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Offline Kurt Miller

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Son's first bow
« on: March 13, 2010, 06:57:00 PM »
What a great day. Kolby and I whipped out a quick PVC bow today and had a blast stump shooting. He is nearly 8 yrs old and unfortunately doesn't live near me so it is rare that I get to share my love of archery with him.  He shot a recurve at a Cub Scout camp this summer and has shown a lot of interest lately.  Yesterday we went to help set up for the Traditional Bowhunters of Georgia state shoot.  One of the early arriving vendors had a few really neat kids bows (i believe osage).  He was really excited about getting one but I didn't have enough cash on me.  I promised him we would build a simple bow today and if he sticks with it, I'll buy or build a nice wood one soon.  So today I bought a piece of 3/4" PVC and few machine bolts and nuts. Using an old string from a Bear Grizzly my uncle gave me and a piece of leftover foam from babyproofing fireplace hearth edge, we fashioned a pretty slick bow.  Once I test shot it to make sure it was safe, we covered it with camo duck tape and he took a couple test shots.  Then we hit the woods behind the house for a little stump shooting  :)   We had a blast!  Not bad for 30 minutes and $2.00. Now I need to make a few arrows better suited to the bow and continue to guide him on the wonderful journey of tradional archery and hopefully hunting.  Tomorrow, we may be able to swing by the TBG shoot.  He will be thrilled to shoot some 3D critters.  
 
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Offline Terry Green

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Re: Son's first bow
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2010, 07:06:00 PM »
:bigsmyl:
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Re: Son's first bow
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2010, 07:08:00 PM »
And so it begins.....

Very cool!    :clapper:
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Re: Son's first bow
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2010, 07:15:00 PM »
Alright!!  :thumbsup:    :notworthy:
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Offline bolong

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Re: Son's first bow
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2010, 07:17:00 PM »
Cool, very innovative.  :thumbsup:
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Re: Son's first bow
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2010, 07:22:00 PM »
:thumbsup:  Thanks for sharing the pics!
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Re: Son's first bow
« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2010, 08:23:00 PM »
Great job Kurt!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Offline Hunter 709

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Re: Son's first bow
« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2010, 08:53:00 PM »
Great idea for a cheap kids bow, looks like your son has great form.  Thanks for sharing your pics.
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Offline vermonster13

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Re: Son's first bow
« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2010, 08:56:00 PM »
Very cool. That bow will mean a lot to him for the rest of his life.
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Offline glass76

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Re: Son's first bow
« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2010, 09:11:00 PM »
Look at the form the young man has! Can't get any better.
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Offline jonathan creason

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Re: Son's first bow
« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2010, 10:33:00 PM »
Perfect idea!  My 5 year old is wanting to shoot some with me.  I've thought about making him a board bow, but that boy could break an anvil with a feather.  I'd like to give him something nearly indestructible.  Any idea on the draw weight?

Great to see your son showing an interest.
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Offline Goke

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Re: Son's first bow
« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2010, 10:39:00 PM »
Congrats! That is very cool.
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Re: Son's first bow
« Reply #12 on: March 13, 2010, 10:55:00 PM »
It doesn't take much to plant the seed.  Way to go Dad.
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Offline Jerry Wald

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Re: Son's first bow
« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2010, 10:58:00 PM »
That is awesome and I agree he has great form.

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Offline Covey

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Re: Son's first bow
« Reply #14 on: March 13, 2010, 11:03:00 PM »
You gotta love it!! Jason
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Re: Son's first bow
« Reply #15 on: March 14, 2010, 04:31:00 AM »
I'll bet he's hooked. Hap
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