Samick Sage Recurve Bow Review

Overview of the Samick Sage Recurve Bow

The Samick Sage is one of the most popular recurve bows on the market today.

​Originally I purchased the Sage simply because it is one of the most widely reviewed recurve bows you can find and everyone who has one seems to love it!

And after shooting it I can see why!

Not only does it shoot well, it also looks great.

The riser has layers of wood grain in different colors, making a great pattern that leads into the black limbs.

In my opinion this is the best recurve bow for ​a true beginner.

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Key features and specs

Bow length: 62”

Max Draw Length: 28”

Handedness: Right or Left available

Draw Weights: 25 lbs, 30 lbs, 35 lbs, 40 lbs, 45 lbs, 50 lbs, 55 lbs & 60 lbs

Physical weight: 2.7 lbs

*Also has pre-installed bushings for attaching stabilizers, arrow rest, etc.

Pros of the Samick Sage Recurve Bow

With a bow that has been as popular and well reviewed as the Samick Sage, there's going to be a long list of pro's!

I've listed out the ones that will be most important too you, but after shooting it you'll probably feel there are more!

Durability and construction

The durability of the Samick Sage is a huge positive because it gives you peace of mind that not only is your bow going to be safe to shoot, but also your investment is going to last a long time.

With any piece of archery equipment, if it fails, it’s dangerous for the shooter because the bow is storing so much energy.

This is even more true with higher draw weights!

Which is why avoiding cheap bows is so important.

The Sage is a tried and true bow that has proven its durability in the hands of thousands of archers.

Wide Range of draw weights

One of the things I like most about the Sage is that it has a wide range of draw weights available!

Which means you can get it in a perfect draw weight that’s comfortable for you to draw consistently.

This is something that can get overlooked by a lot of new archers and ultimately affects their accuracy.

If you get too strong of a bow when you’re first starting out, usually you’re only going to be able to shoot a group or two of arrows before you’re too tired to hold the bow at full draw.

For new archers, especially with a recurve, I recommend getting a lighter weight than you think you need so that you can get started with great form.

Then once you’re a little more experienced you can get stronger bow limbs and shoot at a higher draw weight.

The Sage fits the bill for almost any adult archer with 8 different draw weights between 25 and 60 pounds.

Take down bow

This is a feature that can get taken for granted, but is a huge bonus.

Take down bows are waaaayyyy easier to store and transport than one piece bows, which makes it easier for beginners to get involved.

On top of that, it gives you the option of upgrading your draw weight by just buying new limbs instead of buying a whole new bow.

That also means you can replace your bow limb if it gets damaged instead of getting a new bow.

Value

The value of this bow might be the biggest pro for a beginner.

This isn’t a bow that you’re going to get as a total newbie and need to upgrade from in a couple of months.

The Sage is a bow that you’re going to want to keep using until you break it…

And even then, you’ll probably just replace part of it & keep on using it!

There’s a reason it’s one of the best selling recurve bows there is.

The only reason you would stop using this bow is if after shooting it you went all in on archery and wanted to start shooting in competitions or hunting with a recurve multiple times a year.

Cons of the Samick Sage Recurve Bow

This wouldn’t be a fair review if it was all sunshine and rainbows, so there are cons to the Samick Sage.

Lack of included accessories

This con is from my own experience with my bow, it came with just the riser, limbs and bow string.

But there are places you can find bundles that come with some accessories like arrows, a bow stringer, quiver, and finger tab.

Because the Sage doesn’t always come with accessories, it does leave the door open for you to buy higher quality accessories, especially arrows, than would come in the bundle.

Shorter Draw Length

Even though the Sage is a 62” bow, its recommended maximum draw length is 28” which is a little on the short side, especially for male archers.

Most bows make it to a 30” draw length which covers the vast majority of archers.

You can shoot the Samick Sage up to a 30” draw length without too many problems, but it will ultimately wear the bow down faster, so it’s not recommended.

Conclusion

Even with the cons of this bow, it's still one of, if not THE best option for 95% of new archers that want to shoot a recurve bow.

Which is why as of this writing it has 2,622 5-Star reviews on Amazon!

If you're interested in getting the Samick Sage for yourself I'll add links down below so you can check it out and look at prices.

Hope you found this review helpful, let me know what you think down in the comments.