Pros
- Unbeatable entry price
- Smooth draw for a budget bow
- Light 2.2 lb mass suits teens and smaller adults
- Takedown design
Cons
- Limb bolts are the only upgrade path
- No plunger/sight bushings on older stock
- Stock string needs replacing
Field Test Results
Scored against our published methodology
Key Specs
| AMO length | 62" |
|---|---|
| Draw weight options | 20–35 lbs |
| Riser | laminated beech/chuglam |
| Max draw length | 29" |
| Mass weight | 2.2 lbs |
The Spirit is the lowest-risk way to find out if archery is your sport — light, smooth, genuinely well made for the price, and sized kindly for smaller shooters.
Not everyone should spend $400 to discover whether they like archery. The Spirit exists for exactly that person, and it is far better than its price suggests.
Performance Testing
At 30 lbs it is a pleasant, quiet shooter out to 20 yards — which is precisely the job description. Stacking shows up past 28″ of draw, so taller archers should look at 66–68″ bows instead.
Real-World Use
We used a Spirit as the loaner bow at a family range day. Eleven people from age 12 to 60 shot it; nobody struggled, two bought their own that week. That is what this bow is for.
Alternatives Worth Considering
- Samick Sage — $50 more for a real upgrade path
- Bear Royale — the compound alternative for youth
- Easton youth kits for under-12s
Final Verdict
If the budget stops at $150 or the archer is under 5’8″, the Spirit is the pick. If there is any chance archery sticks, the Samick Sage’s limb ecosystem is worth the extra $50.
How the SAS Spirit 62" Recurve compares
| Product | Rating | Key spec | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAS Spirit 62″ Recurve Reviewed here | 8.2/10 | 62" AMO | $119 | Check Price |
| Galaxy Crescent Olympic Recurve | 8.9/10 | ILF fitting | $389 | Check Price |
| Samick Sage Takedown Recurve | 8.7/10 | 62" AMO | $169 | Check Price |
| SAS Spirit 62″ Recurve Reviewed here | 8.2/10 | 62" AMO | $119 | Check Price |
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Is the SAS Spirit good for adults?
Yes for smaller and average-height adults learning form; archers over about 5'10" or with draws past 28 inches should size up to a 66–68 inch bow.
What arrows should I use with the SAS Spirit?
Light-spined carbon or aluminum arrows around 500–700 spine, cut about an inch longer than your draw length.