Dodger2 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Thought this would work best here...My son will be 6 this September and he has expressed his interest in getting a bow with the "pointy arrows." Any suggestions on a youth bow for his age range...I want to get him something that will work, but I also don't want to spend a lot of money on something that he will out grow or can't pull...I can't wait (at the same time I can if you know what I mean) until he hits that 10 year mark!!! Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted March 13, 2008 I think Browning makes a reasonable kids bow that has a Ton of adjustment..... or they did. Whatever you choose will probably still be a touch to big for him, yet but if he wants it bad enough he will stick it out. I bought a womens bow that was way too big for my boy when he was 10. He wanted it sooo bad! I started him at 5 yds and told him that I'd come out and wtch him any time but, that he had to put 4 arrows in a row in a 4" circle before he could move back 5 more yds.... He shot and shot and shot....... he got all the way out to 25 yds in a year & a half and then I bought him a really good kids bow. He had his first archery coues and archery antelope on the ground at age 12 . Problem was that first big bow taught him bad form and he was 18 before we got him to change his form.... Best of luck! Gotta love it when the kids show that interest!! CnS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted March 13, 2008 You might consider the small version of the Mathews Genesis, and put a Whisker Biscuit on it to keep the arrow on the rest better than the standard flipper rest that come with the bow. Our club used the Genesis for youth bows. The genesis has no set draw length and poundage can be set real low for a 6 YO. There are some inexpensive carbon arrows also. We have found that the aluminum bends too easily, and the glued on nocks break too easily when the arrow misses the target. The nocks on carbons can be replaced easily in the field or range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesandelk Report post Posted March 13, 2008 The genisis is a great youth bow to get kids started on. Also look at the Whisper Creek youth model. I believe it has an adjustable draw from 16 to 26 inches and its draw weight is from 10-25 pounds so he shouldnt have any problem drawing it back. It comes in a complete package for around $200 also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazy4COUES Report post Posted March 14, 2008 ANOTHER VOTE FOR THE MINI GENESIS!!! These bows are great for the lil guys n gals. My 6 yr old son and 8 yr old daughter and there 32 year old dad all shoot it. It is a blast to take them out shooting squirrels and rabbits. I picked one up off EBAY for 100 bucks NIB! Check them out you won't be disappointed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhunter4life Report post Posted March 14, 2008 both of my kids shoot the micro midas . they love there bows and the nice part, they were able to grow into them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dodger2 Report post Posted March 14, 2008 Thanks for the help...gives me a starting point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Report post Posted March 14, 2008 I got my boys the "Browning Micro Midas" and or "Adrenaline" and 6 or more of there cousins have them as well! Boys and girls alike. These bows are awesome for kids and have such a broad range of addjustment that they can shoot it untill they are adults! These bows are not cheap toys and when turned up to legal poundage they will zip through a deer no problem! These bows can be set to fit the smalest kids and will also shoot the "Pointy Arrows!" Lance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter84 Report post Posted March 17, 2008 My little ones started out shooting the smaller sizes of long bows 15-20#. They are very inexpensive ( in the $30-$40 range) and teach them the finer points of instinctive archery. The 2 oldest have graduated in larger bows, One a recurve and the other a wheel bow. I let them choose. I would not want either one launching arrows at me out to 30 yards or so. The stick bows are just another option not to forget. and for the most part lots cheaper then even the Micro Midas, and way more forgiving then any wheel bows. Good luck and keep those future generations of hunters coming up in the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corkin it Report post Posted March 17, 2008 Go stick bow....simple yet effective. Started my boy and girl on a bear recurve. 15 pound. Won a couple tournaments with them. Lots of fun. Jake My little ones started out shooting the smaller sizes of long bows 15-20#. They are very inexpensive ( in the $30-$40 range) and teach them the finer points of instinctive archery. The 2 oldest have graduated in larger bows, One a recurve and the other a wheel bow. I let them choose. I would not want either one launching arrows at me out to 30 yards or so. The stick bows are just another option not to forget. and for the most part lots cheaper then even the Micro Midas, and way more forgiving then any wheel bows. Good luck and keep those future generations of hunters coming up in the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
