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Sinoart Takedown Longbow: Chintzy Junk or Best Deal Ever?

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  • čas přidán 16. 08. 2024
  • The Sinoart takedown longbow also goes by the name Mandarin Duck, Black Hunter, Ember, and a few others. They are all made in China and are all extremely affordable. I bought this bow to see what all the hype was about. It's cheap, but how is the quality? Honestly, I wasn't too impressed, but if you are looking for an affordable way to get into traditional archery, you honestly can't go wrong. I apologize for no actual shooting footage, but this was just supposed to be an unboxing video that went a little long!
    If you'd like to check out the bow for yourself, please click on the Amazon affiliate link below. I’ve also left a link for the Mandarin Duck version, which people seem to have better luck with.
    Sinoart Longbow: amzn.to/2QXuuEc
    Mandarin Duck Longbow: amzn.to/2UvWvF4

Komentáře • 59

  • @SticksSteelAboveBelow
    @SticksSteelAboveBelow Před 4 lety +9

    I also did a CZcams review on ours , I replaced the string with a flemish ff string, and it smoothed it out nicely.
    I've had 30 or so trad bows, and this shoots in the top 2 or 3.
    Definitely good quick, smooth shooters.
    I also added a set of Frank Suke custom antler limb bolts and a Big Jim strap on quiver to add looks/functionality and a bit more mass.
    Now it is almost perfect, for what they cost, they can't be beat! Good review dude 🤙🇨🇦

  • @williamemilceleiro9857
    @williamemilceleiro9857 Před 2 lety +2

    How interesting! I just got the pair...recurve and longbow versions and they are also 5 pounds less than the written poundage on the limbs and boxes! I anticipated there could be a discrepancy so I ordered a middle poundage that I can still manage + or - 5 pounds. The Chinos may do this on purpose as probably most people think they can handle a certain poundage, then they try it and find out they're over- bowed, end up sending it back, so to avoid all this hassle...they probably mark it lower than it really is, especially if you consider over time it may "settle in" a few pounds lighter than when new. Thanks for the great video! Cheers!

  • @casey360360
    @casey360360 Před 3 lety +1

    I've shot plenty of other peoples bows, hell my uncle ran his own custom compound build company. I bought one of these as my first personally owned bow, with the ammo shortages I'm getting away from firearm hunting. This video has me HYPED. Sticks & Steel's comment increases the level of hype. I'm going to buy a new string this weekend before I even get the bow.

  • @johnbailey520
    @johnbailey520 Před 3 lety +2

    I bought the recurve version as a first bow and have had a blast shooting with it. As I get better form the groupings improve so the bow shoots to your level. Another shooter on the range bought this longbow version and had trouble with the limb tips breaking. The riser is comfortable like you say.

  • @bobbyb7127
    @bobbyb7127 Před 2 lety +2

    Just got my sin art today in 45#, spot on. Need to set it up tomorrow. Shot a couple arrows, kin d a loud. Need to into silencers and fur rest and hopefully it'll be quieter. My package looked exactly like yours.

  • @Saplingbat
    @Saplingbat Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for this! Mine ended up having much smoother and even fittings which I'm happy about because I really loved the riser on this one. It's my first bow so I was actually here to try and find out what the heck those clips were for lol. Very very beginner. No scale so I can't measure the draw weight, which is rough because I'm so out of shape I don't actually know if it should be easy to draw or not. But I'm doing a bit every day so hopefully I can get more comfortable with it. Exercise was part of the reason I got it after all :)

    • @BrianHuynhPersonal
      @BrianHuynhPersonal Před 2 lety

      A year late but I hope you've had fun with archery! Fitness starts with a single step and I hope you've managed to get abit more into shape since!

  • @tradmanmike3360
    @tradmanmike3360 Před 2 lety +3

    A BLACKHUNTER LONGBOW TOOK THIRD IN OHIO STATE FINALS AGAINST BOWS WELL OVER ONE THOUSAND.

    • @bowhuntingsoul2149
      @bowhuntingsoul2149  Před 2 lety

      Yep. They shoot well. This one was a dud. I later reviewed an Obert labeled model (same exact bow) and it was fantastic. If you get one that had some modicum of quality control, it’s an amazing bow.

  • @Dusty357
    @Dusty357 Před 3 lety +3

    A have the 50lb recurve with fastflight string beaver fur balls my riser is like a shiny mahogany looks nice a love this bow absolutely brilliant bow my draw length is 30” . Take care Liam 🇬🇧

    • @Talespinner35
      @Talespinner35 Před 3 lety

      If you can reply to me (I didn't see a Facebook, Instagram, or e-mail on your channel), I'd love to ask a few questions about your bow. I just ordered the 40lb recurve and it arrives today.

  • @MrRockyslegacy
    @MrRockyslegacy Před 2 lety +2

    I have the 50 lbs mandarin mk2 I absolutely love it I should’ve bought one years ago peace out from the UK 🇬🇧

    • @bowhuntingsoul2149
      @bowhuntingsoul2149  Před 2 lety

      That’s awesome. I ended up reviewing an “Obert” branded one later and it was a wonderful bow. Night and day difference in quality compared to this one. The video is somewhere here on my channel if you dig around. I’m convinced it all depends on who built the bow and on what production line on which day.

  • @williambartholomew7670
    @williambartholomew7670 Před 4 lety +4

    Dyneema string usually comes with a Black Hunter 'brand'. I own 4 Black Hunters and have eight total Dyneema strings including spares. They are Asian design and NOT Dacron. I actually prefer Dyneema over fast flght strings for longbow shooting due to smoothness and less shock and still plenty of speed.

    • @kerrymcmanus9188
      @kerrymcmanus9188 Před 2 lety

      Excelent indeed Mine came from Twig Archery set up with Nock point and silencers

  • @stevemundell9420
    @stevemundell9420 Před 3 lety +3

    I got the 60lb version its amazing

  • @theronwood5806
    @theronwood5806 Před 3 lety +2

    Same experience here. Putting a new custom string on it reduced the vibration a great deal. Aside from that it hasn’t been anything better than mediocre. All the raving reviews had me going for a minute. Maybe inconsistencies or maybe only meant for certain hands?🤷🏻

    • @simonbuffalobulltail1152
      @simonbuffalobulltail1152 Před 2 lety

      Just replace the string with real Sinew. Not the synthetic stuff. Traditionally we Western Natives use black ash with sinew. For long bows and recurve bows. The Ash is strong wood and abit flex on it and always comes back to shape. The sinew is where you get the launch. Because when pulled it doesn’t break easy and is very tough material. Elders in my area when they were younger they still have them today

  • @daennobli2229
    @daennobli2229 Před 3 lety +1

    I bought 2 Chinese bows sold by amazon both Defective.
    Both were supposed to be 55#
    The Siege SAS 55# compound bow weight was 51pounds.
    And the iGLOW 55# compound bow was 47 pounds.
    They look great but they are a waste of your time and money*
    Buy 70's-80's and early 90's bows they were made well.
    Buy Bear, PSE, Hoyt, Ben Pearson and their were a few other good bows,......and not so good bows.
    I just put them on a bow scale and I know,....Defective*
    I put a 70's bow on the scale 54 pounds after, not bad after 50 years and it go's to 60 or 70 pounds too.
    Buy something great a 80's bow.
    I'm sure with my opinion and many others you will not get scammed by china.

  • @iscariotproject
    @iscariotproject Před 4 lety +2

    its like it has been in water hence the crust and the loose felt

  • @MOAON_AABE
    @MOAON_AABE Před 8 měsíci

    What's your knock height???

  • @lesw.7691
    @lesw.7691 Před 3 lety +2

    I believe some of the Chinese bow weights are measured at 30" not a U.S. 28" amo

    • @JW-bw8nj
      @JW-bw8nj Před 3 lety

      Maybe so, but his limbs are marked 50lbs @ 28" yet pulled 45 lbs @ 28.
      I ordered a 55 lb recurve from AF Archery a few years ago that was marked 55 @ 28" but scaled 46.5 lbs @ 28", so I know this guy's pain.
      Fortunately, the 55 lb Black Hunter longbow I just got in the mail a few days ago actually did measure 55 lbs @ 28" 👍🏻

  • @tradmanmike3360
    @tradmanmike3360 Před 2 lety

    THUMBS UP FOR MAKING AWARENESS!

  • @Woollum90
    @Woollum90 Před 2 lety

    What arrows do you recommend for this how and a somewhat beginner. I’ve hunted with crossbow but not traditional bow.

  • @SamkoTradBow
    @SamkoTradBow Před 4 lety

    Great video and review!

  • @davidmathews2124
    @davidmathews2124 Před 4 lety +2

    So what did the limbs end up as...50# or 55#? You said you’d put it in the notes. Maybe I’m blind-ish.

    • @bowhuntingsoul2149
      @bowhuntingsoul2149  Před 4 lety +2

      The box said 55#. The limbs said 50#. It actually scaled at 45#. Quality control = 👎

    • @davidmathews2124
      @davidmathews2124 Před 4 lety +2

      Bowhunting Soul Oh my. Maybe they were measuring in Chinese pounds?

  • @johnvanboolen7820
    @johnvanboolen7820 Před 3 lety

    Great review, Thanks

  • @beaglegod1
    @beaglegod1 Před 3 lety

    So in your honest opinion would a 62 inch Samick Sage or one of these be better for a first timer, who is vertically challenged at only 5 foot even?🤔

    • @bowhuntingsoul2149
      @bowhuntingsoul2149  Před 3 lety +2

      beaglegod1 I think so. Or you can order one of the mandarin Duck versions imported by Lancaster Archery (forgot the name but it goes by Galaxy Ember I think). Those have been inspected by Lancaster and you’re getting a more consistent product.

  • @brianmcdermott629
    @brianmcdermott629 Před 2 lety

    Thanks so much for the review! I heard it’s more for woman or kids, would it be suitable for a man who’s a beginner?

  • @kerrymcmanus9188
    @kerrymcmanus9188 Před 2 lety

    Great bow in my opinion no shock ,fast low noise . Try a Junxing version there r so many copies it's not funny Cheers

  • @robertcrowther6134
    @robertcrowther6134 Před 4 lety +3

    Put a decent fast flight string on it add some string silencers and go out and shoot it
    You will be surprised. The limbs yes that is a fault

    • @bowhuntingsoul2149
      @bowhuntingsoul2149  Před 4 lety

      Robert Crowther absolutely with more tuning it’d be fine. I just knew I wasn’t going to keep it so I didn’t spend any more time tweaking. If someone wanted s cheap “project bow”, then it’d be a good candidate. Seems with this and the other clone brands you never know what you’re going to get. One could be a dud while another could be a relatively quality bow

    • @robertcrowther6134
      @robertcrowther6134 Před 4 lety +1

      @@bowhuntingsoul2149 The one you should have was the Mandarin Duck.I have had one for 2 years fantastic bow for the money .l have bear super grizzly but prefer the Mandarin Black Hunter

  • @anikibrother7691
    @anikibrother7691 Před 3 lety

    Yo bro. Do you preffer the samick sage over this one ? I'm debating between the 2. Looking for hunting and bow fishing.

    • @bowhuntingsoul2149
      @bowhuntingsoul2149  Před 3 lety

      If you buy the version from say Lancaster Archery Supply, you’ll get a QC’d version and know what you’re going to get. Plus you can try longbow or recurve limbs.
      That said the Samick Sage is always a good bet. Honestly it’s a style preference.

    • @anikibrother7691
      @anikibrother7691 Před 3 lety

      @@bowhuntingsoul2149 ok thanks for the tips. I think I will go with the Samick. What do you recomment for a starting lbs, I'm a beginner and what to get into hunting.

    • @bowhuntingsoul2149
      @bowhuntingsoul2149  Před 3 lety +1

      @@anikibrother7691 honestly, 35-40lbs max

    • @anikibrother7691
      @anikibrother7691 Před 3 lety

      @@bowhuntingsoul2149 cool thanks, I think 35 is it.

  • @skankhunt9078
    @skankhunt9078 Před 2 lety +2

    The crusty stuff on the bolts appears to be seamen.

  • @boost331
    @boost331 Před 3 lety +2

    From what I have seen the sino art branded bows are NOT the same as a real black hunter bow. It is a 58" bow when a real black hunter measures the full 60".

    • @searchingforhistoryuk2235
      @searchingforhistoryuk2235 Před 3 lety

      Hi mate. What's the difference between the 58" model and the 60"? Is it the limbs? I came across both on Amazon and was confused. Thanks in advance

    • @boost331
      @boost331 Před 3 lety

      @@searchingforhistoryuk2235 Hi there. As far as performance goes, both the 58 and 60 are no different. The only real difference is the obvious fact that the 60 is 2" longer. I prefer the 60 because that is true to the original black hunter design. Also replacement strings are easier to find for a 60 than for a 58. No wrong choice though really.

  • @xfactoroutdoors165
    @xfactoroutdoors165 Před 4 lety +2

    I'd be hitting them up for limb bolts. That's pitiful. Both mine were flawless. The limb weight being wrong and Velcro on the limbs is bad workmanship from what I see from other suppliers.

  • @stephenkendell1533
    @stephenkendell1533 Před 2 lety

    the are not all the same and the problems are being caused by wholesalers and resellers and copiers,should have reviewed a real one

  • @xfactoroutdoors165
    @xfactoroutdoors165 Před 4 lety +3

    Those strings they send with are trash. Likely your issue on vibrations. You got sent a dud. Buy from a better supplier. You'll be happier.

  • @metaboss2021
    @metaboss2021 Před 2 lety

    It looks like your was returned possibly

    • @bowhuntingsoul2149
      @bowhuntingsoul2149  Před 2 lety

      It was after I returned it lol. I did end up reviewing a much nicer Obert labeled version that was super nice. It’s in my video list somewhere on my channel. Luck of the draw sometimes.

    • @metaboss2021
      @metaboss2021 Před 2 lety

      @@bowhuntingsoul2149 I just got mine today and I realized as I was assembling it that they sent me the wrong side. I ordered a right handed bow and got the left handed one.

  • @IAM-pq3dz
    @IAM-pq3dz Před 3 lety

    He never shoots the fucking thing!! 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @bowhuntingsoul2149
      @bowhuntingsoul2149  Před 3 lety

      Actually I did. It wasn’t worth a damn. Not worth the time or effort to video it. Almost less worth a damn than replying to stupid comments. Thanks for watching! Remember to like, share and subscribe!

    • @bowhuntingsoul2149
      @bowhuntingsoul2149  Před 2 lety

      @Arkeves YES! You’re correct! I get paid by Fred Bear’s ghost in complimentary jugs of unicorn piss! Thanks for your insightful comments! Be sure to like, share and subscribe!