66" Metal Riser Takedown Recurve Bow Adult Archery Competition Athletic Bow Weights 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 LB Right Handed Archery Kit

The media could not be loaded. I originally bought a very similar SAS-brand bow. It was a fine bow but I returned it for one reason: a very uncomfortable, sharp-cornered grip (a fault pointed out by several reviewers). You're going to be shooting a bow over and over again; a bad grip is a major issue.(See photos for details.)I ordered this bow because it was similar in nature and price and specifically advertised an improved, comfortable grip. They are correct. The slightly-rounded grip corner makes all the difference.In my younger years I shot the semi-pro archery circuit, every day. Just getting back in to it as a hobby. This is an excellent purchase on a target bow. Although it's not a "pro-class" bow (ie, $600+) you could easily use this for the semi-pro competition circuit; nothing wrong with the bow itself. For absolute beginners I recommend a draw weight from 22 to 26 lbs. For those with some archery experience and have developed their back muscles for drawing, 30 to 35 lbs would probably be ideal (the "Olympics" draw weight). Likely for most casual / fun adult users, 26lbs will work just about right.Here's my take on this bow set:PROS:* Good, light-weight riser* Comfortable grip (very important)* Quality limbs (especially at this price range, currently about $120. If that price goes up... the value per dollar goes down)* Three types of arrow rest-- screw-in, standard "finger" rest and flat-to-bow shelf. I recommend the screw-in.* Decent quality string. Be sure to twist it 12 to 15 times before stringing up the bow for increased action and consistency.* Superior-design bow stringer* Excellent bow-sight (if you decide to use a sight. There's lots to be said for instinctive non-sight shooting).* All the accessories, including arm guard, finger guard and nocks. For beginners: mount the nock about 1/4" to 1/2" above the top of where the arrow would sit if exact 90 degrees to the string. The arrow notches under the nock and needs some vertical room for flex.CONS:* No instructions-- so I've included a (very amateur) video on how to string the bow. There are no warnings about what can happen if you don't use the stringer. (Use the stringer! Always.) There's no information on how to set up the bow, hold the bow, properly use the arm guard and finger protector-- not even a sheet leading to a web site explaining such things. I could find no website for SinoArt itself, much less an instruction page. (If anybody finds one, please post for benefit of those just starting out.)* No locking nut on the screw-in arrow rest. (Fortunately I already had one.)That said, the seller is one of the most supportive and friendly I have come across. I contacted them via Amazon and they were bend-over-backward customer-friendly. 5-star+ feedback on that.At this price-- this is a good-quality entry-level bow. It feels good, fires well and will likely hold up for years. Be sure to un-string it when not in use (the limbs are partially wood and wood can always weaken if left strung over long periods of time). I recommend *not* breaking it down between uses (better consistency), but that's up to the individual, depending on transportation needs. For out-of-the-box usability and a comfy grip on a startup bow, I'm very happy with this.Photos and a brief essential-instruction video is enclosed. Do remember to twist the string prior to stringing it up; it provides for much better accuracy and shooting experience.

Well-packed and easy to assemble, this 20 lb draw weight bow is what I looked for with this practice home range. Using a high-density foam target, it's about the maximum force to go into the target but NOT go through the foam. The included bow-stringer works very well and was the only way to string this bow since it's so large. The long limbs & alloy riser contribute to the bow's stability, making it far more accurate. I read somewhere that the best way to develop good style and eliminate those nasty mistakes is to use a light bow, so you're not forced to concentrate on holding a heavy string with good form and expect a decent release. With a lighter bow hitting the bullseye becomes much easier and this will translate to a much heavier bow because it's developing the good form that's the real target here. This is a nice looking bow, all black, that I prefer over bright paint and colorful brand names that are often distracting. The included sight is OK, but I have a larger, fully adjustable sight that I have installed. The only thing that could use improvement is the removable black plastic handle that doesn't fit my hand, but that's easy to fix with padding & tape, then make it more permanent. I really like this bow with a 30 inch draw and I think it's a great purchase.

Pros:AffordableGood entry bowGreat lengthComes with most of the basics that you will have to buy anywaysArm guard is actually very decent. Easy clip on and snaps off.Comes with two different arrow rest types and string nocksNice sleek riserCons:Plastic sight, but it is something to work with as a beginnerCamo arm guard and tan leather stringer doesn't match with the modern style of the bowFinger tabs are way too thin and uncomfortable due to the screw protruding from the middle. This is suppose to be a finger spacer so you don't clamp the arrow when shooting, but it is way too narrow to be effective. I suggest buying the double layered ones.The limbs that came with mine were slightly smaller than the mounting on the riser. There is a minute gap on the sides and that causes the limbs to wiggle side to side just slightly when unstrung. When strung it's not noticeable, but might make a difference in your shooting.Leather padding on arm guard can make your arm a little sweaty.Stringer pocket is wide and has holes on two sides, so tip of bow can slip into one of those holes while stringing.

I just received my bow today. This bow seems to be of very good quality, the fit and finish are very nice and the blue looks awesome!I had a little trouble stringing it and the stringer actually broke on me but I was able to get it done. Once it was together I was pleasantly surprised at how nice it is for the price. It’s light and balanced and as mentioned above, it looks very good.I’ll get the chance to shoot it tomorrow and I’m looking very forward to that. Im a beginner only having fired someone else’s bow a few times. The one I used before was a bear recurve with a single cam, it was too big for me. Too much draw weight and length. My new bow feels much better. The weight is far better for targets and the draw length seems good as well.Out of the box the sight isn’t attached, so that will probably take a good bit to sight in and get it where I need it. That said, it should be pretty enjoyable to do that.Very happy with the purchase, great price.