I was ready to pull the trigger on a Bear takedown until I saw this. I really like the ILF aspect. I’ve been thinking about limiting all my takedowns to ILF’s only, just for the variety they offer across the board.
which way did you go in the end - I'm in the same quandry. It definitely looks pretty nice. I'm thinking this bow with some superfast carbon limbs (Probably UUkha). really interested in your thoughts:) Cheers, Campbell
Have them send you a Tigershark Pro, they pin alignment instead of pockets for a take-down is something they may want you to show off. I just got mine in
At roughly the same price point and ILF, how does this compare to the Samick Discovery with aluminum riser? The wood is more appealing but I might just go all-in for quality and get a W&W Black Wolf as I'm skeptical of the long-term durability of the Stingray (Lark) riser. Thanks for the review!
Thanks for the in depth review! One quick question because I am new to buying a bow: What would this bow be used for sport wise? Is it a field bow, barebow, target bow, or just a recreational bow? I'm looking for a good beginning bow and I like the look and reviews of the Stingray, but I am also interested is possibly taking up field barebow at some point.
This is not a wooden riser. Not entirely at least. The front is carbon. That black part is phenolic resin. And only the back of the riser looks like it's from wood. But it looks like an awesome bow, I wish it had a plunger hole.
Greetings NuSensei, great video. Watched the review of the Spyder as well and SWArchery looks like a winner for me. Question -- would this make a suitable backyard bow to practice and possibly one day use hunting?
Definitely a nice looking bow. Thanks for the review. This may be the one for me. Do you know of any stores in Melbourne Australia which may stock these?
Better than the Black Hunter by far. Remember that the Black Hunter is a budget bow. The "wood" riser feels rough and unpolished, and the bow is fairly crude, but it flings arrows. The Stingray is nearly 3x the price, and you get a bow that is much better-looking, more polished in its finished (literally and figuratively), and is smoother to use. Also bonus points for ILF takedown limbs.
Excellent video, NuSensai. Is this an older version? Because the stingray on the southwest archery site looks different in look, color, and design than in this video (the video looks more pleasing, lol)
It's the older version, yes. You can still get this style riser with different branding from Old Mountain or from White Feather (in fact, it would be much cheaper to do the latter and order from Alternative).. I suspect that SWA dropped the older model because it's just glued on carbon that's not functional and they were probably peeling; I'd be curious to see a long term review. I'm probably going to build a bow with the White Feather Starling or Firefinch instead of the Lark/Stingray. I wonder how the Stingray limbs compare to the Samick Discovery limbs because I'll probably use those.
NUSensei - If you could choose between this, running a set of UUkha limbs and a Bear takedown and the price was going to be similar ($1700nz), which would you choose. I've been lusting after a Bear Takedown since I first saw one, but having shot one back to back with my Martin/Damon Howat Hunter, it really doesn't seem to be offering much more - (slightly smoother on release, prettier). I'm thinking having the ability to have the trad look with some ultra fast limbs is appealing - beauty and performance. Your thoughts would be appreciated. BEST REGARDS, Campbell:)
If I am not able to spend $500 on a bow as a beginner but one of good quality and step down for $300+, which bow would you recommend? I have watched MANY videos and compared and trust your opinion.
Hi Nusensei, please please PLEASE tell me the name of your quiver in this video. I love it!! And thank you so much for all I've learned from you about all things Archery. A wonderful teacher. Respect from Ireland.
Great review. Do you have a guide of what arrow spines to use for bow poundage? Say for default 28 inch length arrows? Are arrow spines shooring-distance dependant? Due to the paradox?
I did some research and it looks like it is the same manufacturer / bow. Can't find the White Feather in any US distributors but some UK ones have it for cheaper than the Southwest stingray ( i was only able to find the riser in stock not the full kit ).
That glove you're using, what's the name of that? I know you mentioned it before, but I cant remember what brand it is to be able to buy one for myself
hi I have a question how come your hand holding the bow move to the left after each shoot. I have been washing your vid n you don't do it in the other vid so far .?
Nu... do you think that a 17inch riser is good enough comparing with 21 inch riser? I am considering on get one of this. My draw is 28 inch. Do you recommend to get long or medium limbs? Thanks for your advices. You are great.
I have a similar draw length to you, and when I bought this bow, I had it configured with a 15" riser and long limbs. To me, it works quite well. I personally suggest long limbs for a smoother draw over faster speeds. Some people might hunt with a 21" riser, but to me, you're going into target risers at that length.
Is the riser the same one from the southwest archery site? Because the riser in the video looks very very different than the one off the website, and almost identical to the one from 3rivers archery, the trad ILF 17" riser. www.3riversarchery.com/trad-ilf-riser.html www.southwestarcheryusa.com/collections/ilf-bows/products/southwest-archery-stingray-2-0-ilf-recurve-bow-available-in-60-62-64-draw-weights-in-25-55-lbs-usa-based-company-perfect-for-beginners-to-pros-stringrertool-included
"Plebs"!!!!!!!......I would think that at least 80% of your audience would fall under your "Pleb" category... and of those most I think would object to being referred to as a "Pleb", which is a derogatory reference. A £150 bow will and can shoot as well and as accurately as any "High end" bow....it is down to the archers skill in mastering the bow and making the correct arrow choice that counts, not the price tag!
