Samick Sage Take Down Recurve Bow

[Snowdog]

When I was younger, I enjoyed shooting a compound bow after school for hours. Nothing special, just a 45# with rack and pinion sight. I want to say the make or model was "Silver Fox", but I don't remember as it was some 20 plus years ago.

I enjoyed it tremendously, but really wanted a recurve to begin with.

I recently purchased a 62" Samick Sage take down recurve rated at 50# at 28". I wanted a pull that was decent and something I can grow into (not readily outgrown) but light enough to develop proper form. I probably went a bit heavy but can purchase replacement limbs of a different weight from 30 pounds and up to 65# in 5 pound increments I believe ($50-60 per set).

I'm wondering if any here have experience with the Samick Sage. The reviews I've read so far are encouraging, but for $129 bow (new, shipped free) I have reservations. Is this a decent entry-level recurve? Also, does anyone recommend an arrow rest?

Thanks

 

[Sharpdogs]

I don't have one, yet. It is on my list to buy. There a lot of good reviews on Samick bows. Here's a good youtube video on it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_kmnNtjqh0&list=FLVOWwECt97_Q_d1v1oZzDlQ&index=4&feature=plpp_video

 

[wheelgunslinger]

Yeah, they're good bows.
Shooting a recurve is very different from shooting a compound, and you'll need limbs that are probably of less draw weight so you can prevent bad habits and encourage good form.

 

[Snowdog]

That's good news guys, thanks! Thanks for that link, Sharpdogs. I'm looking forward to giving the recurve bow a shot.

 

[P.B.Walsh]

Hi, also looking at one of these bows, look forward to a review upon you reception if you get one! As for arrow rest, it has a radiused shelf that enables you to shoot off shelf, I would not recommend a rest.

 

[R H Clark]

Go ahead and get a set of 35# limbs to learn form with.I am a big guy,6'4" and 280 lbs and work home construction but when I really got serious about form 40#'s was all I could (CORRECTLY) handle,though I could draw a 70# at 28" recurve and hold it at 29" draw for 10 seconds or more.

Get the Masters of the Bare Bow series of videos particularly the last one and segments by Rod Jenkins who is a world champion as well as a good coach.Make sure your arrows are properly spined and the bow tuned.With very low weight limbs you may have to go to an Easton Red Line arrow for deflection over 600.Red Lines go all the way to 1000 deflection.

It is not uncommon for beginning olympic, adult men archers to start with 25#'s or less.The Samick will work well for what you are doing.A bow is a fairly simple device,as long as it holds together,there isn't 10 fps difference between same profile,same weight bows even if the cost is hundreds appart.

Rests are fine as long as competition rules allow them.Even a simple stick on plastic will help you get by with less than perfect arrow spine and won't amplify mistakes as much as the bare shelf.

 

[JLDickmon]

I've been shooting bows for 40+ years, and some of the most fun ones I have are of the 35-40ish lb range..

A lot of the "hardcores" I know pish-posh Samick bows, but the Koreans (where Samick is made) have been shooting bows since the 1st century BC.. I think they have a handle on what they're doing..

Try Bow Reports.com Blacky is a friend of mine, and he has absolutely NO commercial interest in any archery company. I believe has has reviewed several Samick bows

 

[Snowdog]

Well, I got it this morning and I must say that it's a gorgeous bow (granted, from my inexperienced point of view). The pull isn't bad and don't see myself suffering much in terms of form, but I'm still seriously considering some lighter limbs if for no other reason than bringing my wife into the sport.

I still need to figure out the arrow rest and install a nocking point, but I'm happy.