Whats out there for kids?

[Dave]

I have a friend who rang today saying her 11 year old wants a compound bow for Xmas with all the extras and as she has no idea where to begin, asked for my help.

What are the better youth bows available and how much would she expect to pay for a package with arrows etc thrown in?

Thanks, Dave.

[spiderbait24]

does she want a hunting bow or target?

[Grunter]

These are a few of them mate if you want to get something that should fit the bill.
http://image.basspro.com/images/images2/94500/94817-t.jpg (http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=79956&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults)

Alpine Micro S-Cam Compound Bow Package for Youth (http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=79956&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults)


http://image.basspro.com/images/images2/94500/94862-t.jpg (http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=79892&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults)

Browning® Discovery™ Compound Bow for Youth (http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=79892&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults)


http://image.basspro.com/images/images2/90000/90304-t.jpg (http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=73701&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults)

Fred Bear® Brave Warrior Bow Set for Youth (http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=73701&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults)


http://image.basspro.com/images/images2/90500/90643-t.jpg (http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=43410&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults)

Fred Bear® Golden Eagle® Brave™ Youth Compound Bow (http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=43410&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults)


http://image.basspro.com/images/images2/39000/39218-t.jpg (http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=17415&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults)

Fred Bear® Lit'l Brave™ Recurve Bow Set for Youth (http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=17415&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults)


http://image.basspro.com/images/images2/94500/94838-t.jpg (http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=79895&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults)

Genesis® Mini Compound Bow Package for Youth (http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=79895&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults)

These are a couple that i have seen that are pretty cheap & will not blow out the pockets.

[Dave]

Hunting bow Spiderbait :cool:

Thanks Grunter, theres some good info there :D

[crazimofo]

mate i have bought my 11yr old dtr an alpine micro and that is still to big,so from what i have read i'm looking at a mathews genises,i'm pretty sure thats whats in the school programme..but i'm open to suggestions.....greg

[crazimofo]

didn't see those posts thanks fella's

[wazza_X force]

best youth bow on the market is by far the browning micro midas 4, but you pay $375 just for the bow... assuming she doesnt want to spend that much, something like the Discovery or genesis would be ideal because theyre a good brand but they dont have let off, so they can be drawn out as far or short as they want from stationary to 30" most of them... not too sure of the price of them, but you can get proline ready to go packages from like $180 with armguards, arrows, targets... evrything...

wazza

[XTfreak]

The Midas 4 as mentioned already is a very good bow.
But the Discovery is also a very good bow.
They would be my 2 top picks...
Bill

[XTfreak]

I forgot to mention the Redzone/ Proline out there for the budget minded parent.
Its a compound that comes with a finger tab, arm guard, peep, sight, 3 arrows, quiver and a soft case appx $125.00 plus whatever shipping would cost...
Bill

[Warlocke]

I bought my 10 year old a 2006 Hoyt Banshee.

A bit more expensive than the others listed but it has 8" of draw adjustment and poundage can be adjusted from 25 to 45#.

Should suit him until he is in his later teen years, so worth the initial investment.

Cost was around the $300 mark.

[danceswithdingoes]

Look at the Diamond Cutter....then forget the rest....Gecko Archery have two in stock, no plastic all machined parts.

[Friar Tuck]

Diamond Cutter

Two weights 29# and 20# max

Draw length andjustments on the cam with the lengths marked (great for parents).

http://www.diamondarchery.com/images/bows/cutter_bow_lrg.jpg