Sanlida Archery Dragon X8 RTH Compound Bow Package for Adults and Teens,18”-31” Draw Length,0-70 Lbs Draw Weight,up to IBO 310 fps,No Bow Press Needed,Limbs Made in USA,Limited Life-time Warranty

The beauty of this product is that it has everything you need in the box to set it up and get shooting. The price point is also very good for what you get. A lot of reviewers describe this as "entry level" or "beginner" but I happen to think that this diminishes the quality and capability of what you are getting right out of the box. If you are in the market for a compound bow, don't want to spend an arm and a leg, and you are going to be using it for everyday target shooting or hunting, this product is perfectly suitable for those endeavors. Unless you are a competitive archer or such, this should be sufficient for the vast majority of people. The Good: . Price is reasonable . Build quality is good - it doesn't feel like a toy or super cheap . It has everything you need to get loosing off, right out of the box The Neutral . Some of the accessories are not necessarily the best but this comes down to personal preference. I ordered the following per my personal needs: - a different arrow rest/whisker biscuit. - 12 extra arrows and some hunting arrow heads. - A range finder to aid with sighting in - A cheap arrow quiver - A 4 finger release to replace the wrist release that it comes with. The Needs Improvement . I didn't think much of the included instructions, and the online instructions were identical with no more detail. You really need to do your own googling and Youtube if you need instructions or a guide to tuning the bow and installing accessories. They do provide instructions on increasing the draw weight and changing the draw length, but that's about it. You're on your own for installing accessories, sighting in the sight, and fine tuning. So be aware, this is not a toy and does require some research for beginners with compound bows or bows generally, or adult supervision for teens/children. Overall I am very satisfied.

I've been shooting compound bows for more decades than I care to admit. I bought this one on a whim and I am incredibly impressed. This is absolutely the first bow I've ever had that needed absolutely nothing on the string to quiet it down. When I'm shooting it in my CLOSED garage (it's winter) the only sound I hear is that of the arrow smacking the target. The draw cycle on it is great; it builds up pretty quickly right from the start and then just kind of slides back into a rock solid back wall. And the setup? Yeah, that took all of about 5 minutes. I will say I didn't care for the rest or the sight that's included but that's personal preference.

The bow was packaged very well and all pieces were there. I haven't had a chance to shoot it but for the dollar I don't think you could get a better deal. It appears to be well made, easy to adjust draw length and weight with the tool supplied. Looking forward to takin it out.

This is my first bow, and so far I’ve been enjoying it. I wanted to get into archery and eventually hunting for a long time, but after rotator cuff surgery, my shoulder has never been the same. Because of that, adjustability was a major factor in my decision. Expectations Before Purchase I was looking for a ready-to-hunt (RTH) bow that was easy to assemble and, most importantly, allowed me to adjust draw length and draw weight as my shoulder strength improves. I also wanted something beginner-friendly without needing to buy a lot of extra accessories. First Impressions Out of the box, everything was included, which was a big plus. The bow truly is RTH, and assembly was straightforward. The overall quality felt solid for the price. Real-World Experience One of the main reasons I chose the X8 was the ability to easily adjust draw length and weight, and it delivers on that. This has been especially important for me given my shoulder limitations. Despite seeing some negative reviews on Amazon, several trusted YouTube reviewers I follow had positive experiences, which ultimately convinced me to give this bow a chance. Challenges / Issues There are a few downsides worth mentioning: The instructions are not easy to follow, including the video on Sanlida’s website. Thankfully, YouTube tutorials helped a lot. The quick release became my biggest issue—it started freezing up after just a few days. The arrows feel inexpensive, and the fletching arrived bent due to poor packaging. After roughly 30 shots, the strings began to fray, which was disappointing. How It Met My Needs Despite these issues, the bow itself does what I need it to do. The adjustability makes it beginner-friendly and forgiving for someone recovering from shoulder surgery, and that alone makes it worthwhile for me. Final Recommendation Overall, this is a good starter bow, especially for beginners or anyone who needs flexibility in draw weight due to injury or strength limitations. Be prepared to rely on YouTube for setup help, and you may want to upgrade some accessories early on. To the team at Sanlida — I’m open to reviewing future products and would be happy to provide feedback.

This bow worked well when we first got it. After several practice shots and trying to get it tuned in we had to replace the strings. This was my first bow. We had it sighted in but then it started to shoot every few shots were off. We were told the bearings in the cams needed replacing but it really just needed to be put in a bow press for the cams to be lined up correctly. It was relatively quick to have adjusted, we took it to cabelas they have a press on sight. It's not too heavy, but heavy enough you know it will work. Speed is super fast there is good force behind it. I would recommend this bow to anyone with a need for one! Just keep in mind you may need to have another set of strings or someone who can restring it for you after a between 4-6 weeks of having it. Also keep in mind that if it is your first bow do your own research because some places are out to get you for your money . The best thing you can do is just take it to the pros at places like bass pro or cabelas to be repaired. If you need new strings you should order from Amazon because they are hard to find the right brand at a low cost anywhere else. You can also pay cabela's to restring and tune your bow in. You do need the same brand of strings for this particular bow. Overall a pretty decent bow for the price. There is always room for improvements. If cams were a stronger material they may not have the give they had after a while. It was easily able to be corrected but just taking to someone who specializes in dealing with this type of bow. We more then likely would have had to have had it restrung anyways after how many times it was shot. Definitely a great price and we still came out better getting this for a lower cost and having it restrung then it cost for some bows out there. This is a great starter bow!

I will revise this after I get it all set up and put some arrows through it. My first impression is the bow is well constructed but the accessories and instructions are not good at all. I come from 20 years of recurve bow as a reference. I have serious doubts that the included arrows are 500.. They feel very weak. the bow should clearly say what draw weight and draw length they ship with. You cant make accurate adjustments without knowing your starting point. The instructions are my biggest complaint.. Seriously if you are going to market this bow for beginners you need a good instruction and installation manual. The ad here on Amazon says that you dont need a bow press to make weight adjustments and then the flimsy instruction flier dedicates 2 full pages to using a bow press to adjust weight.. Im not saying this bow is bad but its definitely in need of better instructions. Im also not thrilled with the quiver installation instructions.. theres nothing in the set manual at all on that and the downloadable pdf I found in the Amazon ad is pretty useless. .. also made complicated by a defective quiver mount I received. .The piece that should rotate needs a vice grip to move.. I hope with some breaking in it will improve. Havent shot the bow yet but will add more review when I do. Updating May 31..If I could drop a star more for lack of customer service I would. They responded to me but really just gave me lip service . "Our DragonX8 RTH kits, which include a set of 12 , are priced at an unbeatable value of $199.99. It's a competitive price that reflects our commitment to providing high-quality products at the best possible value. Please understand that at this price point, we are operating at the thinnest of margins, essentially offering these kits at cost to ensure our customers receive the best deal. Many customers will upgrade their own accessories to suit their needs. In order to provide better after-sales service for your purchased products, please search Sanlidaoutdoor online and fill in the warranty form. Upon submission, we will initiate the after-sales service process on your behalf" They missed the point though that if you have to buy better arrows to make the most of their bow its not really costing you $199. . I have since replaced the arrows with easton 2016 Lite arrows and good quality carbons. I replaced the release. The release sent was not reliable at draw which was very dangerous. The arrows that were sent with the bow were not good at all out of any of my bows. Buyer beware,you will probably be replacing much of their included kit. This manufacturer really could take more time to listen to its customers. Theres no excuse for a lack of adequate clear instructions and sub par accessories. The bow itself is a good bow....but they really miss the mark on the instructions and gear and really thats a huge liability since this bow will be used largely by novices. Update July 2025, I have been shooting this bow now for a while and its been performing well however did have the peep sight go flying off on me. Not really sure why but I guess it wasn't tied in well.

Great compound bow for the price! It's very accurate to shoot the best part about it is you don't need a bow press to adjust it. It's plenty powerful enough to hunt with and for target shooting.very easy to assemble and it fits any age kids or adults.

I have never used a bow before and purchased this x8 for its price . Now shot smooth and dialed it in within a day . I harvested my first deer with with this bow at 45 yards . Well worth the money .The only drawback is that the strings fray quite a bit after 100 shots . Other than that I’d recommend this bow to anyone getting into archery . I’d buy again if I decide to get another bow . This bow is solid ! Hopefully the manufacturer can use better quality string for them .