My almost 9 yr. old daughter has shown an interest in archery. Would this be a good product to get her started, or should I look at something more?
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my daughter, she is 11, and has use both a real bow and arrow and this toy. She says there are no arrows, just darts, with the toy, and it is more for play. If you daughter is serious about trying archery, go to an achery range that offers a program - our local archery range charges $30 for equipment rental and range fee if they want to try it out, and then you can consider private lessons or not. There is definately a difference between holding a bow and arrow, and shooting a nerf toy. You can't knock anything down with this, but if you are trying to see how far you can send a dart flying, the darts will go pretty far. my daughter, she is 11, and has use both a real bow and arrow and this toy. She says there are no arrows, just darts, with the toy, and it is more for play. If you daughter is serious about trying archery, go to an achery range that offers a program - our local archery range charges $30 for equipment rental and range fee if they want to try it out, and then you can consider private lessons or not. There is definately a difference between holding a bow and arrow, and shooting a nerf toy. You can't knock anything down with this, but if you are trying to see how far you can send a dart flying,... » Read More my daughter, she is 11, and has use both a real bow and arrow and this toy. She says there are no arrows, just darts, with the toy, and it is more for play. If you daughter is serious about trying archery, go to an achery range that offers a program - our local archery range charges $30 for equipment rental and range fee if they want to try it out, and then you can consider private lessons or not. There is definately a difference between holding a bow and arrow, and shooting a nerf toy. You can't knock anything down with this, but if you are trying to see how far you can send a dart flying, the darts will go pretty far. « Show Less
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I think this would be a bargain way to see if she likes it with a low investment!
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This is in no way a replacement for a real bow. There is no good aiming system and no way to tell if you hit what you were aiming at.
1832642
We love it as a toy, but my daughter does like pretending to be like Robin Hood with it. It's not something that would encourage technical archery, in my opinion, but it's lots of fun!
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My 10yr old daughter is able to draw and shoot it without any problems. It's a good beginner bow.
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Hi Laurie. From ages 10-15 for both boys and girls..... into the teen years it is more dependent on how long their draw length becomes due to growth (longer the arms=longer draw length). Notables: You need to add a nock and adjust sights for the shooter. For a small framed female adult, this could be a good starter tartget bow as well. 2 thumbs up from 2JBs.
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I got this for an 8 yr old girl who is very athletic. It was very appropriate for her, and it's not one of those junky toys. I'd say it's too much for a 5 year old...they aren't as coordinated at that age. I did see several other archery sets on Amazon that would probably work for a 5 yr old...much simpler and easier to use.
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I think it's a good starter bow for any child under the age of 10. I don't belive it makes a difference if you are a boy or a girl.
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Yes - this bow will quickly become too small for a 9 year old girl, or will be too small right from the start. Check the bear archery website, the youth bow section. You'd probably be better off getting the 'Wizard', which is the exact same bow but longer. This matters most because of the DRAW LENGTH. This one is very short - only 16" - which means she can only pull back about 16" before the bow "stacks up" or becomes impractical to pull back further. This forces bad form and bad shooting. The difference in price will be near negligible, so go ahead and get the right size, if there is even a small chance that archery will be more than a passing fancy for your daughter. Yes - this bow will quickly become too small for a 9 year old girl, or will be too small right from the start. Check the bear archery website, the youth bow section. You'd probably be better off getting the 'Wizard', which is the exact same bow but longer. This matters most because of the DRAW LENGTH. This one is very short - only 16" - which means she can only pull back about 16" before the bow "stacks up" or becomes impractical to pull back further. This forces bad form and bad shooting. The difference in price will be near negligible, so go ahead and get the right... » Read More Yes - this bow will quickly become too small for a 9 year old girl, or will be too small right from the start. Check the bear archery website, the youth bow section. You'd probably be better off getting the 'Wizard', which is the exact same bow but longer. This matters most because of the DRAW LENGTH. This one is very short - only 16" - which means she can only pull back about 16" before the bow "stacks up" or becomes impractical to pull back further. This forces bad form and bad shooting. The difference in price will be near negligible, so go ahead and get the right size, if there is even a small chance that archery will be more than a passing fancy for your daughter. « Show Less
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I would reccomend it , a lot of junk and toys out there, this is a good entry level and good quality for the price range, I think the pull distance is adjustable on this one that is why I bought this one , there are smaller ones out there but that 11 year old will start growing fast trust me, he should be lucky to get one, remember to lay down the saftey rules first, hugo's online had the best price last year, a straw hay bale wrapped in a plastic bag makes a good cheap target
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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
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If this is their first violin I would recommend it especially if your not sure they will stay with the lessons and continue playing. If they are accomplished and will continue playing I would purchase a higher quality instrument. This violin does have a good tone and is easy to string and tune. A small girl may need a 3/4. It is a good quality sounding piece for the price and a good starter instrument.
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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!
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I would recommend doing some brand research. I'm not sure of a better alternative because I wasn't really in the market for one. I thought it was neat. Until it fell apart. Also slingshots that have a arrow attachment are neat. One of those might also be something he would enjoy.
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Yes it better then a starter bow.very powerfulla little tough to put the bow string on.comes with a manual..but once you do that you are going to love it like I do.
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I'm new to the sport and purchased this solely for target shooting on my rural property. It is a great beginner bow per the local archery shop reps I spoke with. I would STRONGLY recommend you also order the cocking device. It's very strenuous to load the bolts and well worth the money. You will also want to buy av target. There are many options available from square bags of assorted sizes and densities to game animals (hunting decoy type). Hay or cardboard targets will damage the bolts severely. Also, Amazon has the best prices by far in bolts (arrows) and cases. Hope this helps.
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I am not sure what the age recommendation is for this item. I would recommend not wasting your money at any age for this piece of junk. Put a little more with it and get one of the Bear Warrior or Brave bows. Much better quality for a youth starter bow.
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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.
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This bow is excellent for younger / smaller archers. It's more a case of "how big / strong" do you need to be. My daughter is 7 but is tiny for her age (most mistake her for a 5 year old - she's the smallest in her class) and I managed to get this set up at about 9lb draw and she pulls it back easy. At that draw I can use my little finger with no effort at all. If your kid is old / big enough to climb a tree and they could probably draw this bow. It's super adjustable. The other plus it it weighs next to nothing so my daughter has no problem holding it up for an extended aim.
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The bow I bought come with 3 safety glass arrows, arrow rest,sights and draw modules. The quality is ok for a beginner, but once they become proficient you may want to upgrade to better quality accessories . The only thing to watch for is if the seller has broken it up instead of selling as a kit.