I am looking for a archery set for my son who is 40 . He never did this before. Is this a good choice for an adult?
1071979
The draw weight only goes to #20, which to an adult, may seem a little bit under powered If you want a compound bow that's more "grown up", look at other options as the genesis was meant primarily for kids Other bows (on Amazon) include: PSE Stinger 3G, Diamond Infinite Edge, and Quest Radical
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
1071981
Sandy, I would not recommend this bow for a 40 year old male. This is a light, 10-20# bow. My son is 11 yrs old, and he uses a 35# bow at his dad's house for hunting. I got this bow for him because it is a NASP approved bow--National Archery for the Schools Program. This is the only bow he can use to take archery in school. I would recommend a heavier bow for your son, especially if he intends to hunt with it.
1879663
I hope this isn't getting to you too late... The bow measures 45" tall, but the draw length is only 18-22". An adult is fine using it playing with kids, but if this is going to be your sole bow, you should get one with a longer draw length for accuracy & so you can fully draw back on it, otherwise it won't fit you quite right.
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.
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.
1295341
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.
1668923
Yes, lots of fun for adults - or anyone of any age. When more are playing, it is more fun to add sets to give more to work with. Anyone can end up winning - regardless of their age!
1659315
Judy,I bought mine right on Amazon. I spent over $40 for this set and grandson hardly used it...it is like new. Crazy. Here is the link to the arrows I bought.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0010X47DM/ref=ox_ya_os_product_refresh_T1Hope your child likes it more. Shari
672798
He LIKES the crossbow but you should order extra "tips" and the arrows are too short to buy the broadhead and they broke first time used, they are 14 Inches SO HE JUST bought arrows in town and tips off amazon and it worked great
283231
MUCH safer for you guys to use than free weights, which would be dangerous and break bones, like your toes or something. And the bows don't "whip" like you would think, so if you do let go suddenly, nothing should break and you should be fine. I have my dad work on it, and he's 78.
282564
Yes it would be great for a novice of his age. It is a great learning tool for the drum also. I find myself needing a a real drum set after only a few months,
2195195
Yes i beleive that these bows are made well and shoot very good. The only trick is, is to be sure that you cock the string equally or your arrow will fly off scope. Also be sure to read the instructions when assembling. I am 19 and love to shoot it.
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!
324192
I bought this for my 10 yr old daughter who is about 4'5, 60lbs and it is a good fit for her so I would suggest something a little bigger. I bought my older daughter the "Barnett Sportflight Recurve Archery Set", that may be a better fit for you.
1576904
In my honest opinion, if your son already has an understanding of the sport, and is looking to improve on his swing, then I would recommend a better set of clubs. However, if your son is still a beginner and is working on learning how to swing the golf club, then this golf set would be perfect. I have since upgraded from this set of clubs, however I highly recommend it to people who are just getting into golf. I hope this helps and good luck to you and your son on your future purchase of a golf set! -Danny
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.
1152951
I am not an expert, but did purchase this bow for my 10 year old grandson who is also a beginner. I think you would still need some guidance from someone who has used a bow to be sure you follow safety rules and to help you get a good start in this sport. My grandson loved his gift and his father provided the guidance and a safe place to practice.
1449206
We got the adult set and my grandson was 10 1/2. He loves them. I would say since your son is 12, the adult set would be better so you don't have to turn around and get another set in a year or two.