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Post by roller6012 on Dec 22, 2017 11:35:47 GMT -5
Hey guys,
Looking to get a bow for my son, almost 10 years old. Because of his age and rapid growth I would like it to be adjustable for draw length and draw weight. Based on current measurements he needs about a 22" draw length. Want it to be legal to hunt with, so needs to go above 35# draw, but not sure how much he can actually pull starting out.
Something like the Barnett Vortex Youth seems to fit the bill for a pretty low price, but wondering if any of you have expertise or experience with youth bows.
Price is definitely a factor, but I don't want to buy something that will only frustrate him and turn him off to it. Thanks for your recommendations.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2017 12:01:33 GMT -5
I would consider a TenPoint family crossbows with the Accudraw (easy crank system to engage the bow).. The Horton Legend ultra lite is 6.8 lbs. $449.50 with standard package-Accudraw. No need to buy another for many years.
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Post by Woody Williams on Dec 22, 2017 12:02:18 GMT -5
I’ve asked a friend of mine that is a NASP and Youth 3D coach to chime in here. He knows Youth bows inside and out..
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Post by Woody Williams on Dec 22, 2017 12:41:40 GMT -5
I’ve asked a friend of mine that is a NASP and Youth 3D coach to chime in here. He knows Youth bows inside and out.. He said he would get on here this evening after work.. |
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Post by 3ptbuck on Dec 22, 2017 14:02:08 GMT -5
Im no expert but we've been very happy with the Bear Apprentice II. Honestly don't even know if it's a current model?
My daughter has shot it since she was maybe 8 or 9? She's 12 now and weve easily adjusted it every year and killed 2 deer with it last year.
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Post by firstwd on Dec 23, 2017 7:22:35 GMT -5
The best advice I can give you is suspend your search and take him to a local bow shop. Yes, the big box stores have bow pros but the local shops have much less pressure to buy. It your local shop is much of one at all, they will find the right fitting and adjustable bow that fits into your budget and not just try to push a particular brand.
What area of the state are you in?
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Post by psearcher on Dec 23, 2017 10:30:08 GMT -5
Daughter has a PSE fever. draw adjustable 11-29" I think. 40lb limbs. she shot it for couple years mostly target, hunted some with it. Nice bow. It turn down to 25 lbs.
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Post by luckyhounddog on Dec 23, 2017 22:12:18 GMT -5
Hey guys, Looking to get a bow for my son, almost 10 years old. Because of his age and rapid growth I would like it to be adjustable for draw length and draw weight. Based on current measurements he needs about a 22" draw length. Want it to be legal to hunt with, so needs to go above 35# draw, but not sure how much he can actually pull starting out. Something like the Barnett Vortex Youth seems to fit the bill for a pretty low price, but wondering if any of you have expertise or experience with youth bows. Price is definitely a factor, but I don't want to buy something that will only frustrate him and turn him off to it. Thanks for your recommendations. My son has had a Mission Menace for the last 3-4 years. He just turned 13. The new version is the Menace II. Draw is adjustable 17-30" and you don't need a bow press. Weight is adjustable from 15-52#. This has been a great bow. It is very quiet and smooth and the back wall is solid. New ones are right at $300. Diamond makes the Infinite Edge that's very similar only goes to 31" draw on the upper end and 70#'s. Around $400. I also had an archery student with a bear apprentice II. It's a decent option also for around the same $ as the Mission. Typically fitted with a 3 pin sight, whisker biscuit, quiver, and string leeches. I believe it's called the RTH package. "Ready To Hunt". |
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Post by (Not Ronald) Reagan on Dec 24, 2017 21:48:22 GMT -5
Daughter has a PSE fever. draw adjustable 11-29" I think. 40lb limbs. she shot it for couple years mostly target, hunted some with it. Nice bow. It turn down to 25 lbs. I would second a PSE considering how widely adjustable they can be |
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Post by roller6012 on Jan 12, 2018 11:48:42 GMT -5
Hey guys, thanks for all the recommendations. I'm sorry I didn't respond sooner, I stopped getting notifications and life got crazy. Actually may try and snag a clearance crossbow for him today, so we will see how that goes. If not, i'll be working through the ones you guys pointed out.
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Post by psearcher on Jan 13, 2018 7:57:44 GMT -5
Im selling my daughters, listed in classified section
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Post by heathersmt on Jan 9, 2021 8:46:29 GMT -5
I think that it will be nice for him to start learning about bows from his childhood. I remember how my father was teaching me how to handle a bow. You can buy a TOPARCHERY Junior Compound Bow from amazon it's about 50 dollars. I have bought one of these for my brother's son when he was 12 years old. I have a daughter and am waiting for her to become older and see if she is interested in teaching archery. I also have a bow even if it's old it's still very good and very comfortable for me. Now the only thing that I have to buy for it and to feel that it's perfect is a bow case. I have seen a lot of interesting models online but can't decide which will be better. Plano Protector case looks very interesting, have you ever used it? |
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