Would you recommend this bow for a 16 year old to start off with??
1592157
Yes, I would. Want to add if you do order just specify which draw weight you want. I ordered the 50 but got the 30. However the company's customer service is great and quickly sent me the 50 arms and string. Also, if you have a local archery shop it's not a bad idea to stop by there and check too. I saw a real nice recurve at mine for only $49.99. So there are more options but I've found less online. Hope that helps some & good luck!
1592158
Definitely, provided he chooses the correct draw weight. I have the 55lb draw and it is incredibly sturdy and powerful.
1592159
Honestly no, the bow has a 50 lb draw and can take some getting used to. It is not the easiest to learn too shoot with, accuracy is based more off your reactions rather than sighting in the target. It was good for introducing my girl friend to bows but she quickly decided to get one more tailored to her. I hope this helps.
1592160
Absolutely. It is so simple and easy to assemble, and although the pull says it's 50-55, it's really only about 30 or so with the string that it comes with. The arrows that come with it are great and very durable, and they are not too difficult to replicate at your local archery or hunting store. Fires well and you'll love how easy it is to store by it being a compact bow.
1633691
My 10yr old daughter is able to draw and shoot it without any problems. It's a good beginner bow.
829040
This is technically a youth bow, however take into account the draw strength and the person who will be using it. There is a wide range of draw levels but I would make sure that the archer using it is able to safely pull on this prior to purchase.
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.
1152952
Yes, my daughter was 14 when she got hers and has had no trouble using it. There is a difficult spot, about halfway when drawing back that takes a little strength, but then it's smooth. But my daughter didn't find it difficult at all. I agree with the other reviewer, get some extra arrows and it's definitely a serious piece of gear, so be careful.
2062004
I don't think she'll outgrow it too fast. I bought this for my 6 year old and I have used it as well without any issues. (I'm not going to divulge my age, but needless to say, I'm an adult!). It's not too small for me, I just don't pull back as hard as I can. If you want to spend a little more money, the Genesis is a great bow. We use the mini-genesis at lessons, but the regular genesis might be better for a 9 year old.
43052
It could be a starter, but it would be probably better to start with a simple compound bow at that age/size.
645577
My 9 and 10 year old sons have this bow. It was a little hard for them to pull but you are able to adjust it. I would think that it would be great for a 14 year old.
724927
Its a great traditional bow for a beginner. The draw weight is low enough to practice frequently
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.
1306416
Yes! So far my son has had no problems using this bow, and has enjoyed learning archery with it!
2195195
Yes i beleive that these bows are made well and shoot very good. The only trick is, is to be sure that you cock the string equally or your arrow will fly off scope. Also be sure to read the instructions when assembling. I am 19 and love to shoot it.
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
1272757
this bow is more appropriate for younger kids, more like 7-10. For a 15yr old I'd be looking at a low end adult bow, maybe 40-60lb draw depending on the size of the boy. A decent take-down bow in the 35-40lb range might be a good option if you are looking at something portable and not compound
833277
Yes. It's a great value, a functional bow for target practice but not too intense. It's large and legitimate.
2062006
Yes - this bow will quickly become too small for a 9 year old girl, or will be too small right from the start. Check the bear archery website, the youth bow section. You'd probably be better off getting the 'Wizard', which is the exact same bow but longer. This matters most because of the DRAW LENGTH. This one is very short - only 16" - which means she can only pull back about 16" before the bow "stacks up" or becomes impractical to pull back further. This forces bad form and bad shooting. The difference in price will be near negligible, so go ahead and get the right size, if there is even a small chance that archery will be more than a passing fancy for your daughter. Yes - this bow will quickly become too small for a 9 year old girl, or will be too small right from the start. Check the bear archery website, the youth bow section. You'd probably be better off getting the 'Wizard', which is the exact same bow but longer. This matters most because of the DRAW LENGTH. This one is very short - only 16" - which means she can only pull back about 16" before the bow "stacks up" or becomes impractical to pull back further. This forces bad form and bad shooting. The difference in price will be near negligible, so go ahead and get the right... » Read More Yes - this bow will quickly become too small for a 9 year old girl, or will be too small right from the start. Check the bear archery website, the youth bow section. You'd probably be better off getting the 'Wizard', which is the exact same bow but longer. This matters most because of the DRAW LENGTH. This one is very short - only 16" - which means she can only pull back about 16" before the bow "stacks up" or becomes impractical to pull back further. This forces bad form and bad shooting. The difference in price will be near negligible, so go ahead and get the right size, if there is even a small chance that archery will be more than a passing fancy for your daughter. « Show Less
1177521
This is a good starter bow for someone of that age. It is not difficult to pull and is a step up from what Boy Scouts use in camps.