Nika ET-4c Mengyuan Crab Bow Carbon by Elong Outdoor - Review
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- Опубликовано: 3 ноя 2023
- Nika ET-4C, sounds not very spectacular - but it is!
This bow is nothing short but amazing, the build, the draw, the speed and all that for USD159
Incredible development by Elong Outdoor. Very impressive.
Thank you Suzy for sending this bow to me, I guess I need different poundages of this one :)
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I let this bow shoot by a handful archers, all were impressed, so go for it. Just expect some waiting time from order to delivery.
Here are videos from the first iteration of this bow, the ET-4
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Hey Armin, we need your advices and maybe your help please. You promoted this Et-4C bow and numbers of your followers bought it. Now It’s seems that there is a problem with the production. The costumer service of Nika said that the bows above 30lbs have issues reported by costumers, Nika is pretty secretive on these issues. Now they are up to 150 days of delay trying to find a solution.
Would be nice if you can reach them and ask:
- What are the technical issues?
- Have any of those 30+lbs bow snapped?
- what have the costumers reported exactly?
- Are there any safety issues with those bows?
- How did they resolve those issues?
And maybe you could do an other review of the 50lbs when it finally comes out.
Et-4c ordered on November 6.
Price: $154 with code Armin and free shipping (Belgium).
Received December 26.
Superb bow, well made.
tested at short distance....wow
Hello I’m Korean middle school student. I like your video and thank you for making such a wonderful video❤❤❤
The first time I saw the little plastic crab bow, like you I thought that would be awesome in a heavier weight. Love it.
I had been looking for quite some time for a bow that checks all the boxes that this one does. Thank you so much Armin for sharing this one with us, can’t wait until they are up for grabs!
It looks very promising and this version looks like it was a big leap in evolution.🏹🙂
I checked on their website. They make the bow from 14lbs to 50 lbs. You could potentially buy this bow to introduce your children to archery and I have no doubt that it would still be around for the grandchildren to shoot.
I love it! Thank you for the voucher, Armin!
Thank you for the detailed review. Thanks to you Meister, I will buy this bow as soon as possible.
I really enjoy your reviews, shooting targets in the backyard with traditional bows very relaxing, thanks to you I know what bows are next on my Wishlist, cheers
So awesome! I love the draw length of the original bow, but it is very soft and wobbly. This new development is amazing!
thank you for the review sir. Been searching for crab bow.
Armin, I really enjoy your shows and expertise in archery. I don’t envy a fellow archers but I totally enjoy your shooting surroundings/ shooting grounds!! Very nice indeed!!
Keep up the great work!!
Holy moly... I just found a new bow that looks amazing!!
That baby really shoots and is very quiet to cap it off! Very , very nice!!
It is very satisfying to see this very original and promising idea of a simple horsebow mature. I was actualy thinking of buying the original, but the flimsiness and some bad reviews have so far managed to put me off. But this one I will buy in time. I like the shape and I lake the new material and the choice of higher poundages. Thank you for your work Armin and I wish you all the best from Slovenia (a neighbouring state).
After having waited for six months, I finallly got this bow. Needed some time to sand down the connecting middle part, but finally, it fits perfect. Oh girls and boys, I love this bow. I own more than 30 bows, somehow addicted to this hobby. This is the best non-laminated bow I own. Outstanding value for the price. Ordered in 35 LBS, no complains yet after 200+ arrows.
Great to see Armin so animated over a bow! 😃
To paraphrase Christopher Marlowe: 'Was this the face that sells a thousand bows'
It seems an outstanding bow for the money, now I just have to figure out how to justify buying yet another bow! :-)
@ArminHirmer. I think you may consider updating your review. The bow has now 6months wait and price has also increased to $189. The bow is undergoing redesign due to some flaws, maybe you can find out what these are. Imho the bow was prematurely launched. Im not sure if there is some partnering/sponsorship with Nika, but the Nika webpage has your image so perhaps you may have some inside information to share?
Agreed. Their page says sold out now. Ordered 44# in October I’ve not even received any communication about the delay or redesign nor is there anything on their website or socials. The only reason I know what’s going on is this comment section. Ridiculous.
I know as much as you. They received quite some orders and the production was not as fast as they expected and then came a few problems, which needed to be addressed
Just preordered it, it's bloody beautiful ❤
Pretty bow . Gets me excited about the Grozer bow I just ordered!!! My first Grozer bow!
what a wonderful Basic Bow !I love the speed and the fact you can transport this nice one in a Backpack if you want very nice thank You for showing Armin all good wishes for You and Your beloved ones Greetings from Germany Javor 🍀
just bought two!
one at 36# and another at 48#.
now i am on the edge of my seat lol many Thanks for the discount code Armin, Thank You and may your arrows always fly straight and True Brother...
08:14 *That reaction tells us all we need to know*
Looks amazing and not crappy at all!
Good review as always. Armin, you are the RUclips content maker I look to for reviews of Asian bow. I will certainly consider this bow as a good everyday bow as it can be ordered up to 50 pounds draw weight. I will probably get it as a 40 pound draw. Thank you again.
The shapes on this bow are so pleasing, the smooth transitions look vary good, crab bow technoligy in fiberglass/carbon/epoxy materials. a 50 pound draw could be under my Xmas tree 😊
Mine arrived yesterday. An extra string, a Mik'a Archery 🏹 pin, a safety warning card.
It did take seven months, yet the result is well worth the wait. Mine is 30# at 28" in black. I will be ordering a second in white of 15ish # if they make a second run. Excellent review. Excellent product.
I’m curious about the white version! 😁
Thank you so much for the very enthusiastic review! Very convincing! ☺️🙏🙏
I want at least one of these! Probably 2 if they have different poundage. This is what i was looking for.
oh, wow, I want one, cannot wait!
Looks like a perfect fishing, survival bow.
I ordered it about a month ago, don't know when I'll receive it, but I'm looking forward to it 😁
Fair warning on heavier draw versions: My order (November 3rd) for a 50Lbs version was just cancelled (1/8/24) by Nika, without my consent. They did, however, offer to notify me when the bow is available and to honor the original price. This is a disappointment, but perhaps for the best. Apparently they are having issues with higher weight versions that will require some unspecified duration to address. I recommended a non-takedown version and their reply indicated they might be considering it. For a Chinese company, their communication is excellent, with the exception of canceling orders without customer consent.
Hello, may I ask what is your order number? I will investigate the situation and assist you in restoring your order.
@@Nika-Archery I appreciate the offer. Tied up with other bows presently.
This looks very interesting... I'm hoping they will make a heavier draw weight version!!! This bow looks promising! Thanks for sharing another wonderful review with our community. 😊🏹🎯
Great looking bow. I think I need one 😉🏹❤️
Nice, definitely going to get one 👍🏽
A happy Armin again… As I startet Archery with a Snake bow and changed to ILF to get comradery in a local Club now ist is exactly the right time to get one of these bows in WHITE! Thank you for reviewing and Inspiration again!
GOT IT ❤ I need matching arrows! A new year in archery with a total new experience will come and will be full of joy! Thanks to Elong Outdoor and Armin with his smile and joy in the review. 🎉
Oh no, you got me hooked again😂
Now that is cool! I used the fist one and it was okay, but this does look premium!
well Armin I didn‘t miss nearly one of your presentations 🎉
This seems to be a really awesome piece !!
It‘s fascinating how many improvements we face on the age old idea of a two ended stick ….
und a nette shooting range hast Du da - so was würd mir auch gfalln / Ois Guade aus Erding
I had both the previous versions and loved them to bits, tried everything with them and they took it all with ease, till the weaker one snapped due to being drawn 34" all the time 🤷🏻♂️ my fault . The shape is just stunning. Commented to them about a 34" draw version and they replied that they could do that but would take about 3 months.
I will be getting one of those for sure 😊.
Awesome video as always 🙏
I'd love to get a 34" draw version!
Just ask them for one, no harm in asking 👍 I just got an air rifle so have to keep under the wife's radar 😉
You got as far as stringing it, testing the stiffness and drawing it to 32".... and I decided that this is my next bow....
Best video before sleep so calm relax.
Hi Meister Armin nice to see you again!!
Richard👍😎🇫🇷🏹
That might make a good survival bow
Wow, 13 minutes in and I'm convinced, I will definitely be getting one of these!
it's exactly what i have been looking for !
great review so far Armin
¡Excelente Armin! Veré la forma de comprarme uno de 50# 28"
Saludos desde Uruguay.
Pretty bow!
Thank you Armin. I came across this bow recently while searching for my first Asiatic bow, & I've spent the last 2 weeks trying to decide if I should buy one. Now I'm convinced!
Thanks for your helpful review 🙂
Thank you. What I need to know from a trusted source. I was hoping they would do heavier draw weight models.
Getting this one!
Wow, looks very nice. Take-down is great for transportation (as other horsebows do not fit in the trunk of my car). I think I'll get one. I just have to decide about the poundage. Currently I draw around 32" so I have take in acount the increasing stiffness for still being comfortable when drawing (my 53" bow has 26@28").
I saw also there is white version. Looks also very nice but I guess it's simply painted white and assume that the white paint will wear over time.
awesome, been trying to find one available in britain all week ready for payday next friday...
Thank you. Subscribed.
Oha woaw wie cool 😎 ich werde mir erstmal selbst einen Hybrid bogen bauen hab super Inspiration von ihnen vielen dank ,für das Wissen durch ihre Videos weiter so 👍
thank you
I had the exact same thoughts of this bow in carbon ...I'm glad they listened to you buddy . Your video quality is amazing 👏
I don't have a takedown bow. So I don't feel like I have a good travel one.
Time to pull the trigger and use your code I think!
I really want to try one of these bows, hopefully they come back again soon
they will
Cool to see that it lasts throughout a cold night like in a camp out situation
I Just tried out my 60lbs Végh turkish with a320grain carbon29",I dönt have a chrono but it felt 270ish fps. I realized that I have a Medieval compound bow with áll Its beauty. ❤
I was looking for a bow to take along when traveling in europe and that needed to be somewhat bad weather proof. I think this is a great bow when you are outside and just want to shoot without having to worry to much about your equipment. Looks like the next step up if you are looking for a takedown rolan snake in carbon and a more traditional form. hyped.
I would have to say that if you did get this bow, you should put a uv protestant on it that resist water, I'm not sure what the base polymers are made of and most are uv sensitive, and many absorb water , enough so that freezing could cause a problem over time.. so, protect it just in case... looks like an awesome bow!
@@jedgurley thank you, I didn’t consider this yet. Will look into it.
Sleek setup for the price 👍💯🎯
Thank you
Hi. I am at six [6] months from my order. I received the shipping notification midweek last week. I am eager to have it arrive.
I received my bow! I love it! It shoots much better than I do.
(I no longer live where I can practice on my own property).
If I do everything somewhere near correctly the arrows fly very well and very accurately. I have other bows that are much less forgiving of minor imperfections in technique.
The draw is smooth ,and it is fast.
The siyahs are very narrow at the location of the string grooves, so I anticipate that this is going to be hard on the string loops. I may have to make a string that has super durable string loops servings.
I'm not sure how long the string that came with the bow will hold up. Some bows with very narrow siyahs are thickened at the string grooves.
Overall--it is an utterly amazing bow for the price!
Where did you order from? How many days did it take for you to receive it?
What # did you order some people who ordered higher # are saying there orders are getting canceled
Nice section of continuous Blind Nocking shooting going on there.
Very nice effort on Elong’s behalf.
IF they would make a true one-piece construction, for a step up version, it could easily be lighter over all, and stronger in the riser section, and a more ovalized grip could also be possible.
The 2-piece take down requires the unfortunate flat surface for indexing the limbs joint. That isn’t a benefit to the archers shooting experience. Beautiful bow though, with consistency in shooting.
I like this design, Mr Hirmer. I feel that is ellegant and at the same time handy, fluid as strong. Maybe for 40 lbs beginning and do some tracking journeys.
I bought one of the plastic "toy" crab bows to play with thumb draw, it's still going just weak.
This looks like a great bow.
Expect the video has just doubled the waiting list.
Thank you for your great channel. I'm a beginner with a barebow.
I've just ordered this bow 30 lb draw weight... I draw 30".
Can you please advise me as to what arrows I should use?
Armin, I love that bow and have ordered one.
I have a problem, though--I don't know how to get long enough arrows in the US.
I fletch my own cedar arrows and can only get 32" shafts. That is perfect for me for the three finger draw to the corner of my mouth. But it is really limiting my thumb draw which is another three inches.
I am willing to switch to carbon shafts--or even finished carbon arrows, if I have to. But so far I can find nothing. Heavy Manchu arrows would be overkill.
Any ideas?
Thanks! I've been following you for years now and love your reviews!
Oops--I forgot this bow maxes out at 32" draw!
Ah, well--I guess my long arms doom me to a shorter draw than I would like! I don't mind that much, I guess, but I would like to experience that extra three inches sometime!
I bought and own one of their previous bows of this style... and it is one of the worst bows I've had the displeasure of shooting. It was rated at 25# draw but my digital bow scale shows it as drawing 12.8 lbs at a 30 inch draw. It can't even get an arrow down a 20 yard lane and make it stick in the target. So I'd certainly hope their carbon bow is a better version of their prior "toy" bow that is currently sitting in a corner collecting dust. ; )
i ave order one, is the third bow i order with your valuable advice. thank you very much
I've been wondering when you're going to make a video about the new bow. Unfortunately I ordered my (first) Asian reflex bow from Nika a week ago.
But I would like to say thank you again for your videos, even if I write very little. They have always helped me a lot with the topic of Asian reflex bows. I'm sure you're going to make a video about Nika's "Assyria Model" as well, right?
Greetings from Germany
if they send this model to me, I will :)
Just a heads up, their site now says 150 days from the order date.
Would this bow be optimal for use in long ranged combat archery with German IDV arrows? Or if not, which bow do you think would be best for use with them, given that they are quite heavy and must be used with a bow that is #30@28" or under? I was thinking that the short version of fiberglass Qinghai (Alibow) might be best, or perhaps the laminate Turkish (AF Archery), but now this bow seems interesting as well.
Wow, this is a popular bow 😀
30-60 day wait on these bows now
@Armin - just to let you know the code is for 5 dollars off not 5% :)
Thank you for another great review :)
What grain & spine would you recommend for this Nika TD Bow???
Hello, with a bow that comes in naked and simple like this.
Can you make a video that shows us all the modifications you can put on an asiatic bow?
I.e. how to install arrow nock
Better grips
Impact/vibration reduction
Different reinforcement mods to strengthen bows from breaking (for traditional wood bows)
Can you go in the historical methods that archery may also use?
I watched War of the Arrows movie and noticed that korean bowyer wraps cloth at string nock, idk for what purpose specifically, maybe to silence the bow? Then i saw the manchurian bowyers wraps cloth and leather along the rest of the bows too.
So compelling... What are the chances that they'll develop a version with slightly longer draw length?
Thanks for the video, can you tell me who makes the shirt you are wearing?
Do you think this bow would break shooting 6.5 GPP, 31 inch draws? Or is it just a matter of wrapping the handle? The white sounds nice.
Delay was 60 days then 90 days,now it's 180 days !
I don't know if I'm ever going to get m'y bow😔
Armin thank you for this review.
So, do you feel the comfortable draw on this bow is just 31”, before you hit the stacking?
needs to break in, now it does easy 32
Now this takedown looks really good, now I have to watch again, lol
Hatte einen Reiter Bogen von Amazon aber mir ist das komplette griffstück an der Seite weg geschliffen vom Leder und Stoff kann man sowas fixen ? Oder gibt es Tricks zum vermeiden ?
I have been waiting for this, as your picture has allready been on the elong website. How about having the middle part made out of metal? It would put enough weight to it to make it steadier and get rid of vibration.
worth a try
Neat bow. I just ordered one. It does check alot of the boxes for sure. Is it twist proof? Did you let all those users string it themselves? Thanks Armin!
some yes
How would you say this would compare to the Ali khans Hungarian fibreglass break down bow from a couple of months ago?
I'd love a Turkish bow model like that..
Hello thank you for this nice and usefull review. Do you think this bow will be suitable for beginner and advance archer or limited to beginner?
good for all levels
nice design and fish,
do you think it would be a god bow for parcours for beginners (even with mediterranean technic) in low poundage
or the snake will be more adapted ?
sacrilege shooting this beauty with 3 fingers :D but it would work nicely
Where can we find the "glove" you are using?
what zone did u loot that legendary bow @....r do u buy it n game...
Dude... you're wrecking my bank account XD
Hello Armin big fan, would you say that this bow can be quiet durable compared to the traditional bows?
yes
Found new new bow
Hi Harmon, it’s an amazing bow ! I have a question about something else though. What is the fabric of the backstop ?
thats a back stop net from an archery shop
So you don’t know what it’s made of ?