give a range of the ages you would reccomend this bow for
185354
Agree withe the 10 and up. My daughter had another, smaller bow that went up to 20# draw. When she "topped out" on that bow I bought this one for her. It's also good for smaller women like my wife.
185355
6 to 90. My 8 year old daughter does fine with this bow. When adjusted under 25 pounds, the sight is not useable at ranges over 10 yards unless you use a very light arrow. It is now adjusted for my 12 year old daughter to 35 pounds. It shoots a light carbon arrow pretty fast. I am 60 years old and shoot it often.
185356
I bought it for a 10year old and it can be adjusted as he grows and to hunt with up until he's a older teenager or young adult. Got opinion from group of Bow hunters I work with.
1113843
I would say yes. With the added bonus that as he/she gets older, the bow can be adjusted for draw length and weight. No need to bring it to a professional to adjust!
1517642
Q) How long UNtil it BREAKS? (Spelling and grammar checkers are your friend.)A) The bow itself is quite sturdy. Barring abuse or extreme circumstances I would say that the bow itself should last for a good number of years. The arrows however are bit on the cheap side and the vanes will likely not stay straight nor even attached. I suggest going with the GT Lightning arrow as replacements. Get at least half a dozen arrows.
1071981
Sandy, I would not recommend this bow for a 40 year old male. This is a light, 10-20# bow. My son is 11 yrs old, and he uses a 35# bow at his dad's house for hunting. I got this bow for him because it is a NASP approved bow--National Archery for the Schools Program. This is the only bow he can use to take archery in school. I would recommend a heavier bow for your son, especially if he intends to hunt with it.
835106
It is a great bow. It is good for a child all the way up to an adult. My 12 year old is who ours belongs to, but my adult neighbor who owns one, and shoots competition archery is the one who suggested it to us. He said that since it is so adjustable he will never need another bow.
1152950
This is a good bow to start off with. My son is 11 and is a good size. He can pull it and hold it to aim and shoot. His older cousin which is 13 could not do the pull back. So for a beginner, yes its a good start. Technique...
1337329
My advise is to go to a range where they rent bows. Have him try out a few of those to see what his ideal draw weight would be. He would need something that isn't so light that it's too easy, unless he is just starting to learn. Also he would need something that isn't too hard to pull. But starting out at 40 is a bad idea.
1619602
It depends on the age but it is definitely a simple yet accurate bow and at a great price. The 55-70# is perfect for me but I know someone small or not as strong may struggle with the initial pull back.
105014
If the bow that your 6 year old is shooting has an arrow rest, go with the 28" or even the 30" that way you wont have to renew these arrows when he gets a little older. If he is shooting a traditional type of bow like low poundage youth longbow without a Modern style arrow rest then go with less then 28" coz aiming with longer arrows is more difficult & ruins posture & learning technique. Although 27" is quite ideal for kids less than 10 years of age, for the bad quality of the fletchings on these arrows & taking into account that the arrows from this seller does not come in 27" I would recommend getting 27" arrows from Another seller. Hope that helped. If the bow that your 6 year old is shooting has an arrow rest, go with the 28" or even the 30" that way you wont have to renew these arrows when he gets a little older. If he is shooting a traditional type of bow like low poundage youth longbow without a Modern style arrow rest then go with less then 28" coz aiming with longer arrows is more difficult & ruins posture & learning technique. Although 27" is quite ideal for kids less than 10 years of age, for the bad quality of the fletchings on these arrows & taking into account that the arrows from this seller does not... » Read More If the bow that your 6 year old is shooting has an arrow rest, go with the 28" or even the 30" that way you wont have to renew these arrows when he gets a little older. If he is shooting a traditional type of bow like low poundage youth longbow without a Modern style arrow rest then go with less then 28" coz aiming with longer arrows is more difficult & ruins posture & learning technique. Although 27" is quite ideal for kids less than 10 years of age, for the bad quality of the fletchings on these arrows & taking into account that the arrows from this seller does not come in 27" I would recommend getting 27" arrows from Another seller. Hope that helped. « Show Less
393301
I hadn't done much archery before and I started with 35lbs; I think 30lbs is a good place to start, maybe 20-25 if you're not overly athletic.
2062004
I don't think she'll outgrow it too fast. I bought this for my 6 year old and I have used it as well without any issues. (I'm not going to divulge my age, but needless to say, I'm an adult!). It's not too small for me, I just don't pull back as hard as I can. If you want to spend a little more money, the Genesis is a great bow. We use the mini-genesis at lessons, but the regular genesis might be better for a 9 year old.
2151785
My 4 year old has shot it. Seems to be a really nice bow. If your youngster is small they may not be able to draw it very easily. My little girl is about 4 1/2 yrs and she is nearly 54" tall and 49lbs. She can draw fairly comfortably but some of my small 4-h kids that are couch potatoes are having trouble with it. For $40 they wont have to wait long if they cannot now.
617410
I bought this for my daughter who was 8 last Christmas. It was perfect for her. It shoots 30 to 50 feet. It is a real bow, just sized for a child. Hold this helps.
1023250
According to the manufacture discription it should be fine."Ideal for beginners 8 and up (adult supervision req'd)Designed for young archers new to compound bows"
2062007
My grandson who is 4 used it this year. I am thinking he may grow out of it by age 8 or so and move up to the next size. Unless your daughter is very petite, she may be better off with a little larger bow to begin with. Just an opinion.
373545
If I were you, I would buy a bow with a stronger draw weight so that it can grow with you. It would be ideal for you now, but you will get drastically stronger over the next few years, and you will wish for a stronger bow. I know that for the price, this one has nice features, but I would recommend spending a bit more and getting a better bow. You aren't a beginner, so you will be left wanting for more with this bow.
1272757
this bow is more appropriate for younger kids, more like 7-10. For a 15yr old I'd be looking at a low end adult bow, maybe 40-60lb draw depending on the size of the boy. A decent take-down bow in the 35-40lb range might be a good option if you are looking at something portable and not compound