bow for 4 yr old and up
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idahofishnhunt
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I found out my son is right handed...and left eye dominant, so I'm going with the Diamond Infinite Edge goes from 5-70 lbs. and it comes in right or left handed. Not cheap...but at least it will last him awhile, and you're able to make those adjustments yourself on the pull. You may have more options with right handed only bows though too.
Colberjs
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I plan on getting my 5 year old the Hoyt Ignite for his kindergarten graduation this coming year.
http://www.hoyt.com/compound_bows/details/ignite
http://www.hoyt.com/compound_bows/details/ignite
My boys shoot a Mathews Mini Genesis. They started at 4 and my 7 yr. old will shoot it for a 2-3 more years. It is a bullet proof little bow. I encourage him to let the other kids in his summer archery class shoot it as it is a better bow than what is provided and I have no worry about anyone hurting the bow.
I'd second the Genesis. Great bow for starters. When he gets to the age of being able to hunt with a bow you can get him one that has adjustable draw lengths and poundage. It's amazing how much adjustment range they have as kids grow. I got my son a Mission bow for that purpose in his younger years.
good point. i need a left handed bow. thanks for the info!
I bought my son a Bear Brave III (don't waste your money) because he was right handed. Since then I discovered that he his strongly left eye dominant. The Infinite Edge or Bowtech Fuel will be his next bow. I like the idea of a bow with enough adjustment they can go from a little kid to adult hood using the same bow. That said, the Fuel doesn't adjust down low/light enough for a 4yo...
WV Hunter
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The mini genesis is a great bow. I've bought a half dozen of them for our church program. My daughter has been shooting one since she was 4.
My wife and I started the church program about 4 years ago. We average 150 kids a week. Some of the bows have had thousands of arrows put thru them. They've been dropped, twisted, torqued and everything else and they have held up very well. Plus you can get cool colors.
My wife and I started the church program about 4 years ago. We average 150 kids a week. Some of the bows have had thousands of arrows put thru them. They've been dropped, twisted, torqued and everything else and they have held up very well. Plus you can get cool colors.
ShootsManyBullets
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My son just turned 5 and wants a bow so I'm glad to see some suggestions for my little lefty
My daughter shoots a mini-Gensis and my son shoots the Genesis. They are very good bows.
I'd recommend putting a whisker brisket arrow rest on the bow to hold the arrow in place. the rest that comes with the bow is not a full containment rest and kids sometimes have a hard time keeping the arrow on the rest.
I'd recommend putting a whisker brisket arrow rest on the bow to hold the arrow in place. the rest that comes with the bow is not a full containment rest and kids sometimes have a hard time keeping the arrow on the rest.
Redwood
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Get the mini; it takes accessories.
idahofishnhunt
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I looked at a few bows last night, and their prices. After actually getting hands on I think I'm interested in the Bear Apprentice 3. Nice little bow, comes in RH or LH, and goes from 15-60 lbs. It also comes RTH.
http://www.beararcheryproducts.com/bows/compound/apprentice-3
http://www.beararcheryproducts.com/bows/compound/apprentice-3
The Hedgehog
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mini genesis was great for my kids
