Best longbow for 14 year old

[azhunter]

I want to get my son another longbow.  Something that is good quality and shoots well.  Looking for a bow that is #35 @ 28 inches. We had one that was #40 and it was too heavy for him. Did  a search and read some posts, but would appreciate any advice.  Thanks

[joekeith]

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[bayoulongbowman]

Black widow

[Prairie Drifter]

Second Maddog Bows

[KentuckyTJ]

www.whisperstikbows.com

[BobW]

MadDog tops the list, and also there is Elk Ridge.....

[Fletcher]

Black Rhino is also very good.  The M58 should fit him very well.

[Tim Fishell]

I would think any custom bow maker could make a bow to those specs.  I had a Shrew made for my wife that was 28#@24".

[BobW]

Tim,

read the post - this is for a 14-year old....     do you get a Rolls Royce for a young driver too? LOL - just funnin' with 'ya!

[wingnut]

Are you hung on a longbow?  We have a great Sheepeater curve that would be perfect.

Sheepeater Spirit / traditional grip -  Bocote riser, osage core with clear glass with osage limb underlay's and bocote tip overlays.  50" nock to nock, 35#'s @ 28" $495.00 !!NOW!! $300.00

 http://www.blackmountainbows.com/instock.htm

Mike

[arrowslinger22]

Mike, what do you figure that bow to be at 24"?

[vermonster13]

I'd recommend you get a bow that can grow with him some as his draw length grows. Find out how much he can actually pull weight wise at his draw if possible, you may find he can use a much heavier at 28" bow than you think and that way he can get a lot more years out of the bow. The Maddog, Sheepeater, Black Rhino, etc are all good bows. What exactly is the goal for the bow? Is it just for shooting in the backyard? Do you hope for him to hunt with it down the line? How much time you can get out of the bow could make a price decision easier.