I have an 11-year old girl taking lessons. Good starter bow for the next year or two? Or should I consider other options?
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It has a cheap arrow rest that needs super glued in place and you need a soft target to shoot it at. A tight target will cause the arrows with target heads to bounce off due to the low poundage of the bow. It could work for a year or 2 for her, but I would consider a better bow if she likes to shoot. This bow is easy to outgrow.
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i bought one as a starter bow for my daughter who had shot quite a bit at summer camp, and returned it immediately without shooting it. it looked and felt more like a plastic bow for little kids, rather than a bow to actually learn adn enjoy archery. I bought a basic take down bow instead for my daughter, but we were already sure that she enjoyed archery.
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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"
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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.
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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
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I also bought this bow as a gift to my grandson. For target practice I purchased the Easton Genesis II 6-pk. They are great as a beginning arrow, but the fletchings (vanes) are flimsy and come off easily. I decided in the future I would buy arrows else where.
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Hi Laurie. From ages 10-15 for both boys and girls..... into the teen years it is more dependent on how long their draw length becomes due to growth (longer the arms=longer draw length). Notables: You need to add a nock and adjust sights for the shooter. For a small framed female adult, this could be a good starter tartget bow as well. 2 thumbs up from 2JBs.
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Depending upon the maturity, physical size of your child, knowledge of bow safety , and adult supervision I would say age 6 is a good age to begin with this bow. Parts on it started to fall off within the first two weeks my son used it.
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I would say yes my daughter is 11 and she loves hers it is perfect size to grow with her. She will be able to use it until she is ready for a full size. We love this bow from here because it comes with the guide and and if you were to buy it separate it would be another $ 40-$50 .
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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.
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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"
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Could go either sex- nice little starter bow for a beginner. Bought it for my 6 year old grandson, he loves it. Not super heavy duty but does the job.
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For the price I would recommend it for his first crossbow. You have crossbows and you have compound crossbows. It depends on how much you want to spend and your range. Also, keep in mind the replacement strings for the Barnett crossbows are more than double the cost verses the Inferno Fury.
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I got this bow for my 9 year old grandson for xmas. He never used one before, but after we showed him what to do,he got real good at hitting the target. Very nice set-up.
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In my open honest opinion, buy it for you daughter. It is very well built, with all the extra's that you get with the bow set it is well worth the price. I bought this set for my 5 year old grandson, it is almost a little advanced for his age. I would say it would be perfect for your 9 year oldgirl. She would have lots of years of use before having to advance to a more complex bow. Matter of fact, I like using this bow myself. It ismost definitely not a toy. It's a powerful little bow. Bear makes a very high quality archery bow and equipment. I hope I didn't overly answer yourquestion. However, I believe your child would have years of use and enjoyment with this bow set............... In my open honest opinion, buy it for you daughter. It is very well built, with all the extra's that you get with the bow set it is well worth the price. I bought this set for my 5 year old grandson, it is almost a little advanced for his age. I would say it would be perfect for your 9 year oldgirl. She would have lots of years of use before having to advance to a more complex bow. Matter of fact, I like using this bow myself. It ismost definitely not a toy. It's a powerful little bow. Bear makes a very high quality archery bow and equipment. I hope I didn't overly answer... » Read More In my open honest opinion, buy it for you daughter. It is very well built, with all the extra's that you get with the bow set it is well worth the price. I bought this set for my 5 year old grandson, it is almost a little advanced for his age. I would say it would be perfect for your 9 year oldgirl. She would have lots of years of use before having to advance to a more complex bow. Matter of fact, I like using this bow myself. It ismost definitely not a toy. It's a powerful little bow. Bear makes a very high quality archery bow and equipment. I hope I didn't overly answer yourquestion. However, I believe your child would have years of use and enjoyment with this bow set............... « Show Less
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It could be a starter, but it would be probably better to start with a simple compound bow at that age/size.
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I need replacements too! My kids loved the bow, and it really is a step above "little kid bows" that can't be aimed or go very far. But the bow strings broke and we need to figure out how to fix it.
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The 12 year old we have couldn't draw the bow. If your grandson is large for his age, he may not have an issue. I suggest heading to your local sports supply shop to get a better idea of what you are buying. I walked into this blind, and had I known better, would have gone in a different direction.