My grandson has been coming over to our house and saying "bows and arrows" for quite some time when he sees mine. He is only 2 1/2 yrs old and was thinking, along with his parents, that we should wait until 3 before giving him his first bow. Well between Dallen's persistence and grandpa giving in to his pleads I presented him with a bow last night. The bow was made by a friend on this site named Oregon Oakie. Thanks Russ! Your bow was a huge hit! Infact, the wading pool activity took back seat!
At first Dallen couldn't believe it when I handed it to him and said it was HIS bow. His remark was "Dallen's bow??? After it sunk in he immediately asked about arrows! haha So, I put up some cardboard and walked him back about 3yds. We talked a little bit about some basis safety stuff. Then I helped him with putting the arrow on the string and stuff. His first shot stuck in the cardboard. That was a big deal! He had to yell back to mom, who was on the deck, of this accomplishment. Lots of fun. What a blessing. Thank you Lord.
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Cool stuff right there, let the Journey begin! :clapper:
Now that's a long bow.. Congrats to You, Dallen and to His parents.
So did He out shoot You?
i can't wait to get my son his first bow, congrats!
How very awesomely cool is this?
Way over the top I'd say!
Thank you for sharing this moment with us and keep up the good Grandpa-ing!
God bless,Mudd
PS:recurvecody, It's never really too early!!~
He's a pretty strong little guy for 2 1/2yrs old...at least I think he is...don't know a lot of 2 1/2yr olds! So he can pull it back and hit the target pretty well for a newbie. He actually tries to hit it instead of just pulling and letting it go. Kind of surprised me!
I've got to build him some arrows so he has a matching set...haha I think the quiver I had laying around is about as big as he is! I'll need to make him one that fits him. I will have him help me in these projects so he can see what goes into making them. Fun stuff!
Cool!
That is great.
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Bow "A" is the bow I've been saving for my grandchild...if I EVER get one.
VA, I've seen a very few of these. That would be a great bow for a kid!
Snag, very cool! Your pics and story make me even more anxious to give my son his first longbow. Enjoy it! ...my son and I won't be far behind your Grandson and you!
Very neat!