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Offline cbond3318

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Literally Living the Dream
« on: August 01, 2018, 11:35:48 AM »
My son turned 6 this weekend. Got him the Bear Brave Bow. I was a little apprehensive on how he’d take to it but had confidence he was ready. After a couple assisted teaching shots, he was off and running.

These are the moments where I sit back and realize, I am living the dream.
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2018, 11:40:27 AM »
Very cool! Nice work dad.  :tup:
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2018, 11:40:52 AM »
Good work  :tup:
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2018, 11:48:46 AM »
I am not sure there is much better.  Awesome stuff, bud. :tup:
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2018, 11:53:55 AM »
Great work Dad.  :tup:
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2018, 11:58:31 AM »
My 2 boys will be six in November and I've been toying with getting them bows.  How big is your son?  I'm trying to figure out if they are big enough yet.
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #6 on: August 01, 2018, 12:08:08 PM »
That’s awesome.!!! I’m going to be a proud PAPA this November. Can’t wait for the day when he starts to shoot with me.!!!

Priceless
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2018, 01:01:59 PM »
Quote from: WSU on August 01, 2018, 11:58:31 AM
My 2 boys will be six in November and I've been toying with getting them bows.  How big is your son?  I'm trying to figure out if they are big enough yet.

That's Great! He is about 45" tall and weighs around that. The bow seemed to be cranked all the way up when I got it home so I backed it off 2 full turns which they say is 1lb each. He is right at the upper edge of the draw back but it made him use his core and back to draw so I left it. I think the bow goes from 15 to 25lb draw weight so assuming it was maxed when I got it, he would be at 23 lbs.

Its says the draw length is adjustable but I haven't figured that out yet and there literature is pretty vague.

Good luck it is a great feeling!
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2018, 01:02:51 PM »
Quote from: jstone on August 01, 2018, 12:08:08 PM
That’s awesome.!!! I’m going to be a proud PAPA this November. Can’t wait for the day when he starts to shoot with me.!!!

Priceless

Congrats! we are having our 3rd boy in 2 weeks! I have looked forward to these moments for years!
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2018, 01:03:43 PM »
Thanks Guys! My little guys have made my life quite enjoyable so far!
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2018, 01:07:12 PM »
Great stuff. Way to go, dad.

My daughter was shooting a Brave at 6 as well.
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #11 on: August 01, 2018, 01:13:06 PM »
Way to go.  :tup:
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2018, 01:16:59 PM »
Quote from: cbond3318 on August 01, 2018, 01:02:51 PM
Quote from: jstone on August 01, 2018, 12:08:08 PM
That’s awesome.!!! I’m going to be a proud PAPA this November. Can’t wait for the day when he starts to shoot with me.!!!

Priceless

Congrats! we are having our 3rd boy in 2 weeks! I have looked forward to these moments for years!

Damn, good batting percentage! :tup:
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #13 on: August 01, 2018, 01:21:08 PM »
Quote from: Timberstalker on August 01, 2018, 01:16:59 PM
Quote from: cbond3318 on August 01, 2018, 01:02:51 PM
Quote from: jstone on August 01, 2018, 12:08:08 PM
That’s awesome.!!! I’m going to be a proud PAPA this November. Can’t wait for the day when he starts to shoot with me.!!!

Priceless

Congrats! we are having our 3rd boy in 2 weeks! I have looked forward to these moments for years!

Damn, good batting percentage! :tup:


 :chuckle: My wife is a saint! Even the dog is a grumpy old man!
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #14 on: August 01, 2018, 01:24:01 PM »
Quote from: cbond3318 on August 01, 2018, 01:21:08 PM
Quote from: Timberstalker on August 01, 2018, 01:16:59 PM
Quote from: cbond3318 on August 01, 2018, 01:02:51 PM
Quote from: jstone on August 01, 2018, 12:08:08 PM
That’s awesome.!!! I’m going to be a proud PAPA this November. Can’t wait for the day when he starts to shoot with me.!!!

Priceless

Congrats! we are having our 3rd boy in 2 weeks! I have looked forward to these moments for years!

Damn, good batting percentage! :tup:


 :chuckle: My wife is a saint! Even the dog is a grumpy old man!

 :yike: you're batting 3 for 3!!! Are you buying lotto tickets, cuz I would be. Luuuuuuuckyyyyyyy. :chuckle:
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #15 on: August 01, 2018, 02:01:08 PM »
I remember when my little man was 6 these days seem so long ago now that hes 10 enjoy every minute
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #16 on: August 01, 2018, 02:05:09 PM »
Quote from: WSU on August 01, 2018, 11:58:31 AM
My 2 boys will be six in November and I've been toying with getting them bows.  How big is your son?  I'm trying to figure out if they are big enough yet.

:yeah:

I have one who's six and we will be moving to eastern WA soon.  I would like to get him started in archery as we will have much much more outdoors time and space. 

Now I see you answered above.  Well done, dad.
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #17 on: August 01, 2018, 04:33:10 PM »
Awesome! My oldest watches me and my wife shoot most nights and is constantly asking for his own bow. Then he goes and bow hunts bighorn sheep in our pasture lol looking forward to that moment!
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #18 on: August 01, 2018, 05:01:18 PM »
Thats awesome.  I started my son at 5 just took him out and let him blow on the coyote call and hiked around and drank hot chocolate and hostess pies.  By 6 he was shooting his 243.  At 8 he passed hunter safety and on his second day of deer hunting shot a pretty good 3 point.  Can out hunt  and out shoot me any day of the week

Keep the kids on this path and it will serve them and you well....
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #19 on: August 01, 2018, 06:33:02 PM »
Bought my 11yr old granddaughter her first bow about 2 months ago. She's ready to increase her draw weight. Next is hunter safety so she can go out next year with us.
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #20 on: August 02, 2018, 08:04:21 AM »
Great stuff guys! Keep it up Dads and Moms you're keeping the heritage alive!!
« Last Edit: August 02, 2018, 09:33:12 AM by cbond3318 »
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #21 on: August 02, 2018, 09:29:11 AM »
And moms, too.
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #22 on: August 02, 2018, 09:30:58 AM »
Our son turned 1 yesterday. I'm so excited to see what the next few years bring us!
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Re: Literally Living the Dream
« Reply #23 on: August 02, 2018, 09:32:28 AM »
Quote from: Fl0und3rz on August 02, 2018, 09:29:11 AM
And moms, too.


Absolutley!! Thank you for metioning it!  :tup:
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