is it difficult to pump for an 8-10 year old? can they physically pump it themselves? thanks
1943687
Dave, we bought the Daisy pump for our grandson when he was 7. He has about average strength and was able to pump the gun when he was about 7 1/2. This gives time to train. He is now eight and has no problem.
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.
1943689
When i was younger no. I had to use my body but then I grew into it and it was worth it!!!
1092422
Well, from my point of view its a little more difficult than drinking from a straw but not uncomfortably so. My 8 year old child has no problems with it.
428327
Obvious choking hazard /not under 3yr warning aside... I personally would have loved this when I was 7-8yrs old. Certainly 10+ but if a child is very in to drawing, I wouldn't hesitate at 7yrs. for sure.
1548220
Personally I would not be comfortable letting an eight year old operate this machine. Pulling the lever does not require much strength but you have to step on the load lever to stretch the spring and remain standing on it until you pull the release lever. This requires a little coordination and the lighter you are the more difficult it will be to depress and hold the pedal down. When the lever is released the metal catapult moves quickly and it is not shielded so if you put your hand in the wrong place you could hurt yourself.
2120840
The last few (12-15) psi are difficult to pump by hand. I am 5'9 170lbs and have to use all my weight. I will say once it's pumped up, it is a GREAT board!! Very satisfied!
216266
We started our daughter on this when she was about 8-10 months old. They pick it up fairly quick.
902620
We had an air pump at the hotel and they blew it up for us. The second time I let the kids blow it up they are 12 and 13. I think it's harder to deflate. lol. Good luck and enjoy
2264187
Our daughter is as a small Gail about 114# and she did pretty good with it we also got a bench reast. But it is pretty hard to pump the barrel down.
1682752
I bought one for my 10 yr old and she likes it. It might be pretty hard for a 5 yr old but I would get it. It will be a fun challenge.
435235
I found it difficult to inflate too but my 12 year old daughter did it in no time at all! so for me i think it was just age! Ha Ha
497944
I honestly would not by this for an 8 year old. I did let my daughter use it when she was 8 but she is on the smaller side. This was purchased for a 4 year old who is now about 5.5 and still uses it occasionally. I see it last MAYBE 2 more years before we pass it on.
2259049
Yes! It took forever. I used a battery operated pump too. We ended up also doing it by mouth too. Then the baby was afraid of the tail which hung over his head. Maybe this year, when he is older.
1240540
Pumping is not an issue, not sure how well it will take out varmets, as my 7 year old hasn't shot at any yet been working on targets for right now
2253909
It isn't too hard to pump. I pump the forearm cocking device 5 times for plinking in my basement during the winter.You can pump it 10 times or so and if you do it becomes more powerful. I love this little pistol. Hope this helps.
1857615
Absolutely, we love ours and our 10 and 12 year old girls still ride theirs. Their 4 yr old brother would do it on his own, except for the fact that they have the long bar in place and so the controls are a little too far for him.
57499
My son says at ten pumps it gets hard to pump, but I don't know what the official limit is.
678226
A talented 10 year old could do it. I did my first with Dads help around 1960. I'm 65 now and bought two for this Winter to do.