My son just turned 14 and is very thin and lanky. He is around 5 ft. 7in. tall and a beginner with archery. Would this bow work for him?
1023247
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"
1023248
Yes, it works well for our son who is smaller than yours. My husband also has shot it and he is about 6'. It isn't overly powerful for a beginner.
1023249
Yes it will work, my son is 5ft. 3in. 150 lbs and he used it very well, let him try work with drawing the bow back he should get use to it.
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"
1023251
my 12 year old son uses it and he is only stands 5 feet tall and it's a right one for a beginner.
1177521
This is a good starter bow for someone of that age. It is not difficult to pull and is a step up from what Boy Scouts use in camps.
1893275
Don't know for sure. My son's bow is only 25lbs but I can't see why they wouldn't.
43053
Yes, it would be a good starter bow for you. My stepson is 11 and it's just a little bit hard to pull for him.
2139938
Hello, I bought it for my nieces 7th bday and its a nice starter bow. It will require a bit of practice and assistance until she gets the motion down but if she's interested I think it is awesome and you should go for it!
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.
2151783
No, i would say this would be for at least a 11 year old. A 5 year old would not be strong enough to shoot this bow. They do have other bows for younger shooters though
833282
I would say probably yes. If he's a beginner, and this is his first bow, then this one is definitely the best you'll find for the money. If he has experience with heavier bows, this will seem like a step backwards--but otherwise, it's an excellent starter. From experience, I can say it's more powerful than it looks. Just keep in mind it doesn't come with a bow stringer, which is needed to install and remove the string, so it won't be usable out of the box without one. Good luck!
1950102
It depends on the 12 year old. Ours was on the weaker side. Small, not to active. When we got this he couldn't pull the string even though it is pretty weak. It took about a year before he had the ability to do so, but now he enjoys it.If you are concerned, go with a traditional short-bow. It is far easier to draw than the compound.
1475353
Yes, I bought this for my son last year and have had no problems. Great starter bow
1135024
Hello Vito. The bow belongs to my son and he is 6 foot tall. I am not sure about his draw length, I just know he is very strong. The bow is quite nice if that helps you.Diana Wyatt
1475352
It might be small for a 14 and 17 year old. I think a bear apprentice might be better. It is a great beginer bow for older youth and young adults.
617409
These little bows are fantastic for introduction. He'll be able to use it easily and develop his technique. As for distance, it's slow and "lobs" the arrows. You can make fairly accurate shots out to about 15yds with this but not much further than that. This one isn't adjustable, so it's more for teaching a youth the fundamentals of bow shooting. If you want one that they are going to be able to learn and use for competition or hunts, I'd recommend a Diamond Youth Atomic Bow, got one for my 10 year old daughter and she's loved it for the last 3 years. The draw weight and length are adjustable, so the bow grows with them. I bought this Bear Scout for my 5 year old and he's ready for the Diamond now. These little bows are fantastic for introduction. He'll be able to use it easily and develop his technique. As for distance, it's slow and "lobs" the arrows. You can make fairly accurate shots out to about 15yds with this but not much further than that. This one isn't adjustable, so it's more for teaching a youth the fundamentals of bow shooting. If you want one that they are going to be able to learn and use for competition or hunts, I'd recommend a Diamond Youth Atomic Bow, got one for my 10 year old daughter and she's loved it for the last 3 years. The draw weight and length... » Read More These little bows are fantastic for introduction. He'll be able to use it easily and develop his technique. As for distance, it's slow and "lobs" the arrows. You can make fairly accurate shots out to about 15yds with this but not much further than that. This one isn't adjustable, so it's more for teaching a youth the fundamentals of bow shooting. If you want one that they are going to be able to learn and use for competition or hunts, I'd recommend a Diamond Youth Atomic Bow, got one for my 10 year old daughter and she's loved it for the last 3 years. The draw weight and length are adjustable, so the bow grows with them. I bought this Bear Scout for my 5 year old and he's ready for the Diamond now. « Show Less
647788
I purchased this for my 18 year old nephew and it was a great beginner for him. He had no experiece w a bow.
1304831
and yes it would work for a adult as long as their draw length is not over 28", i would recommend a Samick sage for any adult looking to get into archery
2065079
This bow would only work for a man if he were small in stature. Say..5 foot and under. The reason for this is that while the draw length is very adjustable, it only goes so far. I am 6' 1" tall so this bow is like a toy to me and can't be adjusted even close enough for me to shoot it. My 5' 2" daughter fires the bow well though and will be hunting with it soon.
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.