kids bows formula

[arrowlauncherdj]

hey guys, I am trying to make a couple kids bows for an 8 and 12 yr old.  Can anyone give me a formula for a flat bow and recommended bow weights for kids this age? length, width, and stack height would be greatly appreciated using .040 glass.  

Dave

[macbow]

Once they get close to being teenagers it is hard to guess on weight.
My just turned 12 grandson. Is happy with a lighter weight.
15#@24 inches. But he is a,light weight.

The 8 year old likes 15 #@26 inches. Neither pull that length.

a lot of 12 and 13 year olds are up to 25 pounds @ 28".
Depends on if they have shot enough to develope any of the archery muscles.

Can't help with stack mine are bamboo and wood.

[arrowlauncherdj]

Macbow, whats the length you'd go for for a flatbow for kids that age?

[TX FLY CASTER]

My 12 year old boy is shooting 45# @ 28" . He is already eyeing my bows.....lol

[jess stuart]

I build a 46" longbow for kids using about a 12" riser and a total stack of about .240.  These are only 1" wide.  I just cut 2" glass in half with a sharp utility knife that way I can get one and half bows from each strip of glass.  They have a mild deflex reflex shape and seem to work well for the kids up to a 20-22" draw or so.  Sorry don't have any to take pictures of at the moment all are in the hands of kids.

[macbow]

When they were really small I started with 48" bows.
Now 54" for the small guys and 60" for the 12 year old.

[arrowlauncherdj]

Thanks guys I'll give it a try.

[typical2]

Here is a link to a bow I built.  Might be in the ballpark.

 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=print_topic;f=125;t=010198