Unboxing: Samick Discovery

Unboxing of a Samick Discovery Riser (17") and Samick Discovery R1 35# limbs from Merlin Archery.
Overall very good experience with Merlin Archery. Amazing selection of risers, limbs and strings and very fast shipping.
Important note is that this bow did not come as a kit. This means I had to do some research to see what string might fit this bow length (62").
I ultimately bought a string that was rated for a 62" bow once placed onto the bow, it felt like I was putting in an excessive amount of twists to reach good brace height. (the actual length of the string was approx. 59").

[@dkveracity65able]

You are lucky they gave you a free lower limb pocket 5oz weight. They retail about $25, and its already in the riser. Cool.

[@unsealreveal749]

You're Right! Actually I thought it just came with it because it makes sense to weigh the bottom down, but it doesn't actually say on the list of products that it's provided. The riser is very nice, solidly built, and very nice looking.

[@ivicacajavec]

Hi, great video. Can You please tell me how long is the bow string for Samick Discovery bow?

[@unsealreveal749]

Interesting question, so the riser I have is a 17" riser combined with Limbs which would result in a 62" bow. The original string I bought from Merlin Archery were the Bearpaw traditional dacron string for a 62" bow and that worked ok. The issue I had with this string was that it required a LOT of twists to get to the proper bracing height. Untwisted the Bearpaw string sits at around 151 cm tip to tip. I later bought an Ameyxgs archery string from aliexpress that is 149cm length. I found this was a lot better for me because it didn't require as many twists (but at the same time it might not be enough twists but if you go for a higher brace height it should work well)
I think the sweet spot would be around 150cm length. Some manufactures go by the bows AMO length.
Hope that helps!

[@ivicacajavec]

@@unsealreveal749 Thank you so much for your answer, it helped me a lot... It is generally recommended, about 1/2 to 3/4 twists per inch.

[@miguelangelroquerivas8345]

Que precio tiene?

[@unsealreveal749]

Hi, the price of the riser and the limb together was about $360 USD after customs and fees it was closer to $450