Ambidextrous Archery: The Nano Resin Crab Bow from AliExpress

[@ArminHirmer]

they are quite neat and in the low poundage durable. the grip is new, mine had a twine to tie together. the flaps could be even used as arrow rests on the hand, will prevent scratching of arrows. nice review

[@ambidextrousarchery]

Thank you so much, Armin! The flaps did wear out quickly on Red, so I added K tape for the arrow passes on that bow and Blondie.

[@putaidanganimal1]

@@ambidextrousarchery What if we don't have K tape?

[@ambidextrousarchery]

@@putaidanganimal1 Well, an arrow pass is not entirely necessary, but you could use guerilla tape, perhaps a leather wrap, or pursue a different option. Kinesiology tape was the avenue I traveled for additional bow protection once the flaps deteriorated. The bows were so inexpensive that some tape seemed like the option for me. Thank you for your question:)

[@putaidanganimal1]

@@ambidextrousarchery Thank you for answering. I always wanted to learn and do archery but I don't know where to start

[@ambidextrousarchery]

@@putaidanganimal1 If you are interested, send me a message through my Ambidextrous Archery Facebook page, and we will arrange a time to connect to help you begin. The link is in the video description and my KZbin channel info:)

[@sasasasa-lx6cl]

Had 3 of them several years back. 18 pounder is still alive, "25 pounder" limb broke after 300+arrows. Got new one in same poundage, limb broke. Composed the bow from two surviving limbs - broke one again. Maybe process was improved since but be careful.

[@AlfaRevoluzione]

Awesome Colors

[@sigmanarchery54]

They are really neat little bows, definitely good for all beginners or even old timers. Great review have fun in class 👍🏼🏹! God bless.

[@ambidextrousarchery]

Thank you! Best wishes and happy new year 🙏🏼😎🏹

[@theoldboy70]

Watching you enjoy it that much made it an even better video, I know I enjoy my “horse bow“ that much too.

[@mikeorick6898]

They are a lot of fun. We use them mostly with the rubber blunt-tipped fluflu arrows. You can shoot them at just about anything indoors or out. Not everybody who likes archery wants to hunt or needs to shoot sharp arrows at Olympic targets 70m away. This is near perfect for just flinging arrows in the yard and having fun.

[@ambidextrousarchery]

I agree completely. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@theatrenisha9345]

very cute looking bow...good to see you having fun

[@ambidextrousarchery]

Cute indeed. With realistic expectations, it is fun. Best wishes to you😊🙏🏼

[@miguelveratraditionalarche9374]

Yeah nice one. I love the shape and the price. Absolutely great bow for everyday training. Thank you for the review. I always love your videos. Keep going with the good work. 👊😊

[@ambidextrousarchery]

Thank you so much, Miguel! Best wishes, my friend 🙏🏼😎🏹

[@fancymcclean6210]

I have owned one for several years and it is a fun little bow. It would be great if they could make them with higher draw weights. Cheers from sunny New Zealand. Flaxen Saxon.

[@ambidextrousarchery]

Thank you for commenting! I love the design; it is my understanding the material cannot handle greater draw weight, unfortunately. New Zealand is most definitely one of the destinations I would most like to experience someday. Best wishes and kind regards🙂🏹

[@gozer87]

I picked one up for a costume and ended up using it as my knock around bow all summer.

[@Andinindra53]

I have one of that bow on my own. Honestly it very fun use it when make demo or teaching. Good review, sir

[@ambidextrousarchery]

Thank you very much. Best wishes🙂

[@Williamthehedonist]

i bought one of these in a promotional deal and it came with 12 arrows for a really good price … around £35 which is cheaper than most bows… i wanted to downsize… i don’t do much archery and feel my compound bow is taking up too much room as it doesn’t pack down like this one… i also found a nice cheap case that this and the 12 arrows fit nicely into in aliexpress…. i’m gifting my other bow to my nephew… he’s hunting and shooting mad!… i just like this now so much it’s my “survival” option along with slingshots and a crossbow pistol… all minimalist things…

[@ambidextrousarchery]

Super deal! Most bows of this style are lighter draw weight and do very well for a while but don't last forever. For the price, they are great fun. Happy shooting! 🙂😎🏹

[@PanSaltzCaballeratos]

This design is genius!

[@ambidextrousarchery]

Some kids used them yesterday for their first off-the-shelf shooting and enjoyed the experienced. They are very simple to use.

[@growinmoflower3391]

Beautiful bows! Would love to try that style of traditional someday! Love those curves and the two piece design, looks nice for hunting ✌

[@ambidextrousarchery]

They’re inexpensive and fun little bows for the price but not for hunting. Too weak. I got them for teaching kids thumb draw, general fun, and indoor shooting with rubber tips. If you want quality at higher poundages you can find outstanding Mughal Crab bows from some incredible bowyers worldwide. And yes, I love thumb draw. Learning and practicing is a blast. Thank you for watching and commenting 🙂🙏🏼🫵🏼😎🏹

[@growinmoflower3391]

@@ambidextrousarchery I realized the lower draw weight when I looked into the bow more,definitely a fun shooter I bet, great design 👍thanks for the info ✌

[@ambidextrousarchery]

@@growinmoflower3391 Absolutely🙂 Corresponding and sharing with great people in the online 🏹 community is always a pleasure.

[@agamagreen]

It’s a nice beginners bow, being easy to string and on budget. The Take-down feature is nice, especially if space is rare. The easy rotation of the string will teach the young archers to keep an eye on the string 😄 Very nice review and we could see, that you had a blast! 😁👍 Best wishes and keep enjoying! ☺️🏹🌌

[@ambidextrousarchery]

Thank you so much, Agama! Yes, I very much enjoyed meeting the bow. It took me by surprise. I bring one of these or my Vader bow down to the basement on bad weather days. Thank you for watching and commenting🌞🏹!

[@agamagreen]

@@ambidextrousarchery My pleasure! ☺️🙏

[@kevincain2697]

That is a very beautiful bow .👍

[@ambidextrousarchery]

It is a nice-looking bow for the price.

[@Archerstidbits]

Woooohh interesting!!

[@ambidextrousarchery]

As long as you don't set your expectations too high, this one is fun:)

[@AllofArchery]

Man I love your videos. Awesome job brother.

[@ambidextrousarchery]

Thank you very much, my friend. I had fun with this one. The kids have enjoyed these bows although the Snakes remain the go-to as the first learner’s bow.

[@AllofArchery]

@@ambidextrousarchery it’s super awesome and super cool

[@ambidextrousarchery]

@@AllofArchery They have their issues, but for what they are at the cost, I’m happy with the purchase.

[@EJ-el8gf]

@@ambidextrousarchery do you have a link for the snake bow? I would love to surprise my wife and 12 year old boy with one. Thank you and I always enjoy your content with that infectious laugh.

[@EJ-el8gf]

@@AllofArchery have you released your bow set yet? Love your videos too. You, Armin and Brian have taught me so much from y’all’s content. I really appreciate it and I think it’s awesome you all support each other’s channels

[@kevinmaughan4290]

You cant go wrong for the money, arrow pass is perfect for beginner

[@ambidextrousarchery]

I agree. The arrow pass wore out quickly, so I added K tape for the arrow pass as well.

[@markmendoza7459]

I bought one of these bows, it came with a twisted lemand I couldn't even shot the bow with out the string ceing off ,I would look for a deforent bow to learn from

[@ambidextrousarchery]

Thank you for your comment. I hope you completed a return successfully. Best wishes.

[@Archerstidbits]

Also first reaction 🤠😜

[@ambidextrousarchery]

Hahaha. Yup, For the cost, I wasn't expecting much, so I was pretty impressed! The red one I purchased was on sale for under $40 total!

[@andrewsock1608]

I wonder if those little flaps on the grip are supposed to be folded down as a rest to protect your hand ?

[@ambidextrousarchery]

Yes, they could be. I thought they’d work better as an arrow pass. Some of these bows don’t come with the flaps. It depends on the seller.

[@andrewsock1608]

@@ambidextrousarchery mine did not have flaps

[@ambidextrousarchery]

@@andrewsock1608 My red one did; the blonde did not.

[@danielruprecht8932]

Been thinking about this bow for a while. I take it, you would recommend.

[@ambidextrousarchery]

It is good for a beginner, teaching kids, and general fun. I use it for instruction and short range indoor shooting. I bought the red one on sale for $38 and the blonde on sale for $43, so for the price and with reasonable expectations, I’m happy with them.

[@danielruprecht8932]

@@ambidextrousarchery thinking my wife and niece might like to try thumb draw. They both shoot 18# recurves.

[@ambidextrousarchery]

@@danielruprecht8932 That is super. These are a good option. If you want to spend a little more for a set, Armin Hirmer has a new one for sale that looks great. Here’s a link to his review of that set: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKW0n4KMqb1nZqM

[@danielruprecht8932]

@@ambidextrousarchery saw that too. Decisions decisions 🤔

[@ambidextrousarchery]

The Nano Crabs for the price are fun with the right arrows. I use Arc Rolan Snake 50s and 60s for classes at school, with Crabs reserved for entry thumb with bare hand. Eventually, I do plan on investing in some Armin sets as the next bows for students in my course progression. Still, the kids love the looks and feel of the Crabs! The very young kids all shoot little fiberglass takedowns. Everything is ambidextrous so any learner can use the bows, other than two right-handed and one left-handed takedown recurves for students who wish to go in that direction after using the Snakes. Good luck making your decisions! I’d love to learn what you decide and how they’re received if you’re inclined to share in the future. 👍👍😎🏹

[@andrewsock1608]

A lot of those bows have twisted limbs . Maybe you can use a heat gun and twist them straight if you get a crooked one. Historical archery channel got a twisted one.

[@ambidextrousarchery]

Yes, I had to work the blonde one back into form as it was slightly off. That one only took some sustained pressure for a short time. Thank you for your comment!

[@andrewsock1608]

@@ambidextrousarchery yes I got one for my sister to try from horse back and it was slightly twisted but not a real problem with the low draw weight of 20-25lbs. I suppose it will be a problem that slowly increases if not dead straight but she hasn’t shot it much.

[@ambidextrousarchery]

@@andrewsock1608 If the bow is quite twisted, I would probably return it if possible. I think the bows are fun for the price and useful for learning but not necessarily meant for everyday training.

[@andrewsock1608]

@@ambidextrousarchery it’s just very slightly twisted in one limb. Any twist will progress over time but I think it’s minor and not dangerous on a 20lb plastic bow. At worst it will throw its own string off if it gets too bad. For $50. I will work with it. Heating it up with boiling water tub could fix it right up. The way they ship and store them I’m surprised any reman straight. They were probably made straight and deformed under weight in storage and shipping in a hot climate. I make pvc bows so fixing up this one should be a snap thus I keep it. If I were not handy or lazy I would return it.

[@ambidextrousarchery]

@@andrewsock1608 I think you’re correct. Once you’ve treated it, I’m interested to know how it went if you’re inclined to comment. Best wishes🙂

[@letsgobrandon8375]

Looks like fiberglass

[@ambidextrousarchery]

Manufacturers make these bows from a nano resin polymer mold. Bending fiberglass can produce shapes like this with additional materials in the siyahs and handle. Thank you for commenting!

[@totosaputra6266]

Mungkin anda bisa mencoba busur buatanku

[@ambidextrousarchery]

Saya akan dengan senang hati mencoba busur jika Anda ingin mengirim saya satu. 🙂

[@MarcassCarcass]

Only shooting 5 meters away cause that's all you'll get unless you buy VERY light weight arrows for it. It's just like the Sososhoot that was being sold on Amazon. Mine was advertised as being 25lb, but was really only 18lb @ 28", came down to 15lb @ 30" within a year, total kid's toy, not worth even making a video for (silly me, i thought it would've been decent warm up bow). The wood looking pattern on it did start chipping away too, showing white underneath.

[@ambidextrousarchery]

Still a fun bow for $40 to 60 with realistic expectations. Thank you for commenting🙂