hello, my daughter want to learn how to shoot a bow.(she's 15& I'm 44) is this a good starter kit for the both of us? I know nothing about them.
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She should be able to pull back the 24lb bow, and if you want to use it will be really light for you. One thing before you purchase is you need to find out which eye dominance you two have. If you're both left eye dominant, you can share a left handed bow. If right, then share a right handed one. If you're opposite, which you could be, then you can both use the same bow but it will be much more difficult to aim/less comfortable for one of you. Also, be patient because Katniss trained for a while to get that good and Legolas is elven...
1071704
Yes this is a great starter bow. Good to learn on and build arm strength. We were impressed by the quality.
930549
Take a few precautions and you'll probably be fine. Try a sheet of plywood behind the target for stray arrows. Kids shoot poorly at first so start close like 10 ft from the target at most until they can consistently hit the target and build control of the bow and arrow. Obviously don't shoot in a direction toward people or valuables. Also look into a few better quality arrows which will shoot better. Just always use practice tips.
2062009
I do not think your 9 year old would be too old for this bow set. I bought 2 for my children ages 4 and 7. They use it often and enjoy it and I have to say I also have used it and enjoyed it too. I would think she would really enjoy it.
829038
I would say it is for most ages. The bow is fairly light as is with no extras. The draw length goes from 13(child) to 30(adult) inches. For example I am an adult and my draw is about 28.5 inches. The pull weight goes from 5(child) to 70 lbs(adult) .
37070
It is a good beginner bow for children to learn how to use a compound bow and sights. My nine year old granddaughter was able to use this bow very well. I believe it is worth the money.
1295340
The 12 year old we have couldn't draw the bow. If your grandson is large for his age, he may not have an issue. I suggest heading to your local sports supply shop to get a better idea of what you are buying. I walked into this blind, and had I known better, would have gone in a different direction.
1475352
It might be small for a 14 and 17 year old. I think a bear apprentice might be better. It is a great beginer bow for older youth and young adults.
1262140
Depending upon the maturity, physical size of your child, knowledge of bow safety , and adult supervision I would say age 6 is a good age to begin with this bow. Parts on it started to fall off within the first two weeks my son used it.
1174243
I'd guess 'yes,' unless she is very petite. I work at a camp in the summer; my predecessor got little toys . . half the time the arrows fell short of the target; the other half of the time they'd bounce off. Not too satisfying. These are like the bows I remember from my youth, before the safety dweebs got into things. This bow is a good compromise between little toys and expensive compound bows. Not sure of the models, but we also use a 52" bow with a lighter draw, and 60" bows with 20 and 30 lb draws. Safety first--the nock of an arrow will take an eye out as well as the point would, so no running, and no one but the archer downrange to retrieve the arrows. (They can be stuck in the target and pop out, if another person was behind your archer when one did--ouch!)
43052
It could be a starter, but it would be probably better to start with a simple compound bow at that age/size.
617409
These little bows are fantastic for introduction. He'll be able to use it easily and develop his technique. As for distance, it's slow and "lobs" the arrows. You can make fairly accurate shots out to about 15yds with this but not much further than that. This one isn't adjustable, so it's more for teaching a youth the fundamentals of bow shooting. If you want one that they are going to be able to learn and use for competition or hunts, I'd recommend a Diamond Youth Atomic Bow, got one for my 10 year old daughter and she's loved it for the last 3 years. The draw weight and length are adjustable, so the bow grows with them. I bought this Bear Scout for my 5 year old and he's ready for the Diamond now. These little bows are fantastic for introduction. He'll be able to use it easily and develop his technique. As for distance, it's slow and "lobs" the arrows. You can make fairly accurate shots out to about 15yds with this but not much further than that. This one isn't adjustable, so it's more for teaching a youth the fundamentals of bow shooting. If you want one that they are going to be able to learn and use for competition or hunts, I'd recommend a Diamond Youth Atomic Bow, got one for my 10 year old daughter and she's loved it for the last 3 years. The draw weight and length... » Read More These little bows are fantastic for introduction. He'll be able to use it easily and develop his technique. As for distance, it's slow and "lobs" the arrows. You can make fairly accurate shots out to about 15yds with this but not much further than that. This one isn't adjustable, so it's more for teaching a youth the fundamentals of bow shooting. If you want one that they are going to be able to learn and use for competition or hunts, I'd recommend a Diamond Youth Atomic Bow, got one for my 10 year old daughter and she's loved it for the last 3 years. The draw weight and length are adjustable, so the bow grows with them. I bought this Bear Scout for my 5 year old and he's ready for the Diamond now. « Show Less
1454050
I mentioned the truth 2 youth bow in my earlier reply. I looked back at my amazon order history and saw a bought it in sept 2012 for $309 from reds gear, they no longer carry it and I saw Amazon has it for $579, quite a bit more than I paid. If you aren't getting it for a young shooter their are better deals to be had. let me know if you have any other questions.
1812809
This bow in my opinion is strictly for youth. I am a bow hunter and I would not use it even if I got in a jam and needed one
105014
If the bow that your 6 year old is shooting has an arrow rest, go with the 28" or even the 30" that way you wont have to renew these arrows when he gets a little older. If he is shooting a traditional type of bow like low poundage youth longbow without a Modern style arrow rest then go with less then 28" coz aiming with longer arrows is more difficult & ruins posture & learning technique. Although 27" is quite ideal for kids less than 10 years of age, for the bad quality of the fletchings on these arrows & taking into account that the arrows from this seller does not come in 27" I would recommend getting 27" arrows from Another seller. Hope that helped. If the bow that your 6 year old is shooting has an arrow rest, go with the 28" or even the 30" that way you wont have to renew these arrows when he gets a little older. If he is shooting a traditional type of bow like low poundage youth longbow without a Modern style arrow rest then go with less then 28" coz aiming with longer arrows is more difficult & ruins posture & learning technique. Although 27" is quite ideal for kids less than 10 years of age, for the bad quality of the fletchings on these arrows & taking into account that the arrows from this seller does not... » Read More If the bow that your 6 year old is shooting has an arrow rest, go with the 28" or even the 30" that way you wont have to renew these arrows when he gets a little older. If he is shooting a traditional type of bow like low poundage youth longbow without a Modern style arrow rest then go with less then 28" coz aiming with longer arrows is more difficult & ruins posture & learning technique. Although 27" is quite ideal for kids less than 10 years of age, for the bad quality of the fletchings on these arrows & taking into account that the arrows from this seller does not come in 27" I would recommend getting 27" arrows from Another seller. Hope that helped. « Show Less
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.
682525
Yes! We got it for my sons 8th birthday and he loved it! We got him the bow, extra arrows, and the target. I recommend them all so they aren't shooting at windows and such!
835105
I think this would be excellent for a kid that age because it has such a wide draw and poundage range. It adjusts from a 13 to 30 inch draw and from 5 to 70 pounds so it can even grow with them as they get older. I love my bow like this and recommend it for any age kid and ladies.