New here and new to archery looking for some advice.

[Captain*Kirk]

Have you MEASURED your draw on a good trad bow? My DL went from a solid 31" (compound; with release) to 29-29.5 on a recurve simply due to choosing a different (better) anchor point. As was mentioned earlier it's best to check it again (preferably with the bow you intend to shoot!)and you might be surprised. Before you even get to that stage, you shoot watch a few vids on YouTube on drawing and form to get an idea if you are drawing and holding using good form. Arne (Moebow) and Jeff Kavanagh have some excellent videos as well as others. You will also have to decide whether to shoot split or 3-under as well.

[Car54]

I don't know, but...is the Sage(62"), still long enough for his long of draw(32")? You have some great advice above.
Welcome to the "Gang"!

[Deno]

Enjoy the process Nick.  Plenty of real good advice from good people above. Practice often and practice correctly.

I agree with Car54.  I think 62" is way too short for a guy 6'3".  
Deno

[Captain*Kirk]

Originally posted by Deno:
I agree with Car54.  I think 62" is way too short for a guy 6'3".  
Deno [/QB]

In general, yes. But it also depends on his "wingspan"
You can fit a Sage with Journey limbs...a bit longer at 64" and they go all the way down to 30#

[Deno]

"I'm 6'2" with long arms, it's hard to buy shirts that fit right"


Capt. Kirk
You're correct. I only went by what he said.  Wingspan is an important measurement.  That will
tell him alot.

Deno

[riser]

A Samick Journey is the longer version of the Sage (Journey  is 64*, Sage is 62".  They have the same riser).  The Journey is discontinued ( too bad, great bow, I have one).  Better than the Sage for 30"+ draws.  You might be able to find Journey limbs. Twig Archery had some leftovers.  Great value bow.

35# limbs are great limbs to get. I have a set, and use them regularly on my Journey.  I draw near 30", no issues with stacking with the 64" Samick Journey
Good luck.

[dirtguy]

That's why I'm saying 64 inch bow.  Great  Tree Highlander. Andover Archery.

[LBR]

Buy the video "Masters of the Barebow, Volume III".  It can literally take years off the learning curve, and maybe give you a better idea of what to look for in your next bow.  If you get the Sage, I'd fit it with Journey limbs.

[Captain*Kirk]

Originally posted by riser:
A Samick Journey is the longer version of the Sage (Journey  is 64*, Sage is 62".  They have the same riser).  The Journey is discontinued ( too bad, great bow, I have one).  Better than the Sage for 30"+ draws.  You might be able to find Journey limbs. Twig Archery had some leftovers.  Great value bow.

35# limbs are great limbs to get. I have a set, and use them regularly on my Journey.  I draw near 30", no issues with stacking with the 64" Samick Journey
Good luck.

Just checked 3Rivers...they only have the Journey and Journey spare limbs left in 60# DW. You may have to do some searching but I'm sure they are still out there.

[riser]

Check out Southwest Archery.  They are making replacement risers and limbs for Samick Sage and Journey set ups.  

They call their Journey equivalent model "Spyder xL". Sage equivalent is "Spyder".

Limbs are about $75. ( Go to "home" then "replacement parts".)

  southwest archery Spyder XL

[Captain*Kirk]

Good info to know, riser. Thanks.

[riser]

Double post, edit came out wrong.  Please delete

[Nnoble83]

Just picked a samick sage 62-35 off a friend for $50. Can't wait to shoot it. What spine arrows should I go with. And my wingspan is 77" fingertip to fingertip

[McDave]

I think aluminum 1916 arrows left uncut full length at 32" would be a good place to start.  Try both 100 grain and 125 grain points, and see which seems to fly best (least amount of wobble).  These arrows are relatively inexpensive.  As others have stated, your draw length is likely to change as you gain more experience, which will affect your choice of arrows in the future, so probably a half dozen to get started would be enough.

If you feel the 62" bow draws smoothly all the way to full draw, fine.  If you feel it gets unusually hard to draw toward the end of your draw, you might want to look for some of the 64" limbs that will fit the Samick Sage riser that were mentioned in other posts.

[dirtguy]

McDave - What do you think about 2016s?  If his draw is 32" or close, and his draw weight is going to be low 40s, I worry that 1916 might come up weak.  With a 2016 he can always go to a higher point weight (125 grain, 150 grain)

[McDave]

I think you could be right on the 2016's.  Several people have expressed doubt that his true draw length is really 32", but if it is, then 2016's might be a better choice.

[Friend]

Welcome!!!