is this a real cross bow or a kids toy
786141
It is not a high powered hunting crossbow, but neither is it a toy. As in any weapon, it must be used responsibly, either by an adult or with adult supervision.
786142
It's very real but it is smaller then a normal crossbow but still packs the same punch! I personally love it! You will either have to mod it or figure out a good grip to handle it. I use two hands on the main hand grip and hold normally. It is awesome. I promise I'm real too not some computer. Look up bobby whitter on YouTube I don't think I have a video review..... Yet >:)
1470501
This is a youth bow, it has a very short draw length (12"-24") and the pull weight is only 29 pounds not legal for hunting. So not for use by adults. It is a great bow to start children on.
1922137
I am afraid I did not notice it was a "boys bow". I got this for my daughter, age 13. It is a very nice bow. Quite pleased with it. Really don't think it matters.
357017
Yes, but I got the bigger one for my 9 year old. I got this one for my 3 and 6 year olds. It's a bit tough for the 3 year old but she gets the job done (she is really strong), just no accuracy :P I actually bought a bunch of bows - for my kids and for my nieces and nephews as well. Here's the one I got for the 9-11 year olds http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R9QTFY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
43053
Yes, it would be a good starter bow for you. My stepson is 11 and it's just a little bit hard to pull for him.
641063
The one we purchased is just like the picture, same logo and same writing. My son loves it. This is his first crossbow, so we don't have anything else to compare to.
2135614
If the bow is a good quality one, then yes...many of the pistol cross bows are cheap novelty type items, and use a smaller diameter bolt.
2151783
No, i would say this would be for at least a 11 year old. A 5 year old would not be strong enough to shoot this bow. They do have other bows for younger shooters though
1360649
Maybe 5. It's just a toy bow with rubber tip arrows! I bought it for my grand daughter to play "hunger games". :)
1911419
I bought this for my son who has a compound bow and he says it's great for the money. I just called him about a cross bow and he said he thought it would be fine. He really likes it!!�
1802630
I would classify it as a child's toy. It works but not if you need it for serious research or something
1652686
I,m sorry but my grandson broke his cross bow and he no longer has it. I,m not sure what model it was.
693115
I would say anything shorter than what comes with the bow would make it difficult for the arrow to stay put when the child draws the bow back (ie. the tip of the arrow may be shorter than the handle therefore making it next to impossible to actually release/shoot the arrow). My husband purchased a bunch of extra arrows at our local big box store for circa $2 a piece and they've worked really well with this set.
1306415
The bow is for basic learning designed for small kids. It teaches basic skills but has no power for hunting or even being used for distant target practice. I would go to any store that sells bows and see if you are strong enough to pull back and hold 25lbs. If you can I would buy a more powerful adjustable bow. If you can't this bow is for you.
1271792
Definitely not. This is a real bow. A 4 year old would have a hard time making this work and if he or she did it would be hard for the little person to do so safely. I have a 15" thick foam target. This bow will put the target arrows it comes with nearly 2 inches in. My 7 year old is getting the hang of it but he wont be playing with it alone.
1428355
The bow is made of hard plastic, which sounds chintzy, but it has held up very well. The shaft of the arrow is wood, but they are pretty substantial and not brittle. We have not broken any, but we have had to glue some of the rubber suction cups back on (if your kids aren't crazy barbarians you won't have to do this).
196915
I really wouldnt recommend this toy1. The bow started breaking slowly after 2 weeks of use tue string you pull back on amd it was slowly getting bent2. I actually used my bow inside college dorm halls playing around and while the arrows didnt hurt us a littler child might get a bruise because it does shoot tue arrows pretty fast3. The arrows started coming apart also because they would scrape the wall and hit the floor and they weren't made very well