We earlier said that the riser equipped with threaded inserts for different kinds of accessories. Either you love to shoot from the arrow shelf, which cut approx. 1/8″ past center or would instead use a mechanical arrow rest both the options are available in this versatile recurve bow. The Recurve Bow’s performance may not be as advanced or refined as some more expensive recurve bows on the market, but it still provides good quality at an affordable price. The performance may also depend on the skill level of the archer and their familiarity with the bow. The Spyder bow is an ideal platform for all types of archery applications. You can comfortably use it recreational shooting or hunting or bow fishing even in any competitive tournament. As a left-handed archer, the availability of a left-handed bow delighted me. However, I encountered a minor hiccup when I discovered that I had received an incorrect finger tab for my hand orientation. These are items that are very very helpful to have, but could be seen as “non-essential.” A Bow Sight for Aiming

Draw Length: 29 inches, maximum. Most archers fall in the draw length range of 29 inches and below, and this bow is designed as a good option for most archers. Southwest Archery has 20 + years of experience in the archery industry. They know well what an archer needs. Therefore, you can put your faith in the Southwest Spyder as their primary mission is to deliver high-quality products and excellent customer service. Final Thoughts on Southwest Spyder Review This bow can surely grow with you as you can upgrade the limbs with time. Overall, it is one of the best recurve bow with high quality materials at an affordable price. But in case of a larger game, you need something heavier or new version.The draw weight of a bow measures how much potential energy the bow can store when it’s drawn, and a bow with a lower draw weight (say, 30 pounds) will store less potential energy and shoot with less force than a bow with a higher draw weight (say, 50 pounds). The higher the draw weight, the stronger the bow, and the faster it shoots. Mixed bag; finger tab, arm guard, and fabric quiver included but of lower quality than the bow itself Perhaps we should have mentioned this sooner. These are all our humble opinions, but… it shoots pretty darn well! A good quality, affordable 62” takedown recurve bow used for field archery and target archery that won't break the bank.

If your draw length is 26″ or less, you’ll likely need to compensate by choosing a heavier version of the bow (45# minimum) for hunting, even for deer. Conclusion What else you want from a riser? Simple but beautiful design, durable, pre-drilled to allow accessories, and most of all, useful for any beginner or seasoned archer to practice target shooting or hunting game or archery competition. Available in 25-60 Pounds Ranges In that case, if you choose a right-handed bow, that will not be a wise decision. Great Bow for hunting Answer: Yes! It comes with a Dacron string. For better performance, it is necessary to twist the bowstring before assembling. Q: What is the perfect size of the arrow to start with Sage? However, draw weight depends on draw length. The difference of every inch of draw length, draw weight is increase or decrease by 2½ pounds. Suppose your draw length is 28’’ then your recommended draw weight will be 45#. In our buyer’s guide, we showed the process of how you can measure the draw length? Buoyant and Strong LimbsUnit Weight: Roughly 3.5 pounds, give or take; we actually had a hard time finding the exact weight. That weight—3.5 pounds—is pretty reasonable for a bow of this stature. Please note, traditional recurve draw length is typically shorter than compound. If transitioning always scale down at least half an inch for draw length. We already said that the Southwest Spyder is a pure copy of Sage, and people called it Sage 2, so you can easily understand that it is difficult to differentiate between Spyder and Sage. All in all, it shoots very well, and—having shot a lot of rental bows at a lot of ranges—it feels smooth and well-made. That Seems Like a Good Place to End Good for hunting deer with a 40# draw weight, may need a heavier draw weight for larger game; compact enough for easy maneuverability in the field

Well, believe it or not, it’s actually a HUGE advantage, because a takedown bow allows you to change the strength of the bow. Here’s how that works: String: The Sage Takedown Recurve Bow String is a BCY custom handmade endless loop bow string. Manufacturer recommended brace height: 7.5" - 8.25".The riser comes with pre-drilled and bush settings, which allows you to set any necessary accessories like sight, stabilizer, arrow rest or quiver. 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 A riser is a combination of Maple and Dymondwood and offers a beautiful and durable two-tone semi-gloss finish. The combination makes it long-lasting and resilient. Its simple design and comfy grip material make it easy to handle. While grateful for the prompt delivery and complete archery set, I was disappointed by the mere six arrows provided. years old or younger = poundage should be the as their age. Example 12 years old should be shooting 12# bow.

Riser Material: Oak, Hard Maple and Dymondwood (laminate). The riser is actually very handsome, in our humble opinion! It’s lighter, better quality, and a wider range of draw weights than Sage. It’s a perfect bow for all gender and age, and suitable for beginner to intermediate archers.The riser is ergonomically designed, so it’s satisfying to hold; with a decent sight, it’s easy to aim; and with proper tuning, it’s pretty quiet. It’s a recurve, so the draw weight is consistent throughout the entire shot, but the shelf is cut past center, and it’s easy to determine (and find and find again) an anchor point from which to draw. Answe r: The reinforced limb tips of this Southwest Spyder allows you to use both Fast Flight and Flemish strings without any problem. Q. Is this bow allow accessories like mechanical rest or quivers? Answe r: The standard bow length is 28 inches. However, you can extend it as per your needs. In case of increased draw length, the weight will be increased by 2.5 pounds in every inch and alternatively, less draw length than 28 inches will decrease weight by 1.5 pounds per inch. Q. Is this a good bow for the Olympic competition? 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 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".