The SiCai Take Down bow by AF Archery (35lbs / 28”)

The SiCai Take Down by AF Archery (35 lbs/ 28”)

Some time back I have watched a review by Armin about the SiCai and I thought that this is a very beautiful bow!

Mid of March this year I have asked Ronald from Bamboo Archery, if he would be able to order a TD version of the SiCai with Golden Sandalwood - and he could! 😁👍

The first version was delivered to Ronald end of April 2023… sadly the bow was too weak and we have asked for a replacement.

I have unboxed the new bow 20th August 2023 and shot the SiCai the first time during this video ☺️

Every siyah is 9” long (including the fade out), the bending length is 26,5“ and feels smooth.
The Ming style design is defined by beautiful reflex-deflex-reflex curves and pronounced siyahs.

The draw feels very smooth, the sound at release is a little high pitched, the shooting is precise with spine 500 arrows or wooden arrows matching the strength.
I love the rounded handle, matching my hand very well and the Golden Sandalwood verneer!
The bow also includes a stable core (carbon layer).

As always I have marked the chapters for your time management 😁

The content of this video is
00:00 Start
01:21 Introduction
16:31 Shooting
27:37 Speed test
30:45 Résumé

Here are the specs of the bow:
Bow Classification: Reflex Deflex Reflex with static tips and string contact (acc. to system by Jack Fang)
Strength nominal: 35#|28“
Length ntn: 57,5”
Length strung: 51,5“
Max Draw length: 34”
Arrow pass: 20,3mm
Brace height: 7,25”
Bending length: ~ 26,5”
Recommended Arrow weight: 12 gpp (acc. to Bamboo Archery table for laminated bows)
Weight: 500gr
String: Fastflight ?
Technology: Laminated
Materials:
Limbs: Bearpaw Glassfibre, Golden Sandalwood verneer, bamboo, carbon
Siyahs: Maple (?), Golden Sandalwood reinforced with black resin
String bridges: no, but string grooves
Handle: Golden Sandalwood and soft leather wrap, including the Take Down feature
Arrow pass: inlays

Please welcome the beautiful SiCai special edition by AF Archery!
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Wish everybody a nice week!
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