APA bows

[Loco]

Does any body shoot APA bow. And how do you like it.

[Cal]

A few guys I shoot with have the Viper and I'd say its one of the best bows I've shot. I probably will never get one cause the shops I've seen them in are asking anywhere from around $900 to over a grand for them and there are bows I think are ALMOST as nice for quite a bit less money. In short I think they are great but overpriced.

[munyee4321]

well boys the 2011 are the ones to get...... they are 100bucks cheaper then last years for the same models...

bought a pit viper last year...... worth every cent i paid for it.........even better now for those interested as mentioned.. 100 bucks cheaper.

[Outcast]

With the technology that has gone in to draw length adjustment with alot of the new bows i would never buy a bow anymore that required a module to change draw length.
Just my opinion. Makes resale a whole lot easier as well as tweaking your draw length to make it perfect for you.

[munyee4321]

Originally Posted by Outcast

With the technology that has gone in to draw length adjustment with alot of the new bows i would never buy a bow anymore that required a module to change draw length.
Just my opinion. Makes resale a whole lot easier as well as tweaking your draw length to make it perfect for you.

good thing apa bows modual are draw length adustable... 25"-30"..

not modual drawlenght specific

[Loco]

Well that would mean you got rid of your ross. I can't or don't want to shoot an asses bow anymore. U should come fishing one day and bring that bow so I can have a look at it.

[Outcast]

Originally Posted by munyee4321

good thing apa bows modual are draw length adustable... 25"-30"..

not modual drawlenght specific

when did they change?

[Outcast]

Just went through the website and the technical shows modules for the cams?

[munyee4321]

Originally Posted by Outcast

Just went through the website and the technical shows modules for the cams?

I dont ever recall any of the recent apa bow dual cams requireing a mod specific draw length but i could be wrong.

however all single cams are drawlength ajustable this i know for a fact.. seeing as i own one...

[Outcast]

Originally Posted by munyee4321

I dont ever recall any of the recent apa bow dual cams requireing a mod specific draw length but i could be wrong.

however all single cams are drawlength ajustable this i know for a fact.. seeing as i own one...

I stand corrected! The single cam bows are adjustable now or maybe last year. Anything with dual cams requires modules.

[Trav]

Originally Posted by Loco

Does any body shoot APA bow. And how do you like it.

I have shot APA bows for the last 4 years. They are a very good bow and they are Canadian made so that makes it that much sweeter.

They are priced like any of the other top end bows out there. I have a XL36 that should be here when I get back from my Wolf hunt this week. It is Carbon fiber color and should be a real sweet bow to compete with and hunt with

all the Single Cam ones are adjustable right on the Cam the Dual Cam you need a Mod to change out individual draw lengths

[Cal]

Originally Posted by Trav

I have shot APA bows for the last 4 years. They are a very good bow and they are Canadian made so that makes it that much sweeter.

They are priced like any of the other top end bows out there. I have a XL36 that should be here when I get back from my Wolf hunt this week. It is Carbon fiber color and should be a real sweet bow to compete with and hunt with

all the Single Cam ones are adjustable right on the Cam the Dual Cam you need a Mod to change out individual draw lengths

Exactly, they are a top of the line bow with a top of the line price. If I was going to buy a top of the line bow it would be an APA. My point is that there is now alot of midrange equipment that performs like top of the line equipment. If your a cheap bugger like me its hard to spend APA prices when I can get similar performance for significantly less. But ya, awesome bows go get one.

[Loco]

Thanks for the info guy. I shoot a original Ross which is a great bow. I m ready for a new one and was looking at hoyt, mathew, and apa. I like the idea of shooting a Canadian Made Bow. All in the same price range so I think I will order a APA.

[Trav]

Originally Posted by Cal

Exactly, they are a top of the line bow with a top of the line price. If I was going to buy a top of the line bow it would be an APA. My point is that there is now alot of midrange equipment that performs like top of the line equipment. If your a cheap bugger like me its hard to spend APA prices when I can get similar performance for significantly less. But ya, awesome bows go get one.

They also have a new version out for the budget minded people it is called the sidewinder, it retails for 650ish i think

[dgl1948]

I have been looking at a new bow. Here is the price list they sent me.

APA Compound Bows Left Right MAP
SIDEWINDER APA201 APA202 $649.00
PIT VIPER APA141 APA142 $819.90
VIPER V7 APA145 APA146 $859.90
MAMBA M7 APA147 APA148 $859.90
KING COBRA HE APA149 APA150 $859.90
VIPER XL 35 APA205 APA206 $979.90
MAMBA XL 36 APA203 APA204 $979.90

APA Anodized Target Bows Left Right MAP
SIDEWINDER TARGET APA251 APA252 $739.90
PIT VIPER TARGET APA191 APA192 $919.90
VIPER 7.0 TARGET APA195 APA196 $959.90
MAMBA 7.0 TARGET APA197 APA198 $959.90
KING CORBRA HE TARGET APA199 APA200 $959.90
VIPER XL 35 TARGET APA255 APA256 $1,079.90
MAMBA XL 36 TARGET APA253 APA254 $1,079.90

[hwkirby]

I shot PSE for years and then, when in the market for a new bow a couple of years back I tried the APA at the Calgary Archery Centre. I walked out of there with a BOA. It is fast and super quiet and has all kinds of neat little features like the "limb hooks" which allows you to hang the bow from a tree limb or the like. Simple but nice! I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another one.

[ShawnM]

They sure look like sexy bows. Supporting a Canadian manufacturer is a nice bonus to buying one. I shoot a PSE now that's only a couple years old but for my next bow it'll be an APA or a Hoyt.

The limb hooks, carrying handle, etc are very nice touches. They show a lot of thought went into the design.

[Muskeg]

Just checking them out again online after this thread. they are cool bows, never shot one but love the fang idea.. the multiposition roller guide looks a little archaic though. how does it lock down? set screws on carbon? even set screws on steel sounds scary.. that thing could come loose from the riser or from the slide and end up stuck in your head. Is it just me or does that look dangerous? click http://www.apaarchery.com/apa-exclus...efficiencylimb

[ShawnM]

Was at CAC last night and found out the owner shoots an APA bow. I looked around at what they had there and it didn't look like they have any of this year's models. Lots of '09 and '10 bows, many of them look like they may have been demo bows with little chips and dings on them. Not a huge deal, especially if you catch a deal on a bow, but I wonder if they aren't bringing new stock in because they aren't selling much? I guess the Basspro must have killed the mid to low end bow market for the smaller businesses.

[Front Row]

the new 2011 APA bows aren't in at the Calgary Archery Centre yet but they should be in soon,however they do have great deals on the previous models all of which will do whatever you need.
As for myself I shoot 2 APA's the X1 for hunting and the X2 for target/3d I couldn't imagine shooting anything else

[ShawnM]

Originally Posted by Front Row

the new 2011 APA bows aren't in at the Calgary Archery Centre yet but they should be in soon,however they do have great deals on the previous models all of which will do whatever you need.
As for myself I shoot 2 APA's the X1 for hunting and the X2 for target/3d I couldn't imagine shooting anything else

I look forward to seeing them. The ones they have now aren't in the camo patterns, just the tan and black colors. Probably doesn't make a bit of difference, but it's what I like.

Anyone shot the compact bow from APA? I like my PSE Brute because it's so compact. I'm sure I lose penetration and speed for using a compact but for lugging through the bush etc it can't be beat.

[Front Row]

the black and tan is the new "Buckskin Stealth" cammo patern but you can still order any of their bows in their other cammo paterns or target colours.I am taking a Pit Viper for a test ride for the next little while will let you know how it shoots.

[ShawnM]

Originally Posted by Front Row

the black and tan is the new "Buckskin Stealth" cammo patern but you can still order any of their bows in their other cammo paterns or target colours.I am taking a Pit Viper for a test ride for the next little while will let you know how it shoots.

Awesome, would love to hear about it.

[thrude1]

Im on my second APA. had the black mamba mx2 then last year replaced it with a mamba 6.5, love it,and im thinking on picking up a viper at CAC (last yrs$799)i also have a mathews and two pses but gotta love the APA. Dont think you go wrong by going with APA and as far as buying a cheap, less expensive bow, i dont think youll come close in terms of quality and Im cheap as the next guy

[ww2269]

I have been tossing around the idea of getting a new APA as well and would probably go with the Viper V7 or Mamba M7. I like the specs on both, but have only shot Mathews single cam before so I dont know which way to go.

[Trav]

Originally Posted by ww2269

I have been tossing around the idea of getting a new APA as well and would probably go with the Viper V7 or Mamba M7. I like the specs on both, but have only shot Mathews single cam before so I dont know which way to go.

both of them are great bows brother has the m7 and it is very sweet to shoot

[Alberta Bigbore]

Do the single cams offer a nice solid wall? And what do you think of thier own brand of arrow rests.


I was thinking about this model possibly this year for a new toy

http://www.apaarchery.com/bows-viper-v7.html



but not in that color as shown Although I do see how that color would work in many applications of cover.. hmmmmm




Just a question... A bow so extreme like the King Cobra with "up to " 362 fps and sporting a 5 1/16" brace height... is more suited to someone who shoots a lot and has skinny forearms.. Correct?

[ShawnM]

Originally Posted by Alberta Bigbore

Do the single cams offer a nice solid wall? but not in that color as shown Although I do see how that color would work in many applications of cover.. hmmmmm

At first I really didn't care for that color either but after visualizing it against typical Alberta back grounds it could really work here.

[MWD 800]

I was at CAC a few weeks ago and I was really eyeballing the APA's. The guy behind the counter(assuming he was the owner) said that he had one that I could shoot. I AM SOLD!!! I am not sure which bow I want to get tho. I will have to shoot them all I guess As for the new coloring, I love it.

Joe

[warbridle]

I shot a buddy's new M7 awhile ago and all I can say is smooooooooth. Al really knows his stuff.