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Longbow or Recurve for 5yr old

Started by Bear Heart, May 07, 2011, 01:15:00 PM

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Bear Heart

I would like to get my son a good bow for his 5th birthday.  Been looking at Maddog and black rhino.  Unsure if a longbow or a recurve would be better suited for his age.  What seems to be easier for little ones?  Would the longbow be more durable for a rowdy little guy?
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Whip

I don't have any experience in that department, but I can't imagine it would really matter much.  Anything that can fling some arrows toward a target is going to provide a bunch of fun for him!  I would guess that he might be most impressed with something that looks similar to Dad's.  ;)  
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David Spear

Call Mike at maddog, he'll set your boy up.   :thumbsup:
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ka

Got my 5 yr. Grandson a Maddog Longbow. Works for him!!
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texbow2

My kids have used both. Cant go wrong with either one. Mine seem to like the grip on the MD recure a little better as far as repeatable hand placement.

Terry Lightle

I have 3 sons and from my experience it makes no difference
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Bear Heart

I see his pup recurve is measured at 21" draw length and comes between 10 and 20 pounds.  What is good for a 5 year with some room to grow.  Don't want him to start out over bowed.
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