i am far from my youth but have no experience with archery, would this biw be a good starting point for a adult?
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
1304832
No. Get a starter bow that fits your draw length. This bow is not a good option for an adult. I ordered it based on the price and the normally great brand name, but returned it immediately.
1304833
No, unless you have arms the length of a child's, your reach will not allow a full draw and the shot will be unsteady.
2001766
I was very impressed , for the price you cant go wrong. its just a beginner bow but it will work for bowfishig just fine
1380392
Before answering , I think I need to say that this bow will not be adequate for a tall person, (over 5'10"). The draw length will not extend beyond 29".The string is quite good for an inexpensive bow. It should last several years depending on how you treat it. Have a bow shop check it after your first year. I have used this how for hunting, and feel like I need no other bow. It is an older design, but a good one. It will need to have the draw length set, and have a better arrow rest (Whisper Buscuit type) and also a peep site added. You will need good carbon arrows, and you will be all set. I couldn't believe what a great bow for so cheap. Before answering , I think I need to say that this bow will not be adequate for a tall person, (over 5'10"). The draw length will not extend beyond 29".The string is quite good for an inexpensive bow. It should last several years depending on how you treat it. Have a bow shop check it after your first year. I have used this how for hunting, and feel like I need no other bow. It is an older design, but a good one. It will need to have the draw length set, and have a better arrow rest (Whisper Buscuit type) and also a peep site added. You will need good carbon arrows, and you... » Read More Before answering , I think I need to say that this bow will not be adequate for a tall person, (over 5'10"). The draw length will not extend beyond 29".The string is quite good for an inexpensive bow. It should last several years depending on how you treat it. Have a bow shop check it after your first year. I have used this how for hunting, and feel like I need no other bow. It is an older design, but a good one. It will need to have the draw length set, and have a better arrow rest (Whisper Buscuit type) and also a peep site added. You will need good carbon arrows, and you will be all set. I couldn't believe what a great bow for so cheap. « Show Less
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no it is not,,as an adult's draw back length is longer than a youth,,your best bet is to go to a sportsmans center and have your draw length measured,,the limbs on this bow may explode if pulled back too many times by an adult as you are exceeding it's max draw length
1174243
I'd guess 'yes,' unless she is very petite. I work at a camp in the summer; my predecessor got little toys . . half the time the arrows fell short of the target; the other half of the time they'd bounce off. Not too satisfying. These are like the bows I remember from my youth, before the safety dweebs got into things. This bow is a good compromise between little toys and expensive compound bows. Not sure of the models, but we also use a 52" bow with a lighter draw, and 60" bows with 20 and 30 lb draws. Safety first--the nock of an arrow will take an eye out as well as the point would, so no running, and no one but the archer downrange to retrieve the arrows. (They can be stuck in the target and pop out, if another person was behind your archer when one did--ouch!)
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Age 16, girl, beginner - perfect bow! Get some extra arrows as they are easily lost and are not very stout to start with. Best wishes! Bruce. (don't discard the sight that is embedded in the cardboard that is entangled within the bow strings.) Throw nothing away until you have used the sight! :-) BTW this is a serious bow, you could kill with this (with broadheads - a deer)
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!
692812
Christian,Thank you for your question! Yes a youth bow can be used for adults. However, the determining factors would be draw length (how far can the consumer pull the bow back) and draw weight (that is the amount of tension on the string).Please let us know how we can further help you! Merry Christmas!Carrie Simpsoncustomerservice@BigGameGear.com
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
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.
833279
Great thinking. A normal male would love a bow. I bought this bow (and many others) for a youth group but I and other adults have shot and enjoyed it. The bow you found is a 20-29 lb pull. However, this Bear Firebird bow which is the same price as yours, is a 30-35 lb pull which would be even better for an adult male. Bear Archery Firebird Bow, 60-Inch Either way, I am sure he will enjoy it.
1209836
No I would say a bit under powered for a 17 year old. Comes with three arrows.
1812808
I would pass on this if you really want to get into archery. I bought this for my girlfriend so she could loose some arrows with me. If I were you I would head down to Bass pro or a local archery store and talk with someone that knows about it. They will measure you for your draw length as well as help you find what your poundage is. Also they will specially cut arrows for your draw length. Its up to you though, depending on how serious you are about it all.
1592160
Absolutely. It is so simple and easy to assemble, and although the pull says it's 50-55, it's really only about 30 or so with the string that it comes with. The arrows that come with it are great and very durable, and they are not too difficult to replicate at your local archery or hunting store. Fires well and you'll love how easy it is to store by it being a compact bow.
2084614
I'm 32 and have fun with it. Use it for stress relief at work. We have a few catapults, tribuchets, ballistas, and crossbows that we ambush each other with. Might not be interesting enough for a teenager though, unless they like that sort of thing.
2151794
That's the great part this is an adjustable bow. I bought it for a 10 year old and I was told by the range staff he could use it all the way to a young adult. It can be used for target range and hunting. Best buy for the money is what I concluded.
2100412
This is just the case. If you don 't have a bow I would strongly suggest visiting a good sporting goods store to be properly fit for a bow that will help you meet your objectives. Happy shooting!