nhcruffler
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A co worker is looking for an archery set for his 10 yr old girl. I don't do archery and would like any advice from someone that does. Thanks, Burke
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maxxhavoc
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If she is serious about archery, this is the kit I would recommend:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/genesis-colored-compound-bow-kit/712382.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dgenesis%26x%3D10%26y%3D6%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%252BProducts&Ntt=genesis
They are user-adjustable for 10-20 lb draw, and do not have a set draw length. They can be used for people from about 3.5' tall to 6' tall. They are also the only bow allowed in NASP youth archery competitions. Many schools participate in this tournament series. Oh, and they are also very accurate.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/genesis-colored-compound-bow-kit/712382.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dgenesis%26x%3D10%26y%3D6%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%252BProducts&Ntt=genesis
They are user-adjustable for 10-20 lb draw, and do not have a set draw length. They can be used for people from about 3.5' tall to 6' tall. They are also the only bow allowed in NASP youth archery competitions. Many schools participate in this tournament series. Oh, and they are also very accurate.
I'll 2nd the vote for a genesis. I shot one a couple times last summer and its a quality bow. I felt like an idiot trying to shoot with fingers and no sights for the first time, since I normally shoot with a mechanical release and a peep sight but that is beside the point.
The genesis has a very nice let off in the draw that seems to work for all sizes of shooter.
I was tempted to get my nephew a bow this year (and face the wrath of my sister) and I checked out all the cheaper options and found that all of the $50-$75 bows seem to cater to little kids (I'd say 6-8 yr olds mostly). Unless the shooter is going to be very small, I think they will outgrow the cheap bows very quickly.
If hunting is the end goal, I would look at the bear apprentice. Its a little more money but it gets you an arrow rest, peep sights, quiver etc. and should shoot a lot faster than the genesis. These aren't necessary items but most people who hunt (and aren't going traditional) use this style equipment. I believe you would need to get a mechanical release for this bow as well.
The genesis has a very nice let off in the draw that seems to work for all sizes of shooter.
I was tempted to get my nephew a bow this year (and face the wrath of my sister) and I checked out all the cheaper options and found that all of the $50-$75 bows seem to cater to little kids (I'd say 6-8 yr olds mostly). Unless the shooter is going to be very small, I think they will outgrow the cheap bows very quickly.
If hunting is the end goal, I would look at the bear apprentice. Its a little more money but it gets you an arrow rest, peep sights, quiver etc. and should shoot a lot faster than the genesis. These aren't necessary items but most people who hunt (and aren't going traditional) use this style equipment. I believe you would need to get a mechanical release for this bow as well.
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nhcruffler
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That does look like a nice bow. I like the adjustable draw length so they can use it for many years. The goal is just fun target shooting as they are not a hunting family. I will pass along your recommendations. Thank you for taking the time to reply to my post. Burke
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Absolutely no way I'd spend $220 on a bow set for a 10 year old. Their attention span is short and your buddy has no idea if the kid is even interested.
Cabela's does have youth sets starting at $15 though. Your buddy can also buy a youth compound for a lot less than $220 if that's what he thinks the kid wants. But a $220 bow for a 10 your old is madness.
Cabela's does have youth sets starting at $15 though. Your buddy can also buy a youth compound for a lot less than $220 if that's what he thinks the kid wants. But a $220 bow for a 10 your old is madness.
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You do have a good point Sunray. I will also mention that to him. I doubt I would spend $220 on an archery set for a ten year old myself but I want to give him a few options.
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I got one for my daughter at 11, of course her school has an archery program that competes in the NASP tournaments. She has made it to State 2 years, never gotten to nationals though. For me, it was money well spent.
And the draw length is not adjustable; the bow does not have any letoff point, so it does not need to have a set draw length. A 10-year old can shoot, then the parent can shoot the same bow, with no changes. Her targets do not even slow down my full-size bow's arrows, so I ended up shooting her bow and taking turns.
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