SAS Pioneer 68in Longbow
Regular price
$199.99
$189.99
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There is something very special about shooting a longbow. The thrills of instinctive shooting and getting accustomed to the archers paradox are effortless with this new 68 longbow from Southland Archery. At 68" you can rest assured that you will get a high performance bow as well as a smooth shooter. The grip is meant to accommodate shooters of varying hand sizes comfortably and the price cannot be beat. Perfect your longbow game with this new recurve from SAS.
Features:
- Strong fiberglass limb Made of Maple laminations
- Riser is made of Makore Wood and Cassia Siamea
- Right hand or Left hand
- Length: 68 in
- 1 x SAS Pioneer Bow
Customer Reviews
There isn't anything wrong with this bow, I would have liked it better, if the models name had been applied to the upper limb in a way that it could be removed. The leather grip, looked like it was attached to the bow by a child. I removed the grip, turned it around and properly mounted it. I already have a 57# custom Howard Hill longbow, so I ordered a 29# one from SAS for playing around with. Looking at both bows side-by-side, the main thing, I notice is the bend of the limbs, the SAS bow looks like it needs a string that is an inch or two longer to reduce the brace height of the SAS. The SAS was very loud in the beginning, but it tamed way down after I put some cat whiskers on the string. I found the 29# bow to be a little under powered for the distance I want to shoot. I had purchased some 500 spine carbon arrows for it, I should have gotten 600's. I left the range a bit happy and a bit disappointed, but I liked the SAS bow well enough to come home and order another one in 36#. I would have liked to buy a 40# one, but then my new 500 spine arrows might be too light. Like I said, I like the SAS longbow, but I am going to try a longer string.
Great quality for the price! Shoots great. I recommend upgrading the string to the Flemish. Night and day difference.
Don’t care for handgrip other than that it’s perfect!!
I think that this is a nice bow. I can't comment on the draw weight as I don't have a tillering jig and don't pull anywhere near 28"; for the same reason, I can't comment on stacking. For me, the bow feels good. As for accuracy: practice, practice, practice. I have tried many bows, some side-by-side, some over a period of several trips to the 3D range, and I can assure you, it's not about the bow. I think this is a fine bow. The grip was not comfortable for me (I have an arthritic wrist) but a bow glove fixed that. My only problem is that at 68 inches it is a tad long for me. I seem to be settling in at 55-60 inch bows at 35 pounds. All that I shoot is 3D so my accuracy or lack thereof is affected by many factors. This bow is priced right so if a longbow is in your future the Pioneer is certainly worth a look.
Really enjoying this now and at the price it was! Fun!