Avalanche Anaconda Recurve Crossbow Kit - 175lbs Draw Weight | Arrow Speeds Up to 245 FPS | Black Composite Stock | Red Dot Scope | Picatinny Rail Mount | Cross Bow for Hunters | 18.5” Power Stroke

The instructions for assembly were a bit hard to understand but I got it done by myself in under an hour. I used blue locktight on screws to keep them from coming lose in the field. It is probably right at the 175 pound draw it claims, and I recommend using the included rope cocking device to tighten the included stringer. It’s lightweight and easy to handle. Center the open sights when assembling to the middle position in case you ever need them in the field (mine were way off center from the factory). Not the best, but good quality for the price- this was my third crossbow from expensive to cheap and this is as about as good as the much more expensive one. I like the recurve because it can be easily restrung in the field if needed.

This is a great beginners product. The directions to put together are very flawed but i was able to get through them in about 2 hours without using the internet. I have never owned, put together, or shot a crossbow before purchasing this item and i still found it to be easy. Shoots true for now as well after around 50 shots. Great buy for the price for any beginner. 6 stars.

This is my first crossbow. I haven't had it long but it is holding up nicely. Can't really say much regarding durability since I haven't had it long, but it seems like it will last. I've read the reviews before I purchased it and the biggest complaint was regarding the instructions for assembling it not being clear enough. I would have to agree with that. But I figured it all out and I'm having a lot of fun with it. For anything I had questions about, I was able to find a video on YouTube to help. So it all works out.

I enjoy the heck out of this bow. Simple to put together and once you dial ted dot in, it’s pretty dame accurate.Ive purchased 3. My oldest daughter and my brother. They love it. I myself have a couple larger ones but liking this the best. Great quality!!! Broad tip will drive through a 1/2 sheet of plywood at about 60 feet. Cant go wrong!!!! Delivered on time and pacaged extremly well.Thank you

A steel part arrived broken. A plastic piece for the bow was missing. I took a look at the assembly instructions to see if I could find a way to assemble it without the metal foot holder that came broken and noticed the instructions are not easy at all to understand. Totally missing the list of items with picture and name which is essential to understand what is what. Very dissatisfied

Very sturdy the images in the assembly instructions could be in better quality but they have a link to watch a video for assembly. You should buy rail lube if you don't already have some as it will keep the serving from becoming frayed and undone. The string that came with it was very lightly waxed that after 2 shots fibers could be seen from the string. So you will want to lube the rail (with rail lube not string wax) and wax the string before first use. It is very comfortable and the sling has a couple of placement options as does the quiver. Great for for a recurve crossbow. I wanted a recurve crossbow as it required much less tuning and maintenance than compound crossbows. While Compound crossbows might outperform this, in the event of a part failure recurve is easier and can easily be repaired in the field with just an extra string and restring tool. Compound bows require a compound bow press, string press, and require to be re-timed/retuned and balanced. For a dependable crossbow this is great for the money in simplicity, power, and accuracy.

Required assembly very bad directio s confusing would not buy this again it require a skill to put together because the pictures and the components are hard to understand d why some many Allen wrenches over priced made in china

The only complaint I really have is the directions are terrible and poorly illustrated, and I still haven't figured out how to attach the quiver. That said this crossbow is absolutely wicked, has an incredible amount of power, it's accurate, quiet as a whisper, and puts bolts through things you wouldn't think was possible. Definitely not a toy! I highly recommend it to anyone considering getting one.