Posted in General Discussion but no one replied so figured I'd try this sub. I've been shooting compound for a few years now and looking to get a recurve for something different to shoot. Not trying to break the bank though. Looking toward the SAS brand and am not sure about their quality. I know they are on the cheap end of bows but I haven't heard anything bad about them. Would love to hear anyone's thoughts and experience.
ajemayer
They sell a bunch of them at the shop& range I go to. They're solid overall and great bang for the buck. People really seem to like them. I'd get the Spyder XL (64" bow) if I was you.
SAS is Southland Archery Supply, SWA is Southwest Archery. Two different companies. The Spyder and Spyder XL are marketed by Southwest Archery Supply which is based in California.
The Spyder is just a nicer version of the original Samick Sage. The Spyder XL is a longer version of the Spyder. The Spyder is a 62 inch bow, the Spyder XL is 64 inch bow.
I own both. The only thing I would do is order the toolless take down limb bolts, as the traditional allen key limb bolts are soft, inferior quality and prone to strip, even if you are careful. This happened to me, rendering my bow useless, The tool less limb bolt is the way to go.
Depending on your draw length either the SW archery Spyder and the Spyder XL will work well. If you are drawing past 29 inches, I would go with the XL, as the longer bow will be more comfortable to shoot. Both bows are tapped with AMO bushings for sights, quiver, stabilizer etc.
The SAS line of bows are also good quality, I dont own one, but a friend of mine does. I can only speak to the Southwest Archery Products. SWA has good customer service and a one year warranty if the bow is registered online within 30 days.
Most recurve and longbow makers only offer a one year warranty. Bodnik Archery offers a 30 year transferable warranty. They make really nice products, but they of course are way more money.
My SW archery bows shoot just as good as my Bodnik recurve. Love them all, SW archery products are really good for the money.
Most of the Samick Sage clones, are probably made but the same company in Korea and then just rebadged buy whichever company is marketing them.
The Spyder is just a nicer version of the original Samick Sage. The Spyder XL is a longer version of the Spyder. The Spyder is a 62 inch bow, the Spyder XL is 64 inch bow.
I own both. The only thing I would do is order the toolless take down limb bolts, as the traditional allen key limb bolts are soft, inferior quality and prone to strip, even if you are careful. This happened to me, rendering my bow useless, The tool less limb bolt is the way to go.
Depending on your draw length either the SW archery Spyder and the Spyder XL will work well. If you are drawing past 29 inches, I would go with the XL, as the longer bow will be more comfortable to shoot. Both bows are tapped with AMO bushings for sights, quiver, stabilizer etc.
The SAS line of bows are also good quality, I dont own one, but a friend of mine does. I can only speak to the Southwest Archery Products. SWA has good customer service and a one year warranty if the bow is registered online within 30 days.
Most recurve and longbow makers only offer a one year warranty. Bodnik Archery offers a 30 year transferable warranty. They make really nice products, but they of course are way more money.
My SW archery bows shoot just as good as my Bodnik recurve. Love them all, SW archery products are really good for the money.
Most of the Samick Sage clones, are probably made but the same company in Korea and then just rebadged buy whichever company is marketing them.
I'm 78 and have been a trad shooter for about 2 years with a Galaxy Sage elite from Lancaster archery. Strictly average skill level but I shoot several times a week and really enjoy it. I've had the itch for a one piece long bow for a while as saw the SAS Pioneer at a good price on black Friday. It turned out to be a nice looking very light bow which allowed for a lot of vibration and hand shock. Limb savers took care of the vibration but the hand shock is still there. It's fun to shoot once in a while, but not a primary bow. I definitely recommend the slightly better models of the sage bows which appear to be available from several companies. My Galaxy Sage Elite is currently $199 from Lancaster. The Southwest Spyder, which looks like my Galaxy from the photos, is listed at $139. FYI I also shoot gold tip Warrior arrows which seem to be good quality for the money.
Based on my experience with SAS I probably won't buy another bow from them. I have heard good things about Southwest and I am well satisfied with what I have bought through Lancaster.
Based on my experience with SAS I probably won't buy another bow from them. I have heard good things about Southwest and I am well satisfied with what I have bought through Lancaster.
YMMV but my SAS was garbage. The bolt for weights fell out during a competition after 3 weeks of use (luckily it was just a friendly club shoot). Granted it is a very cheap bow, but I would have thought they'd use something that would last longer than just a few weeks.
I like my Galaxy sage must better for the same price point. It's essentially the same, but they seem to sell them in larger quantities, so they've worked out a lot of the kinks more it seems.
I like my Galaxy sage must better for the same price point. It's essentially the same, but they seem to sell them in larger quantities, so they've worked out a lot of the kinks more it seems.
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