Archery Review: Slickstick by Bearpaw/Bodnik

[@MsBess100]

I have had one of these for two years now at 35#. Love it! Will never get rid of it.

[@stevebakermedia]

Recently bought a Slick stick 35lb. Been shooting a Bearpaw Blackfoot 40lb, which i love, but oh wow! the Slick stick is something else! Never shot a bow that feels so right from the word go, fast, quite smooth and accurate, after only 2 days it felt like part of me, Ill never part company with this bow, absolutely love it! Armins review above was what made me try one, and so glad I did, and agree with everything in the review . I shoot Field and 3d;s and this bow is perfection!

[@_comi7242]

Thanks for the review. I will buy this bow for my birthday in march

[@Hutchie2112]

Couldn't agree more, it's a great bow, and instantly feels familiar and accurate.

[@jamesbailand4311]

Grest review and great talk to. Good luck to you in Malta. Regards, James, in England.

[@blake436]

Always wanted to try one of these but it's too short for my 32" draw. Same with the Quick. Wish they made a longer variant.

[@jakehenry8916]

Greetings, I just ordered a slik stik today, 40 #@28", I already have a slik stik 50#@28", but my draw is abit more, it took me awhile to learn my bow, it's the fastest bow I ever shot, but I am learning everyday, can hit whatever I'm aiming at anyways, I practice whenever I can, whenever it's not raining, lol, I know that new bow will help with my aiming ,not so hard to draw back ,n, hold for a good shot, it'll be a hoot ,I know that for sure,I've shot my 50# bow for bout 5 yrs. now, can't wait to drop down to 40# slik stik, shooting 500 spline arrows with 125 field n broadheads, the bow seems to like this arrangement, keep the vids coming, their very informative, luv it shakyjake out.

[@ouroseidal3773]

The sound of that bow is beautiful

[@BigMacEnjoyer3000]

What's the difference between Quick Stick and Slick Stick?

My bow is a RD Stick, its the brazilian version of the Slickstick. This bow is awesome for sure. i`m using this bow for 4 years and its still shooting pretty fine.

[@MikoArcher]

О yeah! I love this bow!

[@MikoArcher]

But I'd like more recurved

[@jlowrie33]

I bought this as my first bow. This review helped a lot. Thank you! Advice on arrows? The shop that sold it suggested 600 spine carbon arrows (which I bought) but other suggestions are 700+ spine. I bought Goldtips traditional which 600 is the least stiff? Advice? 30 pound bow!

[@ArminHirmer]

according to common spine charts, 700spine would be better. But I used 600 too. Simply see if the arrow flies straight. If you feel it is too stiff, change to heavier tips

[@jpk190988]

Hi Armin, so far I am only shooting traditional horse bows with thumb draw. But I want to get into Mediterranean style too. I think the slick stick is a good choice for that. For thumb draw I use 30 pounds bows. Should I go with 30 for Mediterranean as well or 35 to 40 pounds?

[@jrs4516]

the handle looks below the center of the bow to my eye. is it designed so the arrow pass is in the center?

[@ArminHirmer]

I think so yes

[@OldJong]

Just for the fun of it! How does the Mandarin Duck long bow compare to that bow? ;-)

[@ArminHirmer]

Don't know

[@OldJong]

@@ArminHirmer It is the same as the Black Hunter! :-)

[@ArminHirmer]

@@OldJong hahaha well then :D

[@dentalgail]

I've got this bow. Still learning to shoot it! Loved the review.

[@custardthepipecat6584]

thanks good vid been trying too decide on the slickstick or quickstick both are awesome not sure on which oneyoo buy for hunting : /

[@pd-g3960]

Thanks for your reviews, any problems with finger pinch at 29" draw

[@ArminHirmer]

no problem

[@glw1967]

Hi Armin, did you hav a chance to test the new recurve version (2019) of this great bow, too? Which one would you recommend?

[@ArminHirmer]

Hi. Unfortunately not. didn't even know that there is now a recurve version out. hehe Bearpaw does not need me to make reviews :D maybe I will get my hands on one someday

[@glw1967]

@@ArminHirmer I understand... They released the new model a few weeks ago. My dealer here in Vienna says that as a recurve it has more speed in the initial phase. Quite obvious... Best wishes, I really dig your videos!

[@martinstahle2006]

My 45# Slick Stick is a bit stronger as signed. With my draw lenght of 27 1/2" i ve 47,3# on my fingers. It´s the perfect power for me. Pretty fast, but not to hard to pull - so i can shoot a day long on the parcours without getting tired. I ve paid 278,- € for it - bought it directly where Henry Bodnik and his Team produce the Bows. Tryed many of the Longbows - i would have bought the wonderful Raven Longbow with 50# - but it cost 590,- € and the speed was exactly similar to the 45# slick stick. So the decision was not really hard for me. :)

[@Spirit_Pixxelmaster]

Bearpaw Slick Stick hatte ich auch 2017 mit 35# @28"...beo 31.5" wurde der beim Auszug auch hart.Der Griff war mir pers. Etwas zu klein.aber wie du schon gesagt hast der Bogen ist schnell und akkurat und wirklich keine Handschock kein gar nicht super leiser oder Bogen für wenig Geld. Vielen Dank für dein Video Armin bis zum nächsten Video

[@fabrb26]

How many lbs would you recommend for my 162cm body to get confortable with this bow to starting with ? I was thinking 25 or 30 from what i read , but misinformation is easy on internet and i don't have good archery shop close . Thanks

[@janvissersportmassageprakt8303]

Armin good morning..I have seen many of your very nice movies at youtube. You are the expert in case of know-how about many bows... I have a question: Which longbow has the same quality, bow-weight, feeling and the same draw like the Quick Stick longbow? There are so many brands, bowyers brands/marks.. so which brand longbow or hydrid comes nearby the Quick Stick Bodnik ? Thank you anyway...

[@ArminHirmer]

Hi Jan. I think Bear has a similar one, but i never tried

[@janvissersportmassageprakt8303]

@@ArminHirmer oke. Bodnik is more expensive in prices and Bear from USA gives a higher price in case of transportation to Europe. Which hybride or longbow from European bowyers/brands your are mostly positive impressed ?

[@ArminHirmer]

@@janvissersportmassageprakt8303 I found that the Slick Stick was even better then the Quick Stick from Bearpaw an cheaper

[@fredrikantonsson5252]

Thanks for the review. It seems like a nice little bow. One of my favorite bows are the Bodnik Phantom. Only 54 inches long, and I love it! Would be interesting to see your opinion of that one. Greetings from Sweden

[@robertcrowther6134]

I have just purchased the phantom and l too would like to see it reviewed as there is so little info on the bow on the net

[@ewolsen1]

Armin, Great review, thank you for that. Just bought the 25# Slick Stick for my daughter -- she loves it and is kicking my tail when we shoot together! We have a great bow shop here in Stuttgart so she has an awesome coach; if I'm ever in Malta, I'll come see you! All the Best!

[@kurzhaarguy]

I got the Blackfoot and like it a lot. I'm reticent to purchase any more because of their retailer here in the USA. They are horrible. After they forgot about me for a couple months, the bow was delivered poorly packaged and damaged. Also, missing the bowstring and shelf pads. If they don't get a different representative here, they are not going to do well in the USA.

[@garywixson8852]

Which retailer in the USA are you referring to? I too, am in the USA and I need to know the retailer/on line retailer? You’re referring to. I’m going to get a slick stick or quick stick in the spring of 2021 and I’d like to know who to avoid so I don’t have a bad experience like you did. Please get back and answer me, I’d appreciate it! Thanks. Gary.

[@kurzhaarguy]

@@garywixson8852 I will have to look that up again. It's been a while.

[@finfin4110]

hi, nice video i wonder what kinda spine are the arrows?

[@ssingh3987]

Hello coach It would be nice if you will mention the bow price along with bow life. And if you can manage the subtitles on your video then that would be the nice add on,, Otherwise you are doing great job, keep it up. And lot of love ❤️ and respect from India 🇮🇳

[@ArminHirmer]

will do my best

[@LostBeetle]

About 160 fps at 10.6 gpp at a full 28" draw? That's not exactly as fast as you would hope for the money. That was with a b-50 string I hope.

[@poneill4156]

Slick stick, Quick stick. What's the difference in performance?

[@ddb4311]

Hi Armin, Deine Videos sind wie immer der knaller! Ich ringe seit Wochen mit mir,den Slick Stick zu kaufen. Hast du zufällig die breite des shelfs? Auf den Produktfotos und videos sieht dieser relativ schmal aus im Vergleich zu anderen einteiligen Bögen von Bodnik. Beste Grüße und natürlich gute Gesundheit!

[@ArminHirmer]

Ist schmal, aber funktioniert. Habe keinen mehr hier...

[@ddb4311]

@@ArminHirmer Ok, ich hoffe ich bekomme den irgendwann in die Finger :-) habe z. B den Metis vin Buck trail und dort habe ich das Problem, das der pfeil gelegentlich vom shelf gleitet, was ich bei meinem Recurve Mohican nicht habe. Hast du evtl ne idee wo der fehler liegt? Liebe grüße

[@ArminHirmer]

@@ddb4311 kantest Du den Bogen?

[@ddb4311]

@@ArminHirmer Ja ein wenig. Habe jetzt verschiedene shelf rests probiert. Habe jetzt nur eine filzauflage auf dem Shelf und das Bogenfenster bleibt blank, damit habe ich scheinbar das Problem gelöst. Deshalb frage ich nach der shelfgröße, beim metis nehme ich dem bogenfenster platz für nötigen Halt, so kommt es mir zumindest vor

[@SatsuRyu]

Thanks for the review of this bow. I've been eyeing this bow for some time and I think it's my choice for a modern traditional style bow. Sorry to hear about the dealer situation.

[@VladimirSaldes]

Allso heard the same from my local dealer and Bearpaw

[@n3rdstrength]

If I'm shooting almost every day can I leave this bow strung or do you recommend unstringing after each use? Thank you for the review!

[@ArminHirmer]

I would always unstring the bkw

[@n3rdstrength]

@@ArminHirmer thought just wanted to make sure, thank you.

[@nachogroucho]

Henry Bodnik himself says no need to unstring it.

[@stefanlindner2348]

auf deutsch, Armin, hab lang gnug engl. g'sprochen 🙂 Ich hab die Bodniks sehr spät entdeckt - vorher BEAR, MARTIN ... hatte zum Teil 3 returns wg Qulitätsmangel - das Design der Amis ist teilweise gut, aber die Verarbeitung .. . jetzt hab ich 3 Bögen von BODNIK : kein Vergleich ! ( aber vielleicht hatte ich einfach nur Pech .)

[@ArminHirmer]

Bosnia macht schon gute Bögen:)

[@jdimarti]

Because of this review, I bought this bow less than a year ago, and I absolutely love it. However, 2 days ago it snapped in the upper limb area. It was not through any neglect on my part - I took excellent care of it. I am trying to have it repaired/replaced by warranty, but I am wondering if you have any advice. Does it need some kind of extra special care, or might there be another bow you would recommend?

[@jdimarti]

Good news! Bodkin has a lifetime warranty for this bow! I contacted 3 Rivers Archery, where I purchased the bow, and sent them pictures of where the break was, and they are replacing it!!! Yes! I just wanted to spread the good word for those who may want to know.

[@brads1819]

@@jdimarti lifetime? I believe it's a 30 year warranty on all bearpaw/bodnik bows.

[@ZephrusPrime]

Have you tried out the Bodnik Anubis ?

[@ArminHirmer]

no, since bearpaw changed his dealer conditions...

[@johnfretz1938]

Thanks for that review. Really helpful.

[@godkenjiX99]

I have a bearpaw sniper, i love it

[@robertroth6521]

I’ve been shooting a 40 lb. Slick Stick 2/ years. Great bow, smooth & accurate. Not a big fan of action wood riser, prefer solid wood.

[@tjj4lab]

Hey Armin, I thinking about buying my next bow and the one I’m looking at comes in both longbow and recurve configurations. What would you say are the main differences in shooting characteristics between the two? I’ve never tried a longbow before.

[@MikoArcher]

tjj4lab Take bear montana - real long: slow, hard, handshock... (joke)

[@ArminHirmer]

usually recurve bows are more efficient, as they are shorter and have less weight in the limbs - and the recurve brings some power to. But a reflex/deflex like this is almost if not par

[@tjj4lab]

Armin Hirmer thanks, is there anything that the longbow does better? The one I’m looking at is reflex/deflex longbow, but it’s not in the price range of a bear paw (much cheaper).

[@tomwarrick4945]

This is second bear paw you’ve tested that I’ve owned and used for two-three years now,horse bow( mine a 48 inch) and slick stick.your thoughts dead on.I would call them “over achievers” in a good way.im absolutely sure you are correct on your business model”rock and a hard place”

[@smalltalk5468]

I bought a slick stick 35# bow, what arrows should I get? Great review btw!

[@ArminHirmer]

I would take carbon 500 spine

[@smalltalk5468]

@@ArminHirmer thank you very much for the response! I will pick some arrows up tomorrow

[@yiuhhsinggou3666]

Thanks for the review, wish you have a prosperous business.

[@danidingo977]

Love my 45# slick stick (beautiful raw bow), but these days I shoot the korean bow more. I did not saw any korean bow review on your channel. Why? hmmm

[@ArminHirmer]

don't have one on hands right now :) otherwise I would do a review. Maybe soon the Korean from Alibow

[@ConradKnives]

If you think about it the Design ist something like the great-great- however many times great -grandson of the Assyrian Bow 🤔

[@sh4969]

That's a nice bow