What weight should I get for a three year old? My son is two and I want to get him a bow for this coming summer. Not counting on him getting too serious this first year, just having fun with dad. Probably a Maddog bow.
Mike(Maddog) can give you a good idea based on the size of your boy.
Better to err on the light side than heavy.If its a struggle it aint fun.Kids need fun to keep em interested.
doesn't have to be anything fancy, honestly I started out with a tree branch and shoe lace, with skinnier tree branches as arrows lol, I think thats plenty enough to get our kid hooked
Start with less than 10#@18". All you really want is to teach how to hold the bow, and pull the string. As long as the arrow makes it to the target, it's good. No-glovs on the string are also a good teaching aid. And be sure to use an armguard or sweat shirt to keep him from flinching when the string hits his arm.
Mike can make you one that will grow with your boy. My little man is 5 and shoots my Maddog longbow great. They fly like darts for both of us!
Look into making a PVC bow. There was an article back a few issues ago in TBM that had great plans in it. Disposable, durable, and fun.