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Equipment & Gear => Archery Gear => Topic started by: HornHoarder on December 17, 2013, 08:17:16 AM

Title: Youth bow suggestions
Post by: HornHoarder on December 17, 2013, 08:17:16 AM: Hey guys... I'm sure this has been covered before, but I need some help narrowing down a few bows to look at for my son. He is 9 years old, and wants something he can legally hunt with in the future.

Would you know any archery shops in the Spokane area that may carry something like that, or would I be better off to look online? Thanks.
Title: Re: Youth bow suggestions
Post by: mossback91 on December 17, 2013, 08:25:14 AM: Not sure if they would have any or not, but I always went to Spokane valley archery when I lived over there... they were very knowledgeable.
Title: Re: Youth bow suggestions
Post by: 724wd on December 17, 2013, 02:48:46 PM: many of the same suggestions here ( http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,142166.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,142166.0.html) ) will apply to your situation. you can bypass the Genesis bow idea i floated and move to the Menace and Infinite Edge.

If it were me, i'd head north to Whitetail Plus in Deer Park or Camo'd Arrow in Chewelah.
Title: Re: Youth bow suggestions
Post by: earlmarne on December 17, 2013, 03:05:03 PM: whitetail plus is just a short drive up here in deer park.
they can get you set up n are always very helpful.
Title: Re: Youth bow suggestions
Post by: lagnar on December 17, 2013, 03:07:28 PM: is there a certain hunt or area for youth only? Anyone do one? Ive got two kids that are ready, one with a small bow. one with a rifle. thx
Title: Re: Youth bow suggestions
Post by: MtnMuley on December 17, 2013, 03:11:49 PM: Quote from: lagnar on December 17, 2013, 03:07:28 PM
is there a certain hunt or area for youth only? Anyone do one? Ive got two kids that are ready, one with a small bow. one with a rifle. thx

You should start a new topic with your questions. This is a topic about purchasing a youth bow. Not to sound rude, but it just seems as if we get way off topic these days. :twocents:

As for the youth bow, as you will read in the linked topic above, I would highly recommend the Diamond Infinite Edge. That bow will adapt for a 9 year old and be just fine for a 40 year old when adjusted properly.
Title: Re: Youth bow suggestions
Post by: skinzner on December 17, 2013, 03:35:53 PM: I agree with the diamond, my son has been using his since he was 9 and it has been a great bow.
Title: Re: Youth bow suggestions
Post by: HornHoarder on December 17, 2013, 06:28:58 PM: Thanks for the replies fellas :tup: I made a hasty decision and ordered him a bow today off ebay before I read any replies. I got a "bear apprentice 2". Looked like it will work for a few years at least. Adjustable from 20-60# ready to hunt package. I hope I didn't make a mistake, as I see nobody has suggested a Bear. $250 out the door if anyones curious.

I'm going to have to check out that Whitetails Plus. Heard a lot of good things about them, and am looking for a new shop for arrows and accessories and such.
Title: Re: Youth bow suggestions
Post by: 724wd on December 17, 2013, 06:46:02 PM: bear apprentice will serve you well! you did just fine.
Title: Re: Youth bow suggestions
Post by: idahewes on December 17, 2013, 06:55:17 PM: I got my son the Bear Apprentice a couple years ago. It has been a great bow for him to grow with.
Title: Re: Youth bow suggestions
Post by: b0w_bender on December 28, 2013, 11:45:06 AM: here is an article I wrote on the subject
http://www.issaquahsportsmensclub.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=145&Itemid=93 (http://www.issaquahsportsmensclub.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=145&Itemid=93)