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02-25-2013, 08:19 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: RMH AB
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My boys turn... Help Please
I need some advice from some of you that have traveled down this road....
My son is turning 10yrs old this season. He has been pulling back on one of those toy bows flailing arrows at my target for 2 years, teaching him basic safety along the way.
In my stupid head I'd like to buy a compound for him this spring and get him going a little more serious, plus he is bugging me for a "real" bow. Is this still too young for a compound? He's pretty skinny and isnt the strongest kid so i'm really not sure how much poundage will work for him, but I'll figure that out if someone can point me in the right direction. I guess any info or help would be great.
My thoughts are give another 2 years of practice before he's legal to harvest a deer if he wants. Plus I like when we practice together, father son stuff
Thank you for taking the time to read this...
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02-25-2013, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: RMH AB
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Jeesh, just did a search on here, shoulda searched first, sorry. Plenty of info here already.
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02-25-2013, 09:07 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Nanton
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My daughter is 8 shooting a bear apprentice.Nice bow that will grow with a child.Very adjustable.All the way from 20 to 60 lbs and draw length from 15 to 27 inches
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02-25-2013, 10:42 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
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Originally Posted by 70chevy
My daughter is 8 shooting a bear apprentice.Nice bow that will grow with a child.Very adjustable.All the way from 20 to 60 lbs and draw length from 15 to 27 inches
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Excellent Bow
Also check into Parker Bows, The have a Go as You Grow program for kids.. I forget how it works,But it's a great deal for the ever growing kids that love to spend Their parents and Grandparents money on new bows as they outgrow them
The Mision Menace is a great bow that grows with the kids also..
Good Luck and I hope You both enjoy that new purchase.. I love shooting in the back yard with My Daughters.. Best time and money ever spent !!!
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02-26-2013, 12:32 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Alberta
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There are some very good kids Traditional bows available at much less cost than a compound. Have a look at some of the ones I reviewed. I don't sell them .
http://peteward.com/2003.TRADITIONAL.HTML
The Tombow, Sioux, Mingo, and Little stick all come in youth weights. I liked the Sioux so much I ordered one special 51# at 27" for hunting.
The dealers are listed in the reviews. Git-r-donearchery in calgary has some in stock. See the thread on here about the Blind bow is in. http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=167577
This little one sells For $225 and has a 30 year transferable warranty. Same for the Tombow. Mingo and Little stick are a bit more, but have the same warranty. These bows will draw to 27/28" so they will last a long time as he grows.
Pete
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02-26-2013, 09:42 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: SE Calgary Ab
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 70chevy
My daughter is 8 shooting a bear apprentice.Nice bow that will grow with a child.Very adjustable.All the way from 20 to 60 lbs and draw length from 15 to 27 inches
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My 12 year old son also shoots a Bear Apprentice, he has had it for over a year. Great kids bow, fits him well. The accessories that it comes with are not great, but that worked out ok for me because I gave him the sight and rest off of my bow and upgraded mine!
When we were shopping we looked at the Hoyt Ruckus, nice bow but pricey. The Mission Craze good bow, great adjustment range but the grip was too wide for his hand. Diamond Razor Edge great bow but at the time the lowest it would go for his draw length was 22lbs which he struggled with after a couple shots and I did not want him to be over-bowed possibly causing issues with his form and shoulder.
Diamond makes the Infinite Edge now and it goes from 5-70 lbs for draws from 13-30 inches!! If I was buying a compound bow for one of my kids this is where I would start looking!
Good luck with your search, I can not wait to get out in the gopher patch with my boys and our bows!
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02-26-2013, 11:03 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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Originally Posted by Allseasons
Jeesh, just did a search on here, shoulda searched first, sorry. Plenty of info here already.
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Will have a look around might have a older compound that your welcome to have.
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02-26-2013, 11:16 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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Check out the PSE RALLY it has 30lbs of pull adjustment and draw adjusts 18"-31" you can do all the adjustments yourself all that is needed is an allen key, no press needed. It comes in 20-50lb,30-60lb,and 40-70lb models,retail ready to shoot with sights and rest for $379 and bow only is $299. Also i would check out archerytalk there are alot of used bows for sale on there and reasonably priced
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02-26-2013, 03:04 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: RMH AB
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Originally Posted by pikeslayer22
Will have a look around might have a older compound that your welcome to have.
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That would be sweet!!
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02-27-2013, 07:39 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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Hit Red Deer Archery center. Pat has lots of experience setting up children. Just don't try there this weekend, we will all be at the mother.
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02-26-2013, 12:38 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Allseasons
I need some advice from some of you that have traveled down this road....
My son is turning 10yrs old this season. He has been pulling back on one of those toy bows flailing arrows at my target for 2 years, teaching him basic safety along the way.
In my stupid head I'd like to buy a compound for him this spring and get him going a little more serious, plus he is bugging me for a "real" bow. Is this still too young for a compound? He's pretty skinny and isnt the strongest kid so i'm really not sure how much poundage will work for him, but I'll figure that out if someone can point me in the right direction. I guess any info or help would be great.
My thoughts are give another 2 years of practice before he's legal to harvest a deer if he wants. Plus I like when we practice together, father son stuff
Thank you for taking the time to read this...
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My boy is 11 now and has been shooting a mission craze for 2 years. great bow and it will fit him til he gets bigger than I am. I would also recommend getting him into a youth club. Parkland bowbenders has a great youth program with awesome instructors. cause we all know how hard it is to get our kids to listen sometimes
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02-26-2013, 02:59 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: RMH AB
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Thank you for all the replies. I have my work cut out for me, will try wolverine first i suppose(closest to RMH). Though I'm pleased to see he isn't too young for a compound. Hopefully i have it figured by the time snow is gone.
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02-27-2013, 09:42 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Wainwright
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Originally Posted by samsquanch
My boy is 11 now and has been shooting a mission craze for 2 years. great bow and it will fit him til he gets bigger than I am. I would also recommend getting him into a youth club. Parkland bowbenders has a great youth program with awesome instructors. cause we all know how hard it is to get our kids to listen sometimes
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X3 on the Mission Craze ...we have shooters from half pint 8 year old youngsters to 6' 4" -250 lb adults shooting the Craze and everyone in Between..
The Craze is a nice short bow Axle to Axle 28" , great for the youngsters, treestands and blinds..
has a generous Draw Length 19" - 30" which is great for re-sale
and the big bonus is that it will go from Draw Weight 15 - 72 lbs maxed...
a bow that truely grows with the youngster..
great quaility at an awesome price..
JMHO
Neil
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03-11-2013, 10:26 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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pse ralley
i was wrong on the ralley it adjusts for draws 18-31" and 18lbs-70lbs pull
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