I just recently placed a order with Mike for two Maddog Pup recurves, one for my nephew Liam and his best buddy Paden witch are both 4 years old. The bows are going to be 15# to 18# draw weight.
I was wondering if you guy's could help me with your idea's and opinions on buying arrows. As for arrow material and size, is there a Tradegang sponsor to buy from, or do some of you make your own up? All thoughts will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Brian
Fletcher aka Rick Stillman( thefeatheredshaft.com)makes great arrows. He made my daughter some that are beautiful. He is a sponsor.Send him an email/PM
Grab some 1/4" dowels cut them to 26"s and flecth them you can get press on points from 3Rivers or use a couple nuts or a nut and a wingnut. Nocks can be had a 3Rivers also I believe. Shawn
Kustom King sells 1/4" shafts, nocks, and field points. They are a sponsor and shipping is very fast.
Can't remember if I bought my 3" feathers from them or not, but I did build 2 dozen arrows for the grandson for under $23. I believe I bought all materials from KK.
Shawn's advice is sound... I have 4 children and a fifth due in April... Quarter inch dowel rods for kid's arrows are the most economical. Besides, it's a wonderful winter project to build kid's arrows!
I have always been more comfortable adding blunts or 5/16th HTMs until the kids are settled down enough, before I break out the sharp target points. And watch out for four year olds racing up to a target with nocks sticking out, they can be dangerous for the eyes of the little ones. I have also found it helpful to keep a ladder handy.