A local guy bought one of these, and since I was the only trad shooter he knew asked me about it. I know nothing about this bow, and a quick google search didn't turn up much more, other than (judging from **** prices) it seems to be an entry level takedown?

Does anyone know how the riser is cut, on or past center? Any useful info? He "thinks" it's a 50# bow, and he "thinks" his draw length is 28". I'm gonna give him a collection of bare shafts that I have lying around, but all of mine may be too stiff. Maybe the 2114 or 2018 that I have will work...

Tuning without good conditioning and good form is just about impossible anyway...plus 50 pounds is likely too much weight for a newbie...not sure what else to suggest

DDave

I agree...and it turns out his bow is a Samick Sage. He didn't even know what kind of bow he had.

The Samick Sage is a known quantity...the 3 Rivers Spine calculator includes that bow...and limbs are available to start with a lower draw weight

DDave

That's what I told him. He's never shot a bow before really, so I recommended he order a set of 35# limbs to learn with. Doubt he takes my advice though.

I realize it is not your question but I am not sure I agree that a guy needs to learn on a 35# bow.  I have taught a number of folks to shoot with my 50#ers.  I learned on a 60#.  I am teaching some teens right now on 40# and 45# at their draw.  If he can pull it back he can learn to shoot it.  If he struggles a bit, limit  number of shots.  Also, its a good incentive to work out- 3 sets of 10 slow closed-eye draws to anchor everyday for a few weeks. (Or 5 draws if that is all he can do.)  Surprising how fast your muscles strengthen and the visualizing/feeling exercise educates your abilities.

Thanks Dan, I don't think he will go light anyway. I also learned on a 55# bow, and I do pretty well. But this guy (kid really) has no archery experience at all, so I'm not sure if he will be overbowed. I don't really know him, he works with my brother, so I don't know how much help I can be. But since I was helped out a great deal by a local trad archer when I got into it, I wanted to pass on what I can.