I'm 16 and I;m a beginner would this be a good bow for me to start with? I'm a girl by the way.
1152947
It would be perfect for any beginner.However you will learn so quick u will have to upgrade eventually.
1152948
Age 16, girl, beginner - perfect bow! Get some extra arrows as they are easily lost and are not very stout to start with. Best wishes! Bruce. (don't discard the sight that is embedded in the cardboard that is entangled within the bow strings.) Throw nothing away until you have used the sight! :-) BTW this is a serious bow, you could kill with this (with broadheads - a deer)
1152949
It really depends on how strong you are. If you have a lot of upper body strength then it will probably work great for you.
1152950
This is a good bow to start off with. My son is 11 and is a good size. He can pull it and hold it to aim and shoot. His older cousin which is 13 could not do the pull back. So for a beginner, yes its a good start. Technique...
1152951
I am not an expert, but did purchase this bow for my 10 year old grandson who is also a beginner. I think you would still need some guidance from someone who has used a bow to be sure you follow safety rules and to help you get a good start in this sport. My grandson loved his gift and his father provided the guidance and a safe place to practice.
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.
1152953
Probably, if you are right handed. You should be able to handle the 25# draw if you have upper body strength.
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
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My 4 year old has shot it. Seems to be a really nice bow. If your youngster is small they may not be able to draw it very easily. My little girl is about 4 1/2 yrs and she is nearly 54" tall and 49lbs. She can draw fairly comfortably but some of my small 4-h kids that are couch potatoes are having trouble with it. For $40 they wont have to wait long if they cannot now.
1306417
My daughter is 11 and wanted a starter bow. Her brother is 14 and uses it as well. They both agree that they will upgrade to something heavier but they have enjoyed this one.
1286912
I'm new to the sport and purchased this solely for target shooting on my rural property. It is a great beginner bow per the local archery shop reps I spoke with. I would STRONGLY recommend you also order the cocking device. It's very strenuous to load the bolts and well worth the money. You will also want to buy av target. There are many options available from square bags of assorted sizes and densities to game animals (hunting decoy type). Hay or cardboard targets will damage the bolts severely. Also, Amazon has the best prices by far in bolts (arrows) and cases. Hope this helps.
1262141
I am not sure what the age recommendation is for this item. I would recommend not wasting your money at any age for this piece of junk. Put a little more with it and get one of the Bear Warrior or Brave bows. Much better quality for a youth starter 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.
2066751
Hi Laurie. From ages 10-15 for both boys and girls..... into the teen years it is more dependent on how long their draw length becomes due to growth (longer the arms=longer draw length). Notables: You need to add a nock and adjust sights for the shooter. For a small framed female adult, this could be a good starter tartget bow as well. 2 thumbs up from 2JBs.
1373199
This bow is a great bow. Beginner or not. Best purchase I have made in years.
1619602
It depends on the age but it is definitely a simple yet accurate bow and at a great price. The 55-70# is perfect for me but I know someone small or not as strong may struggle with the initial pull back.
26364
If you're looking specifically at traditional archery (meaning recurve or longbow) I would go to any local sport shop and pick up a bow with a roughly 30pound draw weight. This bow here has the right price but I would say that it's for an advanced shooter with experience with more exotic bows. PSE makes one that's a nice entry level bow to get you started. Outside of the bow you'll need a archery glove, arrows (any cheap target arrow should do) and an armguard. Once you've put a few arrows down range and you feel comfortable it will be time to try out heavier weights and more exotic bows like this one. A word of caution, a bow and arrow even at low draw weights is a deadly weapon and should be treated just like a loaded firearm when drawn. Also never ever ever dry fire (release the string without an arrow) any bow.
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.
1812808
I would pass on this if you really want to get into archery. I bought this for my girlfriend so she could loose some arrows with me. If I were you I would head down to Bass pro or a local archery store and talk with someone that knows about it. They will measure you for your draw length as well as help you find what your poundage is. Also they will specially cut arrows for your draw length. Its up to you though, depending on how serious you are about it all.
1633691
My 10yr old daughter is able to draw and shoot it without any problems. It's a good beginner bow.
253923
This is a really fine bow for the price. I bought it for my granddaughter and she loves it. But you have a very long draw length and this bow might be a bit too small for you.
252980
My 18 year old daughter likes the bow alot. She is a new hunter to bow hunting so we are not sure yet how she will love it. I have been shooting this bow with her and I like it. Of coarse the arrows are not the greatest but they are good for practicing. We have had alot of fun with this bow so far.