Help choosing a youth bow.

BANNOCK-.PT · May 23, 2013, 06:38:00 PM

Hey tger's. Looking to purchase a left handed longbow or recurve for my 7 yr old son. ( left eye dominant). Not sure of where to start or what bow length or poundage really would be appropriate for his age. Looking for help and suggestions picking a bow he can enjoy. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

KOOK68 · May 23, 2013, 06:41:00 PM

There is one in the St Jude's auction I believe

AlanF · May 23, 2013, 06:45:00 PM

Mike at 7 Lakes Longbows offers great boys for kids and he even offers bow blanks that you can finish yourself. I finished one of his full-sized Hill-style bows and I'm very happy with it. Mike is great to talk to and he will guide in the right direction.

Bear Heart · May 23, 2013, 07:01:00 PM

My son will be 7 in august and currently shoots a St Joe River longbow, before that he had a Maddog pup recurve. Can't go wrong with either bowyer.

JAG · May 23, 2013, 07:36:00 PM

x2 on the Maddog! Mike is a great fellow to do bussiness with.

BANNOCK-.PT · May 23, 2013, 07:59:00 PM

Suggestions on length or poundage?

McDave · May 23, 2013, 08:08:00 PM

My suggestion from teaching a lot of kids around his age would be 15# at his draw length and somewhere around 52 - 54".

Goshawkin · May 23, 2013, 08:16:00 PM

X2 on Mike at 7 Lakes. I got one of his Nite Lite 3 longbows for my daughter.Great workmanship on the bow and it shoots great for her.She's 9 and the bow is 54" ,17#@18"

kennym · May 23, 2013, 10:47:00 PM

This one may be worth the money.....

http://auction1.tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=196;t=000019

Terry Lightle · May 24, 2013, 06:50:00 AM

Bought my grandson a Maddog

BANNOCK-.PT · May 24, 2013, 06:53:00 AM

If that bow was a leftie I would bid high. The other bow on the auction says good for 5-8 yr olds and my son is 7 1/2, and a big boy already. I think he would outgrow it in a matter of weeks. Thanks for all the help guys!

dougedwards · May 24, 2013, 07:06:00 AM

http://skyarchery.com/tour/tour-15.htm

Jon Stewart · May 24, 2013, 07:49:00 AM

St Joe River Bows!!!

LimbLover · May 24, 2013, 08:13:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Jon Stewart:
St Joe River Bows!!!

+1

I just bought my 3 year old one. There are many fine bowyers to choose from though. I just interviewed Tracey for Stick and String. They are very passionate about their youth line. I like how fun they make their bows to appeal to the young ones. This one is 12#.

BANNOCK-.PT · May 24, 2013, 09:02:00 AM

Wow, thanks for all the responses and pictures. Looks like I have a few bowyers to call!

Bow man · May 24, 2013, 12:20:00 PM

I would think a 14 to 16 at his draw length would be a great start. .

kennym · May 24, 2013, 02:30:00 PM

That bow is a custom to the kiddo, so it can be leftie as easily as rightie!! LOL

beaver#1 · May 25, 2013, 10:38:00 AM

Black rhino bows have many options. Very well built.

Fletcher · May 26, 2013, 06:46:00 PM

These sponsors all make fine youth bows and are to be commended for making them. A youth bow is just about as much work as an adult bow, but the prices are dirt cheap.

I can also recommend Black Rhino, also a TG sponsor. Youth bows are their business and they are very good at matching the bow to the new shooter. Their trade in policy is a pretty good deal, too.