Help choosing a youth bow.

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Hey tger's. Looking to purchase a left handed longbow or recurve for my 7 yr old son. ( left eye dominant). Not sure of where to start or what bow length or poundage really would be appropriate for his age. Looking for help and suggestions picking a bow he can enjoy. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[KOOK68]

There is one in the St Jude's auction I believe

[AlanF]

Mike at 7 Lakes Longbows offers great boys for kids and he even offers bow blanks that you can finish yourself.  I finished one of his full-sized Hill-style bows and I'm very happy with it.  Mike is great to talk to and he will guide in the right direction.

[Bear Heart]

My son will be 7 in august and currently shoots a St Joe River longbow, before that he had a Maddog pup recurve.  Can't go wrong with either bowyer.

[JAG]

x2 on the Maddog!  Mike is a great fellow to do bussiness with.

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Suggestions on length or poundage?

[McDave]

My suggestion from teaching a lot of kids around his age would be 15# at his draw length and somewhere around 52 - 54".

[Goshawkin]

X2 on Mike at 7 Lakes. I got one of his Nite Lite 3 longbows for my daughter.Great workmanship on the bow and it shoots great for her.She's 9 and the bow is 54" ,17#@18"

[kennym]

This one may be worth the money.....    

 http://auction1.tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=196;t=000019

[Terry Lightle]

Bought my grandson a Maddog

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If that bow was a leftie I would bid high. The other bow on the auction says good for 5-8 yr olds and my son is 7 1/2, and a big boy already. I think he would outgrow it in a matter of weeks. Thanks for all the help guys!

[dougedwards]

http://skyarchery.com/tour/tour-15.htm

[Jon Stewart]

St Joe River Bows!!!

[LimbLover]

Originally posted by Jon Stewart:
St Joe River Bows!!!

+1

I just bought my 3 year old one. There are many fine bowyers to choose from though. I just interviewed Tracey for Stick and String. They are very passionate about their youth line. I like how fun they make their bows to appeal to the young ones. This one is 12#.

   

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Wow, thanks for all the responses and pictures. Looks like I have a few bowyers to call!

[Bow man]

I would think a 14 to 16 at his draw length would be a great start. .

[kennym]

That bow is a custom to the kiddo, so it can be leftie as easily as rightie!! LOL

[beaver#1]

Black rhino bows have many options. Very well built.

[Fletcher]

These sponsors all make fine youth bows and are to be commended for making them.  A youth bow is just about as much work as an adult bow, but the prices are dirt cheap.

I can also recommend Black Rhino, also a TG sponsor.  Youth bows are their business and they are very good at matching the bow to the new shooter.  Their trade in policy is a pretty good deal, too.