apa innovation bows

[Pappa]

Anyone have any first hand experience with this manufacturer? Not interested in what you've heard or your opinion unless you or a hunting buddy has used or owned one. I can read all the advertising myself. Just looking for real world experience. I just don't want this to turn into a p!ss!ng match about which bow is best. Thanks

[gr8tbigkid]

i have a left and a right handed mamba x2 and have ruined more arrows with these two bows than any bow i have owned in last 15 years got 2 robinhoods at 20yrds and one at 30yrds sooo very accurate..... great back wall and nice to pull back very smooth heard few negative things about the king cobra and the speed ratings on the mamba does fall bit short from the advertised but at 323fps i am quite happy but for comfort and handling i love em... if you wana know anything else just ask i have few friends with em no issues either but if you are gonna buy something make sure you test them you can try em all at sporting stores i chose from elite was n2 bowtech n3 pse n4 but all were nice bows... good luck and this site the ****ing match may begin i find there is alot of people just like to try to argue or put down on here lol hope that helps bit good luck

[wessejames]

I have the Mamaba MX2 70# 29.5"DL, and with a 438gr. arrow still getting 300+ fps which I think is pretty good for a 7.3" brace height. Smooth for a dual cam and very accurate, would definately buy another APA.

[J.B.]

Ive owned two Mambas, and at 70 lbs theyre a little finicky to tune...i wouldnt rush out to own one again, i prefer the hoyt im shooting now, but i did take alot of animals with the APAs including my best mule buck and first antelope...

[ShawnM]

Originally Posted by Pappa

Anyone have any first hand experience with this manufacturer? Not interested in what you've heard or your opinion unless you or a hunting buddy has used or owned one. I can read all the advertising myself. Just looking for real world experience. I just don't want this to turn into a p!ss!ng match about which bow is best. Thanks

Umm... OK.

I own a Python X and find it to be very accurate and stable. It's also extremely quiet.

[thrude1]

i've had a black mamba, mamba x2 and a pit viper these are all awesome bows and canadian built to boot. very acerate and fast even with 28" draw, i had no problem tuning or shooting all of mine were 70lbs but my next one will be 60lb as i dont have the need for heavy draw, 60lbs produces more than enough kinetic energy and i can shoot it better as its a more comfortable draw.

[whitetailnut]

I've shot a Viper for three years now and love it. I have a new M6 ordered which should be here this week. I highly recommend them, just from personal experience.

[Pappa]

Thanks guys. I've kinda been away from the archery game for a decade. I'd never heard of this brand. I looked at them on Saturday at moas in Red Deer and was impressed. Just wanted to hear some real life feedback. Sounds like most people are happy with them. Apples to apples I'll buy Canadian first. There's a dealer 40 min away which is a bonus.

[Trav]

Originally Posted by Pappa

Thanks guys. I've kinda been away from the archery game for a decade. I'd never heard of this brand. I looked at them on Saturday at moas in Red Deer and was impressed. Just wanted to hear some real life feedback. Sounds like most people are happy with them. Apples to apples I'll buy Canadian first. There's a dealer 40 min away which is a bonus.

where you located at?

[sunsetrider2011]

I have a mamba 7.5 and a viper 7 love them both,, dont think i would buy any other bow other than an APA just ordered a new sidewinder from them for my daughter this spring. consistent and accurate and a pleasure to shoot.

[Pappa]

Originally Posted by Trav

where you located at?

I'm in the Calmar area. The dealer is Jim at Pipestone Archery.
I bought my current bow from him in 99.

[APA]

I have the m7 n at 70lbs it flings arrows at a good pace of all the bows (shot Hoyt n pse demos bows) the apa's have the best hand grip. The apa's just felt right to me. They r a very durable bow, I had one before my m7 n never had a problem with it! My next bow though I think I will seriously consider hoyts line up bit u can't go wrong with a apa! My 2 cents

[PrimalAttractant]

I have shot several APA bows, currently have a pit viper. It has a really smooth draw cycle, rock solid back wall and shoots just over 300 fps with a 352 grain (arrow and broad head) set up. (28" draw length 63 lb draw). At first I thought the fang riser and carrying handle were just pointless accessories but after hunting with these bows for a few years I use these features all the time, they're actually really handy. Also very accurate as well, very reliable bows and the customer service is second to none.

If you're interested in a used bow I currently have the pit viper for sale on this site. I only keep my bows for 2 seasons so I'm selling it to buy a new APA V7.

The only way to know what you're going to like is to go and shoot a few different bows at your local shop and see what feels best to YOU.

[NayNay]

I just bought the M7 and at 29" draw 61 lbs it's spitting a 453gr arrow at 275...... that aint bad at all. Love the handle and buckskin color is awesome!

[Pappa]

Thanks for the feedback. It was just what I was looking for. Not looking for a bow right now but probably will be later in the spring or early summer. Have to see if my interest stays peaked and I have the time. Will really give the APA a good hard look.

[Mad_Mikee]

I just purchased my first bow which is a Viper V7. I've only had it out 3 or 4 times but so far I really like it.

[Lakeboy1971]

I had a Mamba 7.5 and it was an OK bow but it was noisy and there was a vibration I could never get rid of. I sold it and have two Hoyts now. I tried the new Mamba 7 at the dealer on monday and like I said, they are good bows but not for everyone. Some like them when they shoot them, some don't. Always shoot as many bows as you can for comparison before you buy!

[Kitscoty Bear Slayer(KBS)]

I got the King Cobra a few years back and I love the bow.I haven't even looked at other ones,no need to.
Accurate,reliable,smooth and strong.4 years with it.
The kinetic energy alone sells it,comparably 25% higher(if that matters to you).
I love to shoot it.

[singleshotom]

Just a thing to think about.
Take a drive out to Biggar Sask. and see the Man at the shop! Have a look at how a bow is made. He'll walk you right through the process try out all the models right there in house.
You wont regret taking the opportunity to see the making of a bow from a block of aluminum to the final product..
The color dipping is pretty cool even for a old guy like me.
Makes you appropriate what you are holding in your hand.
And yes I ended up owning one, the viper I have is great.
SST

[C Taylor]

I think if APA was an American company it would be the top bow sold. I have a mathews I liked until I shot the mamba 7.5 . I'm planning on taking both on a hunt in a couple days but the mathews sure don't feel as good as it used to

[Front Row]

I shoot an APA Black Mamba X1 for hunting and an X2 for 3D both are awesome bows.I just ordered my new Black Mamba XL39 can't wait till it gets here.

[Zak 150]

To all you that shoot APA, do you use the Twister rest and if so how do you like it? Any problem with clearence? What type of fletch are you using? And how do you load your arrows with broadheads? Do you come in from the front nock first?

Thanks

[Trav]

Originally Posted by Zak 150

To all you that shoot APA, do you use the Twister rest and if so how do you like it? Any problem with clearence? What type of fletch are you using? And how do you load your arrows with broadheads? Do you come in from the front nock first?

Thanks

Yes, love it. No problems with Clearance issues if set up properly, I shoot Zeon fusions. Load from front safest way to do it so you dont take chance of cutting string with broadhead.

[Zak 150]

Cool, thanks Trav.