Kids bow

[southernarcher]

I have a buddy that is looking for a bow for his son. The boy is 10. He's shooting a 35# sage or something now and it's just too much for him. He's looking to get into a stalker bobcat later, but right now his budget is $400. The boy likes bright colors. Who makes a great kids bow?

[Hoosierarcher88]

My son shoots a black rhino m48 and loves it. I believe st. Joe river bows makes some youth recurves and longbows well within that price range as well

[bama]

Check out macbow on this site.  He makes and donated several kids and youth bows to the St. Jude's auction.  I bought one (he presently is making it) and based on our communications would say that he is one heck of a guy.

[dirtguy]

Being over bowed may have already hurt his form.  Make sure this one is well within his ability/strength levels.

I honestly cant see spending that much on a kids bow.  I love my boys but didn't spend that much until they were grown up.

A samick or greatree take down is a nice way to go.  In two years you spend another 75 bucks on heavier limbs.

[Woodpuppy]

Also Maddog Pup & Dryad

 http://www.maddogarchery.com
 http://www.dryadbows.com/Youth%20Bows/youthbows.htm

[Hoosierarcher88]

I dont know about the other brands but black rhino offers a trade in program. So as he groes he can tradehis old bow in as credit towards the next size up.

[mjh]

We have used Elk Ridge Archery---they look good and have a trade in program. We have had 3

We have used Black Rhino- Son is shooting a 58 incher now, 29# @28  he's pulling about 26 right now

Maddog Makes nice kids bows have a prairie predator--Mike's kids bows are well thought of

Have handled St. Joe River kids Bows--quality was evident--sometimes bright colors too

Take your pick on price--looks---handle design

[ScottinPA]

Have used Elk Ridge for my oldest son and youngest has a Greatree or Samick one piece that was less than $100 ($75 I think).