Samick SHT vs. Sage

[saltorio]

My friends and I are just getting into archery (target shooting with recurves at the moment). As such, our info on the nuances of different bows is significantly lacking.

We're wondering for a new archer, is there any benefit in getting a Samick SHT over a Sage at the same draw weight - seeing the significant price difference between the two bows?

[flatbow1]

I've been interested in hearing some opinions on the Sage myself.
I've gone full-circle with the custom bow buying amd I've realized you dont have to spend a fortune to get a decent bow.
One of my brothers just bought a Samick Polaris [66 inch] and I was very surprised at how good it shot. I would not hesitate to try the Sage if I were you........if you buy it through Lancaster Archery you have 30 days to try it out, if you dont like it you can try something else, Samick makes some good bows at a good price.
In my opinion you can take just about any bow [as long as the grip is right for you, and the poundage] and do good with it. It's 95% the shooter anyway.....I've learned that the hard way. I've shot traditional archery since 1974 ,but in the late 80's I got into the bow-buying thing and cost myself a lot of money and a lot of wasted time.
If you try out the Sage through Lancaster Archery you wont be stuck with it. It's 62 inches and that's a good length to begin with anyway.

If you like metal riser bows, Quinn's Archery makes the Stallion for 260.00 bucks and it is a fine bow also......I have one of the Stallions.

[saltorio]

I'm now torn between the Samick Sage, Deer Master, SHT, and Squall (though I doubt I can afford the Squall). I'm curious the difference between these bows beyond their lengths.

Personally I prefer the feel of wood risers. As for where I'd be getting it from: I'm currently getting info from Dennis at Git-R-Done Archery (http://www.git-r-donearchery.com/) in Alberta. So far his prices seem competitive, especially when you factor in that there's no brokerage fees as there would be coming in from the U.S.

[flatbow1]

I see what you mean now about brokerage fees. Any of those would be a good choice....I've been looking at the Deer Master too, it looks like it would be a good choice also.

[petew]

Dennis is a good dealer, and a good friend.
I reviewed the sage on my site, www.peteward.com , look in the trad review section, and it is a very good shooting starter bow. I think you get a lot of bow for the money. Limbs are very afordable, so you can start light and work up in weight without breaking the bank.

Pete