Is Sanlida a good bow brand? Who makes Sanlida bows?

Sanlida is less familiar in Canada than the big American brands. Here's who makes the bows, how they keep prices down, and what owners say.

Last updated November 11, 2026

Who makes Sanlida bows?

Sanlida Archery, founded in 1998. Sanlida runs the whole chain itself: research and design, manufacturing in its own 50,000 m² base, testing, sales and after-sales support. It makes compound bows, recurve bows and longbows, carbon arrows and crossbow bolts, and accessories.

Why are Sanlida bows less expensive?

Because Sanlida builds its bows and accessories itself rather than buying them in, there are fewer markups between the factory and you. That's how a package like the Dragon X8 can include a sight, rest, stabilizer, 12 arrows, a release, a quiver and a case.

Quality and materials

CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminium cams, modules and risers on the Dragon, Hero and Hermit lines
BCY strings and cables (BCY 452X on the Hero X10)
100% 24T pure carbon arrows, down to ±0.001" straightness on the Dragon 10
Foam-core, carbon-layered limbs on the Miracle, Myth and Hermit recurves

What owners say

Across the products we carry, Sanlida's official store lists 58 customer reviews, nearly all five stars. Buyers most often mention value for money, smooth and quiet shooting, and how complete the kits are. The reviews are on each product page, credited to Sanlida's store.

Warranty and support in Canada

Sanlida offers a limited lifetime warranty on main parts for bows like the Dragon X8 and Dragon 10 when you register within 30 days of purchase. Buying from Sanlida Archery Canada, the official distributor, means genuine Sanlida equipment, Canadian-dollar pricing and warranty support handled in Canada.

Where to start

For hunting, read the Dragon comparison. For target compound, the Hero X10 guide. For traditional archery, the recurve guide.