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Sanlida recurve bows: which one, and what size?

Sanlida makes recurves for beginners, target archers and traditional hunters. Here's how the range fits together, and how to choose the right bow length.

Last updated November 11, 2026

Noble: the beginner and intermediate recurve

The Noble is a takedown recurve kit with a laminated wood riser, maple-core fiberglass limbs in 2 lb steps, carbon arrows and a target face. Pick the length from your draw length:

Noble lengthRecommended draw lengthTypical archer
Noble 48"14"-16"Young children
Noble 54"17"-20"Children
Noble 62"22"-24"Youth and smaller adults
Noble 66"24"-26"Teens and adults
Noble 68"26"-28"Adults
Noble 70"28"-30"Taller adults

Measure draw length the same way as for a compound: wingspan in inches divided by 2.5 (see the beginner guide).

Miracle 10 and Myth 10: ILF target recurves

For club and competition shooting, the Miracle 10, Miracle 10 II and Myth 10 are Olympic-style ILF kits with foam-core, carbon-layered limbs in 66", 68" and 70" lengths. ILF fittings mean you can change limbs as you progress. The Myth 10 has nine five-star reviews on Sanlida's store.

Hunting recurves and longbows

  • Hermit 10: Sanlida's top hunting recurve, a CNC 6061-T6 aluminium ILF riser with carbon and foam-core limbs, 60" or 62", 30-55 lb.
  • Eagle X9: a compact 58" three-piece takedown with a solid wood riser, 25-60 lb, that packs down small.
  • Royal X8 60": a one-piece traditional wood hunting bow, 30-60 lb.
  • Royal X8 68": a traditional wood longbow, just 1.4 lb, 30-60 lb.

Draw weight on a recurve

Unlike a compound, a recurve has no let-off: you hold the full weight at full draw. Start light (many adults begin around 20 to 26 lb on a Noble) and move up in small steps. Hunting needs heavier limbs; check your province's minimum before you hunt.

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