a full quiver on then taking it off will affect you point of impact. I would think that stating with 4 arrows in this thing and ending up with none would have to have an affect. How can you fine tune your bow when your changing your stabilizer weight with each shot?

I think if you're worried about your 4th or 5th shot, you've got bigger problems

In all honesty, I think that's a non-issue. Nothing that practice and getting used to the setup (similar to a side-mount quiver) won't get you past. My only concerns are the size, ease of carrying it around, or having to move the quiver from side to front mount when getting "set up" for a shot.

by **Elkhntr08** » 05 15, 2016 • [Post 16]

Not worried about the 4th or 5th shot, but the second will be different from the first. If you're telling people that changing the weight of your stabilizer by 400-500 grains won't affect the shot at 40-60 yards, then I think you've got bigger issues. I hate shooting with a quiver on for that reason. We haven't even talked about the amount of wind that thing will catch sticking out that far. There will always be someone out there to buy the newest gizmo to hit the market. Good luck with it and hope it works out for you.

by **Brendan** » 05 16, 2016 • [Post 17]

I shoot with a quiver all the time, it never comes off. I shoot empty quiver and full. Because of that practice, it does not change my POI out to 80 yards, at least to the amount I'm able to tell. Yes, it requires practice, but I still consider that part a non-issue, or at least the same as my tight spot. A benefit to the quivalizer is that the weight is on the left side of the bow, acting a little bit like a side stabilizer to offset the weight of accessories on the right.

If you look above, you'll notice one of the first downsides I called out is the wind. I'm not saying this is a silver bullet, and I'm not sure if I'll use it yet come September, I'm not going to make that decision until I've shot it consistently for a month or two. But, initial reactions are I'm shooting better.

Your mileage may vary...