APA Black Mamba 31 BOW TEST 2021

[@jaimechapa7828]

Love the Mamba 28, i bought mine 2 yrs ago, and i love it!, light weight , great camo pattern, extremely fast and accurate,! wish APA could have alot of new bow hunters on the line of products of bows.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Nice. Thanks for sharing that.

[@JohnLee-vj9lh]

One of the best bows on the market with their unique design, great review John well done 👍👍🏹🏹

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thank you John.

[@wayoftheblade]

After shooting my viper v7 for the last 9 years I picked up the mamba 31 today. Apa is a true hunters bow. The carry handle and the hanger are options that once you discover, it's hard to ever look at anything else. The ability to change a string anywhere is just mint especially after you've walked in countless miles.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Nice comment. Thank you for sharing that.

[@ottobruuniv4269]

I just bought a black mamba 33 and I absolutely LOVE IT! Fast, light and so comfortable to shoot

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Glad to hear that.

[@areyouready1214]

I've been shooting APA for 2 years now. Shot a King Cobra last year and a Black Mamba 35 this year. I absolutely love the fact I can do all of my tuning (cam timing, yoke tuning etc...) literally out on the practice range!

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thanks for sharing that Ryan.

[@BowHunter74]

Nible is a great guy and has great vision when it comes to his designs

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, he is; I really enjoyed talking with him.

[@rjc2128]

I bought the Black Mamba 31 in black earlier this year, you hit all the great points of the bow. I wish there were more dealers stateside as well.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Glad to hear that.Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@maxgeorge8746]

I’ve looked at these over time. Never see that many video reviews. Wish there was. Keep providing us with great content. Thank you

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thank you Max.

[@johnnylalonde7542]

Love the look of APA bows.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, they do look slick.

[@barrettkegley2086]

That bow looks bada$$! Im digging it John!

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thanks Barrett. I really appreciate you watching & commenting.

[@Buran01]

Very nice review; APA is unusual in my country and I like to see reviews about this brand. I already knew about some of their features oriented to be "always ready in the field".

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thank you.

[@richardswett8458]

Great comprehensive review. Well done 👍. Thank You!!

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thank you!

[@b4bluey]

It seems a Very very super cool bow, I`m definitely going to look into buying one !! >> Good review by the way !!

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thank you.

[@ApexPredatorOutdoors]

Looks like a nice bow with a lot of features. Not sure all of them are 100% useful, but I'm glad they are innovating.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yep. Thanks!

[@ThatJamesGuy88]

Never heard of them. Looks interesting. Would love to see more of a hard use long term review.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, me as well. That's something I can't do, unfortunately.

[@yl3064]

APA is overlooked, Since I have the King Cobra, I'm laughing at all the other ones :)

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

I do like them as well.

[@seanschneider5547]

Try shooting that bow with money tails on the string. I’ve found it really helps with vibration! Awesome bow!

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thanks for sharing that.

[@danielsmith8659]

I tested an APA last year. Very innovative, no doubt about it. It’s very cool, but you gotta be a man to shoot one. They are pretty tough on the draw IMO even compared to the harsher drawing American bows. You can learn to manage anything , but I couldn’t see myself ever being able to shoot it very well, and I don’t exactly shoot well to begin with.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yep. If I were to own one, I would have to shoot it at about 10 lbs lower all year, then crank it up to hunt.

[@bazzatazza1087]

You get used to it. From never shooting a bow within a year I had mine cranked up to 70 and could draw it repeatedly without issue. I'm sure there are easier pulling bows but I'm more interested in the speed than the pull for hunting

[@milkrvr4088]

I like the lines for center shot and the handle to carry it also like the finger grooves. Very innovative company have you done an xpedition x series review?

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

I did a test of the two season of the Xpeditions, but not the new 2021 bows. They're just wasn't enough interest in the vids to warrant the 2.5 hr drive each way to a shop that has them.

[@osulxa]

Looks like a awesome bow. That PSE is definitely more noisy and it has a much rougher draw cycle.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thanks for watching.

[@trevenbutler]

Hey John great video as always, how does that apa black mamba compare to your sr6?

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

They’re so very different. Love the feel of the APA-super light and maneuverable. But the SR6 is way way smoother and still generates great speed.

[@trevenbutler]

@@LuskArcheryAdventures thanks John, I have an sr6 and it has a pretty aggressive hump on the end. I’m guessing it’s because I have the dl maxed out so I’ve been curious about other bows that I can still sent my moderately heavy arrow efficiently

[@Christoph.403]

They offer a test drive option now so you can order the bow and try it out and return it if you’re not impressed. I’m looking at doing that all tho I will wait until I can afford it because I know I won’t be sending it back haha

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yep

[@MrBhowren]

Did you feel like the draw length was on compared to other bow manufacturers? I have heard in the past that their draw lengths are long in comparison.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

That's a good question. I did not notice any difference, if there was one.

[@TheAssOfBalaam]

Never shot an APA, but I've always thought they seemed very innovative. This seems to be carried forward with this bow too. The centershot lines, the stabilization features, the finger grooves--all of that looks like pretty cool additive innovations. I've been told the APA bows have some stout vibration in the hand; was this one more or less easy in the hand as compared to their previous bows?

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thank you. It felt great in hand--like I said in the vid, it had a little hand shock at the shot, but it was a bare bow as well.

[@sinepari9160]

Those APA bows just sound loud to me on camera. Must be different in person due to the PSE being a bit louder.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Well, the light weight does make them a bit louder. But once you add all your attachments to them, it will quiet down a lot.

[@ozarksfirewood3936]

I carry a pocket knife with me every day. I don’t carry a Swiss Army knife because I find them “gimmicky”. APA makes Swiss Army bows. I met the owner at a shoot, he seemed like a decent enough guy. But his bows just don’t do it for me. As always, I love watching your videos. Especially this years (2022) broadhead tests.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thank you

[@hunteradamson5024]

How can you change the cables with the pin in the cam? I’m very curious about how when you take those off the limbs don’t extend. Can you explain?

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

I'm sorry, but that's a better question for APA to answer. You might want to call them and ask them.

[@owsowmuskwanaistus9213]

pull down on the cable

[@TheMrmax00000]

Hows the Draw cycle on newer APA bows. I shot a older one. It was brutal.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, like I said in the vid, it is really stout!

[@melissabarrett681]

Does archery field and sports carry that bow? Never noticed them there before..

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

No, they don't carry APA. But I brought it there for some of the testing.

[@acanuck3267]

There are 2 flaws with these bows. There is common issue of the fletching to touch the micro tune and these bows come out of tune easily. I shot APA for a year and missed an animal only to find the power cable was damaged. I called APA and they admitted they knew they had a bad batch of cables from scorpion strings. My problem is they knew there was a bad batch and didn't let anyone know. Fail. Elite had an issue with thier roller guards and put out announcements to contact them and they'll make it right.

[@spencerpierce3806]

There’s also a huge problem with their limbs. I went through 2-3 sets on the one that I owned in a year and a half. There was a guy I shot with who would need to get new limbs every month for his Mamba

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@barrettkegley2086]

How is the warranty? Been wanting to try the 33"

[@spencerpierce3806]

@@barrettkegley2086 not great. Not many shops in Canada even deal with them anymore.

[@JLUnit416]

I've personally never had a problem with their limbs, but the bows themselves do require a bit of continuous fiddling, which is fine with me. I agree about Scorpion Strings, though, I'll never buy them again. I ordered complete set last year, they only sent me one buss cable. I called to let them know and the guy sounded like he didn't even believe me, but he assured me he'd mail out a new pair. Never got it and after a while they stopped responding to my calls.

[@michaelschnitzer4054]

I think the 33” would be perfect for up to 30” draw

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yep.

[@stevew3718]

The swiss army knife of compound bows

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Haha. True.

[@dillanmckinley5666]

Pretty neat bow ever shot a newer gearhead probably most under rated bows out

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, I'd like to do a test on those. The local shop owner here is a big time Gearhead shooter--always takes one of the top spots at national competitions.

[@dillanmckinley5666]

@@LuskArcheryAdventures I've got a t24 its the best bow ever for blind hunting the ;34 its the nicest 3d bow I've ever shot

[@tylergordon696]

Closest shop that carries them is 453 miles away....

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, that's why they have that mailing program. You can get one, test it out, and mail it back for a refund if you don't like it.

[@tylergordon696]

I can find no info about that on thier site.

[@uncleremus5046]

Explain to me why most new compound shooters use a controlled punch & then fake back tension? Get a Carter Release set & train with it heavy & learn a true dynamic release you’ll never shoot better. Buy core archery from Larry Wise!

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Thanks for the comment.

[@jeffmartin3327]

You are being nice. It’s obvious you don’t like it.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Naw, I really did like it...it's just a bit stout in the draw for me personally.

[@stevenzepeda9321]

I'm a dealer if anyone has questions.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Oh that's great to know. Thank you for chiming in.

[@stevenzepeda9321]

@@LuskArcheryAdventures I have watched several of your broadhead reviews and you do outstanding work man

[@barrettkegley2086]

@@stevenzepeda9321 where are u located?

[@stevenzepeda9321]

@@barrettkegley2086 houston texas my number is 2817364105 text me for Info

[@melissabarrett681]

Left handed version??

[@rileyoneil2978]

100 pounds... 370 FPS... Sign me up.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Haha. They are fast!

[@stevenzepeda9321]

Apa can do a 100 lb bow

[@rileyoneil2978]

@@LuskArcheryAdventures Hey Mr. Lusk. Quick question about your experience testing broadheads. I want a cut on contact single bevel but Im not sure if bleeders are necessary or not. I saw a review you did on the Bishop Dicing Drill broadheads a long time ago. They just went on clearance and Im considering picking them up. However, you mentioned when you shot a doe the exit hole did not create much of a blood trail. Im worried about this as I hunt in thick timber. In your experience, do bleeder bleeder blades make a big difference in blood trails and damage? Also, is it worth the tradeoff between reduced penetration and spin in the medium? I might just hold off for the single bevel Iron Wills to come back in stock but 300$ for 12 Bishops seems like a good investment at the moment. As always, Thanks for what you do!

[@eellox]

It’s so ugly , I like it.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Haha. That's funny.

[@tjblackforest69]

Those bows are just very expensive

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Most flag ship bows are nowadays.

[@greekmaster1001]

Never ever again I'll buy a APA worse bow I ever owned

[@Thisshitcrazybruh]

How bad was the hand shock?

[@mikeruffo6462]

What didn't you like about it?

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

What was it that you didn't like?

[@mikeruffo6462]

@@LuskArcheryAdventures guess he doesn't want to share why.

[@owsowmuskwanaistus9213]

mathews fan bow doesnt want to answer

[@jayonez137]

JUNK JUNK! Limbs delaminate Comes out of tune quickly Customer service sucks I shoot just about everyday. I shoot a Mathews!

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Sorry to hear that experience, but thank you for sharing it. I can only comment on what I test, but I do appreciate it when people add their own experiences as well. Many have shared great things about them, but your experience is important as well.

[@nickheyd6417]

That is a ugly ugly bow!

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Haha. We all see things differently. I think it looks pretty nice. But there are bows I think are ugly that others think look great. Gotta love our diversity. Glad there are lots of choices.

[@bbbbbbb2357]

Canada will ban this next

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

:)

[@TyrantExterminator1776]

APA DESIGNS EVERYTHING ALL BOWS SHOULD BE.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Well that's high praise.

[@TyrantExterminator1776]

I never even heard of them until this video.

[@LuskArcheryAdventures]

Yeah, there's not a ton of press about them, but they're worth a look.