A good starter bow?

[Al Bundy]

Over the course of the last couple of weeks, my son has decided he'd really like to take up bow hunting. It's a little late in the year right now to start buying the gear, so I told him next year he'd get his chance. Anyhow, I was wondering if anyone could give me some good ideas for good quality but inexpensive bows and accessories.

I know Hoyt makes good bows, but they seem to be a little out of my price range right now. I saw a Kodiak bow at Wholesale Sports for just under $300. No one was behind the counter then so he didn't get a chance to try it out. Does Kodiak make good stuff? Does anyone make a good starter kit? What about arrows, Aluminum or carbon fiber? How about things like tree stands?

My son is 16, stands 5'10" and is plenty strong so he wouldn't need a youth bow or anything like that.

[xXx Archery]

yes there a some good bows out PSE has a stringer for 299 and in kit for 399..but you might wait and see what we have out for 2010 the new bows come out in Oct.

[Dadbear]

Maybe a good used bow for the off-season to see how he really takes to it, and then really take the time to get him set up right.

[BOHNTR]

Check out some pawn shops in your area, you can usually pick up a bow pretty cheap. as long as you are willing to haggle with the blood suckers.