Samick Sage Takedown Recurve Bow
- Description
- Reviews
- Bow Sizing
- Special Orders
The Samick Classic Takedown Recurve bow also known as the "Samick Sage is quickly becoming an icon. Perfect for beginners in traditional archery as an economical, entry to intermediate level bow for draw length less than 29"offered in various poundages. From Samick Sports, it is formerly known as the Samick Sage.
We recommend a stringer to safely string and assemble this bow.
Specifications
- 62” takedown recurve bow for up to 28” draw
- Compatible with older Samick models
- Dymondwood, Oak & Hard Maple laminated riser
- Limbs are Hard Maple with black fiberglass and independently sourced from select suppliers
- Single tapered knob and metal limb pocket design
- Riser cut past center with crowned arrow shelf and brass plunger, stabilizer and sight/quiver bushings
- FastFlight phenolic reinforced limb tips
- 7 ½”- 8 ¼” recommended brace height
- Includes bowstring and nock point.
* FOR BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE ARCHERS, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND ORDERING 25# TO START. HIGHER DRAW WEIGHT WILL RESULT IN POOR FORM OR POSSIBLE INJURIES. WE ALSO RECOMMEND ORDERING A STRINGER.
Bought my Samick Sage 2 years ago. This bow has make his mark long time ago and for a lot of reason. Simple but efficient construction. The grip is good. Almost no vibration. Great bow to begin archery, but I don't see why a more experienced archer wouldn't stick with it. Except if your goal is high level Olympic archery, it won't keep you from progressing. Backyard shooting, 3D, hunting, regional level target competition, it will get the job done.
We ordered the Sage with 40lbs limb package, a stringer and hair pad for the arrow rest. We received everything in Quebec in 3 days. We experienced a premium service from Canada Archery and the Sage exceeds our expectations. We've just ordered a 25lbs limb kit since the 40lbs that we orginally chose with the package is exausting when doing target shooting during a whole day session. For beginners, 40lbs is way too heavy when perfecting technique, anchor and shot process, even for a well-trained and fit 6-foot man. Better to start with 25lbs. We will keep the 40lb limbs for shorter sessions since the power they provide is very rewarding. We can shoot much heavier arrows flying straight as bullets.
A lot has already been said about the Sage. It's probably the most well-known option for an entry-level take-down recurve. Is it worth the hype? I think so. The Sage is a good looking, and well-made recurve. It has bushings for sights, plunger and stabilizer (or fishing reel!). The limbs can be installed without tools. The grip is not too deep (awkward for some beginners) or too big. The overall fit and finish is quite nice as well. The Sage is a dependable and multi-purpose bow that can be used for target shooting or even hunting (with the proper limbs). It shoots quite well as far as I'm concerned, with zero hand shock with my admittedly heavier wood arrows. It is a bit noisy, but recurves usually are. Also, it is somewhat on the heavier side, compared to other bows I own (though it probably isn't heavier than similar style bows, only heavier than one piece recurves or American longbows). The bow comes with a brass nocking point, a stick on arrow rest and of course a string. The supplied string felt a bit long and had to be twisted quite a bit to get a 7 3/4 brace height. It's a bit ironic that I've chosen to buy this bow AFTER buying a bunch of other ones (for most, the Sage will come earlier in the "collection") but I'm glad I did get one. It's fun to shoot, and versatile. I can pop in a 1 or 3 pin sight if I want and easily get new limbs for it. The Sage is still, after all these years, a very good option. Yes, there might be some weird and cheap knock-offs out there, but I'd rather pay 50$ more and get a Sage.
I haven't really had a chance to shoot it much yet but from what I have seen its been decent! I'm a little rusty but I can tell this bow will be one of my favs soon enough. the wood finish is a bit more of a cool brown than I expected though! i thought the wood was gonna have warmer colours but It looks almost green in some lighting! not a complaint, just an observation, still a nice ash brown finish. has a louder "THWACK" sound than i thought even though my brace height is good...i'll just have to put some rabbit fur on
Capable of good accuracy if you have good form. I wouldn't recommend going much past 28 in draw as it starts to stack. Seems to be quite rugged. I've put several hundred arrows through it in temps down to below 0C and I'm really bending those limbs at my draw length. Even trying string walking with it. The bow seems as good as new. Like the finish and look of the wood in the riser as well. Did find my bow hand tended to roll off to the side a bit. But I did the Jake Kaminski epoxy putty upgrade to the grip and it is perfect now.
Bow sizing based on archer's height for Olympic Recurve
Olympic Recurve bows typically range in overall size from 66" to 70". Below is a rough guideline for new archers getting started in the sport.
- 5'5" or shorter = 66" bow
- 5'6" to 5'9" = 68" bow
- 5'10" or taller = 70" bow
The Height of a modern Olympic Recurve bow is dictated by a combination of the riser size and the limb size. Combining long limbs with two different size risers will result in two different size bows. The typical Olympic riser size is either 23, 25" and 27".
Bow sizing based on archer's Draw Length for Traditional Takedown
Please note, traditional recurve draw length is typically shorter than compound. If transitioning always scale down at least half an inch for draw length.
For Adults
- 5'5" or shorter = 60" - 62" bow
- 5'6" to 5'9" = 62" - 66" bow
- 5'10" or taller = 66" - 68" plus, bow
These are rough guidelines for new archers so they get the most out of their new traditional equipment. For some takedown bows limb length is not a choice. After some experience you may find you like longer or shorter limbs.
The Height of traditional takedown bows will often be dictated by a combination of the riser size and the limb size. A 58" bow for example can be made up of any combination of limb and riser size that creates an overall length of 58".
Traditional Takedown bows can come in sizes anywhere from 52" all the way up to 70". Bows that are longer in length are typically used in tournament situations while bows shorter in total length are used for hunting.
Age and Experience guideline
- 14 years old or younger = poundage should be the as their age. Example 12 years old should be shooting 12# bow.
- 18 to 14 years old = 16# to 20# depending on body build and height
- Adult: Beginner = under 20#, Intermediate 22# to 28#, Advanced with experience = 30# and up.
Special orders receive top priority and are given prompt attention. While larger items like bows may not always be readily available, many special order items are consistently kept in stock. The general turnaround time for special orders is a minimum of 8 weeks, depending on the lead times set by the manufacturer.
Certain bows, such as custom target bows and high-quality traditional recurve bows, are exclusively made to order directly from the manufacturer.
In some instances, left-handed products like premium target equipment may experience unforeseen delays due to batch production by the manufacturer.
We strive to meet the deadlines mentioned above and make every effort to do so. However, there may be circumstances beyond our control that prevent us from meeting those deadlines. If such a situation arises, we will make every effort to rectify the issue. Special orders can be canceled or exchanged and are eligible for a refund after 8 weeks.