Southwest Archery Spyder Takedown Review: Versatile Recurve Bow

Performance: Simple Beginner to Intermediate Archers Bow

Southwest Archery Spyder Takedown is made to work for anyone from beginners to intermediate archers. Quoting the manufacturer, “Designed by the engineers and developers of the original Samick Sage we've combined four naturally sourced wood to create this beautiful bow that is the perfect choice for just about anyone!”

This 62-inch bow will also be a perfect fit for different body sizes and athletic abilities. The extra length means that it will accommodate almost any draw length given that the best recurve bow for you should be about double the size of your draw length. For example, for 27-inch draw length archers, the best bow length will be at least 54 inches to ensure accurate shots.

Besides being a perfect fit for most archers out there, this recurve bow is also designed to be ideal for different applications. It will be handy for target practice, bowfishing and hunting deer and other smaller animals.

Although this bow does not have a non-directional riser, it will be available in options for both right and left-handed archers. Hence, it will work for any hand orientation, and you will only need to make sure that you choose the correct one when shopping.

Flexibility: Wider Draw Weight for Increased Flexibility

Flexibility should always be at the top of your mind as you shop for the best recurve bow regardless of how you intend to use it. The good news is that this one by Southwest Archery will not disappoint when it comes to flexibility.

The draw weight for this bow ranges from 20 to 60 pounds, which is meant to allow it to accommodate most adult archers no matter how high or low their draw weight might be. And with 5-pound increments, you can easily fine-tune it to your specific requirements.

For the draw length, it also comes in the most common range that will accommodate most archers out there, which is 22 to 28 inches.

To ensure even more shooting flexibility, this recurve bow will be compatible with Fast Flight and Flemish strings. And this ensures that besides the 14 strand Dacron string, you will have other string options to fine-tune your bow to suit your specific preferences.

Design & Construction: Durable Natural Wood Bow

One of the first and perhaps most impressive elements of the Southwest Archery Spyder Takedown is the natural wood construction that gives it a highly pleasant overall appearance.

This bow is made from 4 naturally sourced woods, which besides looking very attractive are also sturdy and highly durable to ensure you get to use the bow for a long time.

To make this an even more durable recurve bow, the limbs have the tips reinforced for extra sturdiness, and this is also what allows for use of both Flemish and Fast Flight strings. These limbs are made from fiberglass and with hard maple lamination for maximum durability.

Another element of the design and construction that you cannot overlook is that this unit will include some pre-installed bushings that will allow you to install different accessories.

These bushings can accommodate sights, stabilizers, quivers, and reels for those into bowfishing. Hence, customizing your recurve bow will be easier.

Noise & Vibrations: Feels Smooth with Minimal Noise and Vibrations

Although the Spyder Takedown will not be as silent as the other more expensive recurve bows out there, it is still not the noisiest model. When compared to many others in the same price range, it is a surprisingly quieter model.

This bow feels super smooth on the draw, and when you release the arrow, there is hardly any significant vibration. Better yet, the sound that it will make when you take the shot is more soothing than annoying and is still not too loud to scare away your prey.

The sound made when using this bow is still low enough to live with. But, like with any other bow type , you can still use string dampeners to minimize the noise further or apply felt on the limbs to ensure an even quieter operation if you want.

Accessories: Could Do With a Few More Accessories

Southwest Archery Spyder Takedown will typically only come with the adhesive arrow rest and optional stringer as the standard accessories in the package. Hence, it could do with a few more extra accessories to ensure you get even better value.

That said, this recurve bow is also available in ready to shoot packages that will include carbon arrows, arm guard and carry case, and you will only need to pay a few extra bucks. And with the pre-threaded bushings, this bow will accommodate various aftermarket accessories.

Price: A Little Pricier

When looking at this bow, it is clear that it is a little on the pricier side, and this is more so given that you can find good recurve bows out there for as little as half what you pay for this one. And the price seems even higher given that it will not come with many accessories.

However, for a premium quality bow like this one made from durable and classy naturally sourced woods, it is worth even more than what you will pay for it. The fact that it will also offer long-lasting service means you will not need to replace it for a long time, which further saves you money.

Another element that will ensure you get the best value for money with this bow is the fact that it is a versatile and multifunctional bow that will save you the cost of buying different bows for different applications like bowfishing, target practice and hunting.

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Verdict

An aesthetically appealing and sturdy recurve bow made from high-quality wood and is designed for versatile applications.

Whether you are looking for a recurve bow for target practice, hunting, or bowfishing, the Southwest Archery Spyder Takedown makes the cut as it excels in all that. It is also an easy-to-use bow with a wide draw weight range that will work for beginner and intermediate archers.