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Post by jstalljon on Mar 7, 2006 8:52:25 GMT -5
My son has become more and more intrigued watching me shoot my bow, and asked when he can get one.
Well, he just turned six and I think it's time to start looking.
What would you recommend? Taking him to a bow shop and seeing what his capabilities are? He's a lanky little guy so I don't want something he's going to have to struggle with to pull back.
Didn't want to spend an arm and a leg either. Would like something relativle inexpensive for starters and upgrade as his ability and form improves.
Thanks in advance,
Jon
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Mar 7, 2006 11:57:55 GMT -5
I started mine out on a moderate youth compound bow. Then go from there if he stays interested.
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Post by chicobrownbear on Mar 7, 2006 12:41:24 GMT -5
Dad made me a hickory self bow when I was about his age. A year of that and I got one of those red fiberglass recurves which gave me a strong foundation. When I was about twelve a graduated to a Bear compound.
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Post by stykbow on Mar 7, 2006 16:27:03 GMT -5
I would look at the youth recurves/longbows from Three Rivers or Kustom King. Wish I still had my red fiberglass youth bow from when I was a kid.
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Post by indianadan on Mar 8, 2006 8:35:12 GMT -5
Glad to see that you are passing it on Jon. I got my 7 yo son a fiberglass bow last year. Right now safety, and keeping it basic and fun at the same time are the main priorities for me. Just a cheapy from Dicks for now...I believe the bow is made by Barnett. Lil Sioux is the model. My main problem is that my son is a southpaw, and I'm not sure whether to let him shoot naturally, or try to convert him to a right handed set up. Not really worried about it for now though. I'm just trying to keep him interested.  |
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Post by jstalljon on Mar 8, 2006 9:07:31 GMT -5
Glad to see that you are passing it on Jon. I got my 7 yo son a fiberglass bow last year. Right now safety, and keeping it basic and fun at the same time are the main priorities for me. Just a cheapy from Dicks for now...I believe the bow is made by Barnett. Lil Sioux is the model. My main problem is that my son is a southpaw, and I'm not sure whether to let him shoot naturally, or try to convert him to a right handed set up. Not really worried about it for now though. I'm just trying to keep him interested. That's great Dan! Looks like you've got quite the archer there! I appreciate the information. I'm going to do the "dominant eye" test that turkey scout descibed in the "Bow and Arrow" forum, you may want to give that test to your little man as well. Thanks again, Jon |
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Post by solohunter on Mar 8, 2006 9:22:25 GMT -5
I bought my daughter a "Bear Cub" from Wal-Mart last year. It is a fiberglass bow. She does pretty good with it. She will be 7 next month. I am thinking about getting her a Genesis this spring. Easy draw weight and draw length.
Solohunter
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Post by indianadan on Mar 8, 2006 12:47:19 GMT -5
Jon~~My son begged me for a year and a half to get a bow. I sort of hesitated because he's not very big and I didn't want him to be discouraged about not being able to pull very much weight or "stick" the arrow in the target like dad. I never should've hesitated because he loves it whether or not his arrow sticks in the target. My 5 yo daughter is now asking me when she will be getting a bow.  |
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Post by jstalljon on Mar 8, 2006 14:14:57 GMT -5
Yup Dan...mines all over me about getting one too. He plays so hard and is a picky eater so he's quite the lanky little guy. My daughter on the other hand is 3, built like a tank, and eats anything she can...including dog food!  I know she'll throw a fit when I bring a bow home for him, and not for her! ;D The joys of parenting! |
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Post by dec on Mar 8, 2006 16:41:10 GMT -5
You can't start them too young.
For my oldest daughter, I bought her a Buckmasters Young Bucks. I picked it up for next to nothing because the serving was shot and the store I bought it from had no clue, they thought the bow was junk. I reserved it and it is as good as new. Anyway, I gave it to her on her 5th birthday. She'll be 7 this summer and I can't keep the bow out of her hands. She loves the thing.
For my youngest daughter, I gave her a fiberglass recurve that I bought at Wal-mart for her 4th birthday. She loves to shoot it so much, that if I want to shoot my bow I better be prepared because she's coming along with her bow too.
I was in my local shop the other day and they were showing me Parker's new kids bow. It is sweet. You buy it as a package for like $350; bow, quiver, sight, rest, everything. It is set up with light weight limbs and has like 12" of draw adjustment. Then when your kid out grows the limbs, you send it to Parker and for something like $50 they upgrade the limbs. Litterally the bow can last your kid until he's in high school and ready for Dad's bow. It seems like a pretty good deal if you know your kid is going to shoot a lot.
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Post by selil on Apr 4, 2006 9:56:59 GMT -5
My twin six year old boys are shooting a Mathews Mini-Genesis. They are just little guys so we are around 10lbs (it go's to the basement at 6lbs), and since the DL is fully adjustable it's great.
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Post by Woody Williams on Apr 4, 2006 10:05:55 GMT -5
My twin six year old boys are shooting a Mathews Mini-Genesis. They are just little guys so we are around 10lbs (it go's to the basement at 6lbs), and since the DL is fully adjustable it's great. That is a great choice. |
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Post by Woody Williams on Apr 4, 2006 11:12:09 GMT -5
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