Southwest Archery Spyder XL

[@TheArby13]

Thanks for promoting equipment that I can afford. I was shocked to find this bow for about the same price that I paid for a tournament quality American Supreme Target bow I used for field and target competition back in the 70s. 38# draw/28". It was a long recurve but I can't remember the length. I loved it. I hope I like this one as well. Thanks for the great review. My confidence is growing. I haven't pulled a string since about 1984. That was on a Bear Flare compound...which I never learned to shoot well.) I'm going to need some practice. BTW, I was shooting in a Double American Round tournament in the early 70s and was shocked at the weird bow down the line from me. It was one of the first Allen compound bows out. Odd duck to say the least and everyone laughed and said "it'll never fly." Boy were they wrong or what? Thanks again. RB PS: My new Spyder XL and all accessories I ordered is/are out for delivery today and I am gettin all gooey waiting for it. I need to order rubber O rings for making my finger bow slings. Pot holder loops, shrink tubes and O rings and you have some ez to make finger slings for shooting open hand. The pot holder loops are much easier on the fingers than Paracord. The shrink tube is the center serving, so to speak and holds the loop material tight and is a buffer to help the loop material last longer. The rings can be spun a few times to shorten the assembly is needs be.

[@ScottWinters]

You are welcome, my friend. I try to find and promote items that new archers can get into that are safe and affordable. I would enjoy hearing about your experience with the XL. I love mine and could never part with it. I too have a couple of the older style bear compound bows. These were gifts from people who had them in their closets and never shot them. Had some good fun shooting them for a while. My wife keeps asking if I will ever give them or get rid of them. I like to keep them around. Great information on the finger slings. I will have to give that a go when I make more of them. I really appreciate your time and the comment. Keep me in the loop on your journey! If you need anything don't hesitate to ask. Have a great day! Best regards

[@jacobwilliams5271]

I don't see why they don't finish the side of the limbs in the same dark brown as the riser, it would be really nice looking then.

[@ScottWinters]

I agree with that my friend it would make for a slick look. Thanks for commenting! Have a great evening my friend. Best regards

[@tommysmith6914]

I ordered this bow today after watching your video on it. It will be my first trad bow.

[@ScottWinters]

You will love it. It’s a great shooting bow. Let me know your thoughts on it after have had some time shooting it. Have a great day my friend. Best regards

[@johnd7215]

Nice video. These lower priced bows can really be exceptional values. Thanks for sharing!

[@ScottWinters]

Thank you my friend. I agree there are some really good ones one the market these days. I appreciate your time watching and taking the time out of your day to comment. Have a great week my friend. Best regards

[@sigmanarchery54]

Great job Graham they look really nice 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@graham9723]

Another great, informative video Scott. I always enjoy your content. Thank you very much for your kind words about my efforts at quiver making. That really made my day.

[@ScottWinters]

You are more than welcome my friend! I enjoy giving back to the community. I did have someone asking for your contact info. He was really impressed with your work as well.

[@graham9723]

@@ScottWinters Thanks again Scott. I don't mind if you pass on my contact info to The Amputee Archer, I did see his post. I've subscribed to you blog blueskiesarchery now so looking forward to seeing it grow. Take care Scott and happy shooting.

[@roberttelfer3150]

Nice bow, I have the Southwest Spyder 62" 30 pound. This is my first bow and really enjoy shooting it. I am going to buy the 40 pound limbs soon. Stay safe and thanks for your content.

[@ScottWinters]

That's awesome my friend. Let me know how the new limbs work for you. I enjoyed shooting this one even with going through a complete setup. I'm curious how it will perform after that. I appreciate your time my friend. Thanks for commenting. Best regards.

[@davidwsmith316]

Thanks for this review. I have been looking at bow reviews in search in my 1st Bow! I'm really considering this bow! 😮 I have a 31" Draw Length, and I like that the Spider XL has a 64" length! 👌 😎 Also, I am Left Handed.

[@ScottWinters]

You will enjoy the Spyder XL. It’s a great shooter and the 64 inch length definitely helps with longer draw lengths. Let me know if you go with this one. I’d love to hear your experience with it. Thank you for your time. Have a great evening. Best regards

[@Alex1M6]

Nice, just bought the 35lb bow myself (sold as "blacksheep nova" here in Europe). Can't wait to shoot it.

[@ScottWinters]

Alex, thank you for your time. Let me know when you have the chance to get out and shoot it. I would definitely be interested in your thoughts about it. Have a great day my friend. Best regards

[@Alex1M6]

@@ScottWinters Will do, just waiting for the weather and my energy levels to perk up lol.

[@allencampbell4460]

I have the exact model, and I love it.

[@ScottWinters]

I appreciate the comment my my friend, and I appreciate your time. Have a great evening. Best regards.

[@chroniclesofahalfwit]

Another great review, thanks for sharing, I do look forward to your videos, have an amazing week 👍

[@ScottWinters]

I really appreciate that feedback my friend. Thank you so much for your time. It is appreciated. I hope you have a great week as well. Best regards

[@michaelmacdonald5792]

Thanks Scott....this was awesome

[@ScottWinters]

Thank you my friend. I appreciate the comment and your time. Have a great day my friend. Best regards

[@stevedaughton7247]

Great review!! Thanks for taking the time and sharing it. I always look forward to your new content!!! The spider is a great bow, mine is the 62 inch, I kinda consider it a slight upgrade to my Sage. Smooth and quiet with ff string.

[@ScottWinters]

Thanks for commenting my friend. I'm looking forward to doing a proper setup on this one. New strings are in the works for today. I'm going to add some felt on the limb pockets as well, for curiosities sake. My initial impression was great. I appreciate your time and the kind words my friend. Have a great day. Best regards

[@joedaniels4646]

Nice looking bow Scott enjoy it brother! Hopefully I will be strong enough to shoot my new Lwano Wolf bow in about a week or so ... Since being hospitalized it's been almost a month since I have shot any bow! I really can't wait to get back into it once I'm strong enough.

[@ScottWinters]

Brother I'll pray for your speedy recovery! Wishing you all the best my friend. I appreciate your time, best regards to you and yours

[@joedaniels4646]

@@ScottWinters Thank you, I'm a firm believer in the power of prayer, and I have no doubt that our Lord Jesus will restore me back to 100%! Thanks again, and shoot a few arrows in my name!

[@shanepitzer4126]

Hi Scott! Wow, i just saw your vid and didn't realize until just now that we both bought/reviewed the same bow about the same time! Great minds.....grin. Your unboxing and detailed review was great. I did some velcro in the string grooves, and cat whiskers on the string. Mine is now VERY quiet. When I did my vid, I was wearing the mic on my shirt pocket, and you can barely hear the bow. Anyhoo, great vid, thanks for sharing, and I am equally impressed with my Spyder XL. Take care, Shane

[@ScottWinters]

Thanks my friend. How does the velcro in the string groove work for you? I tried it on my sage but haven't on others that I own. Having shot mine for a bit now, I have nothing negative to say about. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment my friend. Have a great day brother. Best regards

[@shanepitzer4126]

@@ScottWinters The velcro seems to work pretty good. I have some of the calf hair string groove pads on one set of ILF limbs. It's the stuff from 3Rivers. So in comparison, the velcro seems to work just as well, if not better. The velcro has a bit more 'fluff' than the calf hair. I bought a roll of it on Amazon. Take care and keep pulling that string back! Shane

[@sigmanarchery54]

Very nice review Sir!! But I definitely knew you would like the bow because you are a fan of the Samick Saige, so I’m sure you have to say it’s a big improvement it just looks so much better. Thanks for sharing my friend Take care. God bless. 👍🏼🏹🇺🇸

[@ScottWinters]

Lol, I do like my Sage. That being said, I think SWA is putting out some quality bows that are easy on the wallet. I promise you that had it tanked I would definitely be open about it. The last thing I ever want to do is tell people something is good when it definitely is not. I would go against who I am and is not an ethical thing to do, especially for people just starting out. As always my friend, I appreciate your time! Thanks for commenting and have a great day. Best regards

[@sigmanarchery54]

@@ScottWinters Yes honesty is the best policy for sure.

[@ScottWinters]

I think I may have mis interpreted you initial comment. I reread it this morning and wanted to make sure I didn't respond to you in negative way. It was not intended to be negative. My response is not squaring with me for some reason. Have a great day my friend.

[@sigmanarchery54]

@@ScottWinters bye no means did I take any negativity in what you said. And maybe the way I worded it did not come out right, I know that you like the Samick siege and what I was saying is you your self would have to say that that bow is a lot sleeker And better looking than the chunky boxy Samick. And again definitely nothing wrong with what you said take care my friend God bless.

[@HandyL]

@@sigmanarchery54 You two really are the definition of southern gentlemen, lol! In a good way, I wish everyone was polite and cordial like this ;)

[@scottymoore9121]

What did you use for the shelf rest. I’m looking at buying this bow and I don’t want to use the stick on rest. I want to shoot off the shelf. Thanks very much. Love your videos. Thanks in advance

[@ScottWinters]

I appreciate the question and your time. I have used store bought rest material a few times. Mostly I use Velcro. It holds up well and is less expensive over time. A roll will do a lot of rest replacements. I hope that helps. Have a great day. Best regards.

[@kendion4597]

How about a comparison of the ghost and the spyder. I also have the long bow black hunter and I'm considering the ghost .. also , I buy vintage bows. Possible option for your next review. Old bear or pearson bows are still awesome . Your content is growing on me Nicely lol. Thanks Ken from Boston

[@ScottWinters]

Thanks for the comment my friend. I might do a comparison between the two. I've gotten a few questions about the limbs being interchangeable between the two. That's an awesome suggestion. My personal experience with the Ghost has been nothing but great. It's an excellent take down longbow. If you decide to get one you will not be disappointed. I'll check around and see if I can come up with and older bow for review purposes. I really appreciate your time my friend. Thanks again for the kind words. Have a great day! Best regards

[@HandyL]

Damn Graham! Those quivers are tight! Dude sell those, I want one!

[@jscott4431]

Hello Scott. I appreciate your review of the Spyder XL. I am thinking of buying this bow. It's difficult to find affordable longer recurves. I am 6'2" with a 30" draw. The Spyder XL could work for me. Thanks again for your insight and review! Much appreciated!!

[@ScottWinters]

Absolutely my friend. This would be great fit for you. It's very comfortable for me at my 30 " draw length. I appreciate your time! Have a great day. Best regards.

[@azarelthecreator7098]

I'm 5'8" with a 30 inch draw, I just ordered the spider xl. my last bow was a sage and I loved it. looking forward to the upgrade. the stacking in the sage could be felt for sure.

[@ScottWinters]

You will definitely enjoy the spider XL. The overall length makes for a comfortable draw at 30 inches. I have had zero issues with mine and would definitely purchase again. Let me know your thoughts on it. Have a great evening! Best regards

[@caseymclamb5890]

What would you say that your draw length is on that bow? I just order one and I’m still not certain about the draw length…

[@ScottWinters]

Thanks for the question. My draw length is 30 inches. The only bow in my collection that I am worried about at that length is my Tatar bow. All others seem to do well at that length. I hope that helps. Have a great day. Best regards.

[@Iraya]

Lovely! I got mine almost two years ago and still going strong. I'd actually been looking into the Ghost by SWA as well since seeing your videos, or at the very least, their takedown longbow limbs. Incidentally, do you know if the risers are the same length? Nice video. Thanks and stay safe.

[@ScottWinters]

Man that's awesome. I will check the length and get back to you. I do know they are interchangeable according to SWA's website.

[@Iraya]

Thank you! I appreciate it

[@shanepitzer4126]

Scott, a question, since you have both risers, are the Ghost and the Spyder risers the same dimensionally? I've noticed on the SWA website that the limbs are interchangeable on both risers, so just curious. Thanks, Shane

[@ScottWinters]

Shane, they are interchangeable. I measured limb pockets and they are identical. I have yet to try the swap to check performance. That's next on the list. I really appreciate your time my friend. Have a great day. Best regards

[@shanepitzer4126]

@@ScottWinters Thanks! Take care, Shane

[@theamputeehunter2074]

Do you know how to get a hold of Graham ? Would like to contact him on his quiver and arm guard thanks

[@ScottWinters]

Let me check with him, I do have his contact info, but do not want to overstep my bounds. I will get back to you my friend. I appreciate your time. Best regards

[@theamputeehunter2074]

@@ScottWinters okay sounds good thanks

[@billbarry2984]

How can I get one of those quivers?

[@ScottWinters]

Thanks for the question. I usually source them from Amazon. None of my local vendors carry much of anything useful to me. I appreciate your time. Have a great day. Best regards

[@TRUSTLIFENOW]

Nice review, the bow is a little too long and shiny for my taste but it would be nice to see how it compares to your other bows

[@ScottWinters]

Thanks for taking the time to comment my friend. I think I'm drawn to the longer bows. If it's anything like my Sage the shiny will fade a bit over time. I really appreciate your time. Best regards.

[@TRUSTLIFENOW]

@@ScottWinters 🙏👍

[@boonsfrc]

I bet your longbow limbs fit on that xl🕷️

[@ScottWinters]

They definitely do fit. I swapped them out for a time The ghost was given away to a subscriber here. I keep meaning to order the longbow limbs, I never seem to get around to it. The limbs really compliment the XL riser. Thank you for your time my friend. Have a great day. Best regards

[@TheArby13]

Pronounced Pad-ook' 😀

[@ScottWinters]

Thank you sir. I appreciate the input. Have a great day my friend. Best regards