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Title: Hello, can you help with an arrow question?
Post by: azfyrmedic on December 16, 2008, 12:07:00 AM
First off I want to say hello.
I am brand new to archery and have learned quite a bit from lurking in the forum, so thanks!
Second, my daughter is now interested in trying a traditional bow.
I just bought a Bear "little bear" for her it is a LH 20# @ 24" recurve.
Her draw is right about 20"
I wonder if any one can help me with an arrow selection.
Title: Re: Hello, can you help with an arrow question?
Post by: mdwatts on December 16, 2008, 08:36:00 AM
Sorry, I can't help.  If I were in your situation, I'd probably contact one of the suppliers that offer kid's arrows and do as they reccomend.  Some of the larger suppliers, like 3rivers, will have them.

Best of luck and enjoy your time with your daughter.
Title: Re: Hello, can you help with an arrow question?
Post by: vermonster13 on December 16, 2008, 08:44:00 AM
1/4" dowels can be made into good kids arrows.
Title: Re: Hello, can you help with an arrow question?
Post by: Stew on December 16, 2008, 08:51:00 AM
Easton Jazz arrows - 1214 is the size needed. They have 45 grain glue in points and G nocks are needed for them.
Title: Re: Hello, can you help with an arrow question?
Post by: Paul Mattson on December 16, 2008, 09:00:00 AM
Gold Tip makes several youth arrows.  The Falcon, Lighting, Genesis, and some economical fiberglass arrows.
Title: Re: Hello, can you help with an arrow question?
Post by: pooahl on December 16, 2008, 10:19:00 AM
I have a 7 year old daughter with the same bow. I picked up some cheap kids' arrows at the local archery store, the kind like you used in PE class or boy scouts, with the crimped-on points.  I replaced those points with 75 grain field points from 3Rivers and adjusted length until the flight looked good.  Later we re-fletched with 4" parabolics (they came with 2") just to stabilize them a bit.

I would also second the suggestion to check on 3Rivers kids' arrow selection. Just realize you may need to make minor adjustments to length or point weight for good tuning.
Title: Re: Hello, can you help with an arrow question?
Post by: breid on December 16, 2008, 07:07:00 PM
I think I bought mine from Rose City.  I bought the shafts and dipped and crested them with him.  He had a ball, until he found out I didn't have an endless supply of paint colors.  Then we spliced feathers and got them ready to shoot.
But, look around and see if you can find some cheapos on the internet or locally.