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Title: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: BD on April 01, 2008, 10:15:00 PM
My oldest son Cade will be 4 soon and loves to watch me shoot and retrieve arrows from the bag target. Recently he has started asking when I am going to buy him a "shooter". Not sure if he has the coordination yet, but am curious what ages others have started their sons/daughters and if you have any suggestions for a decent starter bow?

Thank you
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: vermonster13 on April 01, 2008, 10:21:00 PM
As soon as he asked it was time. My boy will be five this month and he's had a bow for two years now.
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: doug77 on April 01, 2008, 10:26:00 PM
my daughter started when she was 4. that was 3 years ago. just make sure it is for FUN only.
lot's of lost arrows in the grass.

doug77
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: stringplucker613 on April 01, 2008, 10:32:00 PM
when they can walk....  lol  Got all my kids shooting when they were able to walk, or at least ask!!!  lol  I got 6 of em and they all shoot!!!  

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/hackbush/kidswbows.jpg)

This was 2 falls ago, 13, 11, 9, 7, & 5, & 3!!!
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: BD on April 01, 2008, 10:51:00 PM
Awesome picture plucker-I hope you have that one framed!! Any suggestions on a starter bow?
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: vermonster13 on April 01, 2008, 10:52:00 PM
Maddog Pup. Mike is a sponsor and makes a real sweet bow for that age, looks just like Dad's.
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: HATCHCHASER on April 01, 2008, 10:59:00 PM
Now, just keep it fun.  Check out Maddog.  I hear he is a standup guy.
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: cmh on April 01, 2008, 10:59:00 PM
Dad started me out at the ripe age of four....PLucker, thats a great pic    ;)   Craig
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: bloodyarrow on April 01, 2008, 11:10:00 PM
Both my boys started when they where 3 yrs. old. They are 19 & 17 now still shooting.
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: John C Keith on April 02, 2008, 02:38:00 AM
Agreed, when they show interest...

but make it fun and let them shoot as long as they want too.  My boy is three and only shoots about 2-3 arrows before he decides he wants to go play.  Force it on them and it will be work and not fun... and you may loose them for a long time.

HTH

John
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: Chris Surtees on April 02, 2008, 02:42:00 AM
What everyone else has said, and just keep it fun for him.
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: GrnMtnTradNut on April 02, 2008, 07:35:00 AM
My son and daughter both started at 3 yrs. old, my son hunted with a compound last fall at age 8. They both love it.
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: Don Batten on April 02, 2008, 09:58:00 AM
I put this up before but here is my grandson. He stated when he was 2 and in the video is on his 3rd birthday. His bow is an elkridge I got at ATAR. 99 bucks. Don
  (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/526don/th_snakebowdemo.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/526don/?action=view¤t=snakebowdemo.flv)
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: woodchucker on April 02, 2008, 10:04:00 AM
My youngest son Tyler started shooting at 2 1/2 years old and he WALKED and shot his first 30 target 3-D course at 3 years old.

As for bows.....Take a good look at the Black Rhino Bows. They also have a great "trade in" policy,where you can trade in the bows that he outgrows,for credit towards a heavier bow.
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: macbow on April 02, 2008, 11:01:00 AM
4 is a perfect age. They may not last long, and you want a bow that is child proff, (cheap) You'll only need 10 pounds or less at their draw length. Make sure you get really light arrows.

personally I'd wait for the better bows when they get to age 6 or more and show continued interest.
I've made the simple board bows for my grand kids and they work out just fine. You can PM me if you want more info.

Stringplucker that is a great photo.
Ron
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: John Dill on April 02, 2008, 11:02:00 AM
There never to young to start!!......John Davis 7 months

 (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d22/johndill/Picture4915.jpg)
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: GameGetter on April 02, 2008, 11:17:00 AM
Both my boys started shooting bows on there own at age 3 and riding dirts bikes (motorcycles) at age four. you will be amazed at how quik kids learn! Just make shure they know the rules of safety and keep it fun!
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: macbow on April 02, 2008, 05:00:00 PM
here is a picture of one of my grandsons, Dominick, shooting his boad bow at age 4.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v42/macbow/DSCN4856_0052.jpg)
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: BUFF on April 02, 2008, 05:38:00 PM
I took my 3 year old grandson to the Rhinehart 100 last weekend. He had a blast
  (http://www.buffsblackwidow.com/images/tyson7.JPG)
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: Mark 507 on April 02, 2008, 06:03:00 PM
I will second what woodchucker said, the black rino is a great kids bow, my son loves his. My kids started shooting at around age 3. As long as they are old enough to understand the safety rules they are old enough to shoot!
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: BCBubba on April 02, 2008, 07:50:00 PM
Batman,

That is one of the best videos I have ever seen!! I think the future of Traditional shooting is great hands!
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: Greyfox54 on April 02, 2008, 08:37:00 PM
My Grandson , Fred III , is 2 years old and has his own bow , he shoots about 3-6 arrows and then wants to do something different , that's alright .
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: BD on April 03, 2008, 12:34:00 AM
where can I get more info on the black rino bows?
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: pointy sticks on April 03, 2008, 12:52:00 AM
I have pictures of a friend's grandson shooting with him at NAILS last year. Colby was about 2 1/2 at the time and was shooting regulary
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: Guru on April 03, 2008, 05:16:00 AM
My son Cade started when he was 3 also....

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Dscf0213.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/Dscf0211.jpg)


Now he's 7 and still loves to shoot...this past Sunday.......

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/shooting/shooting08021.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/shooting/shooting08017.jpg)
Title: Re: Kids Bows and How Young is Too Young?
Post by: Stone Knife on April 03, 2008, 05:25:00 AM
Curt that boy of your's will shoot like a machine when he's older   :thumbsup:   I started both of my kids out when they were around five, but I would say if they can safely shoot a bow let them.