kids poundage

[Bear Heart]

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.

[vermonster13]

Mike(Maddog) can give you a good idea based on the size of your boy.

[Traxx]

Better to err on the light side than heavy.If its a struggle it aint fun.Kids need fun to keep em interested.

[deadpool]

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

[Chuck Jones]

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.

[katie]

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!

[BobW]

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.