What is the range of the draw weight for this? I have a small 7 year old and he needs a low draw weight to start with.
1500699
I bought it for an 8 year old. After he got used to it he was just fine. However you do get what you pay for. No peep hole. Blunt or rounded tip arrows that bounce off the targets.
1943688
Both my son's had no problems and they were 7-9 at the time. Very good gun for that age range in my opinion.
5395
Depends on his build and strength. Suggest you ask whoever gives him lessons... if they are not available, take him to a Bow shop and have them make a suggestion on draw weight. It is better to err on the side of getting a lighter draw rather than a draw that is too heavy.
635793
Hello,my friend,The draw weight of the bow is about 30 inch(about 75-80 cm).Hope it could be suitable for you.
666852
I believe it comes set at the maximum from the factory which is 70lbs but you can use a bow scale to check for sure. If you wish to lower the draw weight, just back out the limb bolts one full turn each at a time as per the instructions in the manual that comes in the box. Hope this helps.
754253
No, the draw weight is too light and the sights are too basic. I would recommend a Mathews Mission Menace for an adult female starting out. Starting weight should be around 30# minimum. That's the bow I started with and love it! For an adult male just learning to shoot a bow, I would recommend the Mathews Mission Craze or something similar. This bow is great for a pre-teen thru young teen to shoot. It's actually a little heavy for my 7 year old. She will grow into it very soon though!
1071980
The draw weight only goes to #20, which to an adult, may seem a little bit under poweredIf you want a compound bow that's more "grown up", look at other options as the genesis was meant primarily for kidsOther bows (on Amazon) include: PSE Stinger 3G, Diamond Infinite Edge, and Quest Radical
2108041
12 and up should be ok . it's a middle weight at 25 lb . max draw is 26 inches . its not a toy .
115508
That seems a little big IMO. But here would be some of my questions. What size and weight is your son using currently? If he's swinging say a 30 or 29, is it really light for him? If not, I would buy the correct size elsewhere instead of getting a better price and having to put chokes on the grip. I err on the smaller size. I see a lot of parents buy big to save money or in hopes for them to hit harder. I like to keep the correct size or in my case, I bought smaller than I wanted to because of the better deal here. Its the form that counts but if you go bigger, it could hurt more than help the form. Just my $0.02 That seems a little big IMO. But here would be some of my questions. What size and weight is your son using currently? If he's swinging say a 30 or 29, is it really light for him? If not, I would buy the correct size elsewhere instead of getting a better price and having to put chokes on the grip. I err on the smaller size. I see a lot of parents buy big to save money or in hopes for them to hit harder. I like to keep the correct size or in my case, I bought smaller than I wanted to because of the better deal here. Its the form that counts but if you go bigger, it could hurt more than help... » Read More That seems a little big IMO. But here would be some of my questions. What size and weight is your son using currently? If he's swinging say a 30 or 29, is it really light for him? If not, I would buy the correct size elsewhere instead of getting a better price and having to put chokes on the grip. I err on the smaller size. I see a lot of parents buy big to save money or in hopes for them to hit harder. I like to keep the correct size or in my case, I bought smaller than I wanted to because of the better deal here. Its the form that counts but if you go bigger, it could hurt more than help the form. Just my $0.02 « Show Less
1424773
About 20 pounds draw weight. It is adjustable by loosening the bolts that hold the limbs. Not too much or the string will be too loose and get out of time.
1702316
Just depends on how strong you are but the draw weight is adjustable also. You can adjust the draw weight yourself or most sporting goods stores can do it also for about $5 , maybe a little more. Long as you have it at 40 lbs or more draw weight it is legal to hunt with
2194493
I would think that an adult should not have a problem with draw length. With that said a shorter adult would need to compensate a shorter draw length with strength to pull up higher.
2264186
The company has it listed at 7.4lbs dry (no scope, rings). It's not overly hefty and unless your granddaughter is a very dainty little wisp of a thing she should be able to heft it and hunt afield with it without too much trouble. It does require some effort to cock the thing. I'd be more concerned about her ability to charge the weapon if she would intend to use it without assistance. A 12 year old girl might have a little trouble there.
91332
Generally you specify the draw weight when you order as part of the purchase proceedure. Hope this helps
699680
I purchased this bow as a beginner bow for my 11yr old twin boys who weigh about 75lbs each. They have difficulty pulling it back, so I should have waited another year or two. She sounds older and bigger and may not have the same problem though.
78719
believe that the amount of pounds the recurve is rated at is a standard draw of 28 inches. at the draw of 28 inches is 50lbs for a recurve rated 50lbs. still I pull my bow 30 inches which increases the poundage. I shoot 31 inch arrows with a inch left over the front. of course one could draw further depends on length of arm and strength.
1592158
Definitely, provided he chooses the correct draw weight. I have the 55lb draw and it is incredibly sturdy and powerful.