Sanlida (aka Hoyt Satori) vs Super Kodiak / My #1 Traditional Bow!

There are good bows and then there are great bows. And I’m going to share with you my all time favorite hands down winner! And I will not post a link to buy something. Why? Because I am not selling anything. No call to action “buy,buy,buy”. No sense of urgency “only a hundred left.” And no BS.

[CampfireKodiak]

Totally agree! I took both bows on a hunt once and after the first day switched to my wood bow because I was walking around a lot. Also, I often find myself admiring the beauty of the wood bow and the craftsmanship.

[johnthearcher]

While I appreciate the point of the video, you lost me a bit with the grinding of the bow limbs into the gravel driveway.

[fausto]

Really nice garden mate. Love those high hedges and long driveway.

[glennkranz]

How the limb tips doing? Grind them if you have them.

[ThirdLawPair]

I'm glad you're making this comparison with practical considerations. Some traditional archers get a wee bit philosophical about these things. Which is fine, it just doesn't help me decide which one to buy. Thank you for making a video that is practical, concise, and helpful.

[sigmanarchery]

Yes, I have to agree with you. The metal definitely get super cold in the cold that is true and it is not to enjoyable, and most definitely is not the greatest in frigid cold weather for sure. 🙏🏼
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[michaelgow]

Another useful clip, thank-you. I must ask about the Super Kodiak you have there. It looks very much like Bubinga in that pretty riser?? I have four traditional Bears and three of them in Bubinga. What I'm noting is just how superb it looks matched with the old-fashioned GREEN glass on the limbs. I'm guessing yours might be an older ( though in really good condition ) Bow? One of my Bears is the 50th Anniversary Kodiak Takedown ( in Bubinga ) and it is a real looker, but doesn't have that Green glass. It's easily the best feeling and shooting Bow I own ( I have 16 I think ) including the fancy metal riser jobs. No matter what I do, I can't get the metal ( ILF ) Bows to be as quiet as my one piece bows. A good reason why Bear has been making them the SAME way for so many decades!!

[michaelcarey]

Agreed! Had my hand freezing with the metal lever on a Marlin 336 30-30 in near 0 temperatures! Not a bow but the principle is the same. That's why my recurves are wood, Bear Kodiak Magnum and Super Grizzly! You're very perceptive so I subscribed! Great video!

[doncampbell]

In the title its says sanlida (aka Hoyt Satori) is the Hoyt satori made by Sanlida? sorry Im pretty new to Traditional . It looks like the one you are shooting is a satori.

[WaynesGoneWild]

So true! I love my Kodiak Takedown for its weight and stability in the hand. BTW where did you get the shirt? Thanks. 🙂

[TXGRunner]

I didn't know they sold Sanlida risers in the US. I bought a used Sanlida Blackstone riser with Oak Ridge (economy) carbon foam limbs because it was a complete setup, great deal, & almost looked new. I was surprised how much I liked it. A week ago, a Black Bear wood/glass bow arrived from the states and I was blown away by how light it is, almost the same draw weight.

Like heavy rifles, I get why a heavy riser improves stability in one sense, but just like a heavy rifle, the longer you hold it, the less steady it becomes - I know off-hand, I can hold a light rifle/bow steadier, for longer, even if the heavier one is more stable initially. If I am doing any walking, I definitely want the lighter rifle/bow.

BTW, on Friday I bought a Super Kodiak. You definitely bear part of the blame/deserve part of the credit. It won't be here for a few weeks, and I actually need to build up my strength for the draw weight. I'm doing daily strength building exercises, but realistically I'll need a bit of time to build back up to it. I shot recurves at that weight many years ago without issue, so I'm very confident I can get back there. I'm just talking 45#, so it's not anything insane. I'd like to get to 50# - 55#, but one step at a time.

[davidduvall]

I bought a satori didn't like it, it felt like a anchor compared to my Bear Bows.

[Gatorlandtraditional]

You make a great point. I haven’t hunted with my metal riser yet, but I am in Florida, so I don’t think it’ll be an issue.

[mlap]

you should not sand the tips through the pebbles, it could give you more problems than a cold bow ;-)

[pathfinder]

Really I live in Maine and have NEVER worried about the temp of a bow in my First you need to shoot the bow that shoots the best whatever that may be. Heavy bow is a stable bow, stable bow means more accurate for most. If you’re worried about having girly hands wear some gloves. If gloves bother your shot put some comfort grip or even hockey tape and you don’t feel the cold at all. If your coming from the compound world all risers have been metal foreva until the past 10yrs when carbon has come in. Sure carbons warmer but having to put 5lbs of stabilizers on to give the bow weight defeats purpose doesn’t it? Just say you prefer wood bows ova ILF and be ok with it. My ILF setup fully setup weights about 5lbs. My wooden recurve weights about 4 1/2lbs. My compound weights about 8lbs setup so anything less that is better but I shoot my ILF ten time better then my wooden recurve due to the fact it’s more stable. Also you can buy a wooden grip if you prefer the feel in your hand for an ILF/metal riser. Don’t get me wrong I like wooden bows!!!! Have a Teolke Pika on order now and that’s as light as it gets but nothing prettier then a custom wood bow but temps shouldn’t be what you worry about it should be what do you shoot

[anthonyforfare]

Why not put tennis wrap around the grip to minimize the contact therefore the cold 🥶. That being said I only shoot wood handles on my bows and I live in S.C. So it doesn’t get that cold when hunting typically.Nice comparison though and keep up with your best efforts.👍😁🏹🎯
God Bless Y’all 🙏😇❤️🇺🇸

[john]

Jeff is just trying to help sell bows and make some side money..