Youth bow questions

[Zacpierre]

Looking to get my 8 year old a new bow. He has the Bear Goblin. Looking at getting a long bow but not sure what poundage. He is pulling about 16-18# at 20" and growing like a weed. Would a 25 or 30# at 28" be too much for him? I know how bows stack past 28" (31" draw length here) but is it the same for shorter draws? What would you recommend as far as poundage and possibly even brands or bowyers?

Best,

Zac
 

[McDave]

Better to work him up gradually.  If he's handling 16-18# now, he should be able to handle 20# soon.  That should suit him until he's 10, and then you can consider moving up to 25-30 depending on how he's doing.

[LookMomNoSights]

St. Joe River Bows.  They do a very nice job on a youth bow. 

[kennym]

I would get him a youth bow also, the full size bows will be pretty big for his hands.

Is it St Joe River that has a trade in feature?