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Title: Son needs a compound bow
Post by: BD1 on November 14, 2019, 11:36:23 AM: Looking for ideas...my son who is 10 1/2 and fairly big and strong for his age (basically 5' 101#) needs a new bow. He has been using a Goblin (basic bow) for a few years. I am not a bow hunter...but his is pretty good with the one he has. Not looking to spend crazy money want a more legitimate bow for him to target practice with as we are on acreage. Any suggestions would be helpful. If you happen to have a used one that would fir him and are relatively near me (Snohomish County area) I would purchase one used as well.
Thanks for the help,
Mike

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Post by: bustedoldman on November 14, 2019, 11:44:54 AM: I have a browning one he can have if wanted.....Prob needs a new string at least.
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Post by: dilleytech on November 20, 2019, 09:08:36 PM: Really a diamond edge sbe-1 is a fine bow for any youth. It’s adjustable from like 23”-31”, 7# to 70# and tunes nicely. Once he’s pulling 60_70 pounds comfortably let him drop some real cash on a flagship bow. His strength will grow so fast any flagship bow he gets now will be to week in a few years.
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Post by: MADMAX on November 20, 2019, 10:18:46 PM: :yeah:
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Post by: BD1 on November 20, 2019, 10:26:08 PM: Thank you
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Post by: ridgefire on December 04, 2019, 10:13:12 PM: I bought a Hoyt Ignite a few years back for my son's and it's a great beginner bow with a ton of adjustment for a fair price.
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Post by: BD1 on December 04, 2019, 11:31:27 PM: Thank you :tup:
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Post by: Gobble Doc on December 04, 2019, 11:58:36 PM: I’m in almost the exact same situation as the OP. I heard good things about the ignite as well. Are you in 4H archery meeting in Monroe?

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Post by: pianoman9701 on December 05, 2019, 07:47:27 AM: My new shooting buddy has a Mission Craze and it's adjustable up to hunting weight, so he can increase the weight over time as his strength increases.
Title: Re: Son needs a compound bow
Post by: Gobble Doc on December 07, 2019, 08:39:41 PM: Quote from: BD1 on November 14, 2019, 11:36:23 AM
Looking for ideas...my son who is 10 1/2 and fairly big and strong for his age (basically 5' 101#) needs a new bow. He has been using a Goblin (basic bow) for a few years. I am not a bow hunter...but his is pretty good with the one he has. Not looking to spend crazy money want a more legitimate bow for him to target practice with as we are on acreage. Any suggestions would be helpful. If you happen to have a used one that would fir him and are relatively near me (Snohomish County area) I would purchase one used as well.
Thanks for the help,
Mike

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Did you decide on a bow?

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Title: Re: Son needs a compound bow
Post by: Matt778 on January 19, 2020, 10:16:36 AM: Quote from: BD1 on November 14, 2019, 11:36:23 AM
Looking for ideas...my son who is 10 1/2 and fairly big and strong for his age (basically 5' 101#) needs a new bow. He has been using a Goblin (basic bow) for a few years. I am not a bow hunter...but his is pretty good with the one he has. Not looking to spend crazy money want a more legitimate bow for him to target practice with as we are on acreage. Any suggestions would be helpful. If you happen to have a used one that would fir him and are relatively near me (Snohomish County area) I would purchase one used as well.
Thanks for the help,
Mike

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I got a 2016 Mathews halon 32 comes with everything but a sight and arrows and will get the different mods for draw length if need and can be turned down to 50lbs. I can fluctuate on the price too

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Post by: Smossy on January 19, 2020, 10:24:07 AM: Id say go with a diamond unless you get a donation or great deal, He will be able to grow all the way up into those bows being as what, one bow ranges 15-65#.
Im not a diamond fan but for new comers, There really isn't anything that can beat these IMO.
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Post by: dreadi on January 19, 2020, 12:35:27 PM: Anything quality brand name that’s adjustable to his draw length and weight that he wants to shoot will be good. Even better if you can get a quality used bow to keep costs down. Most importantly, the game doesn’t care what brand it is.
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Post by: bchighlander on February 25, 2020, 10:55:08 AM: I just purchased a PSE Stinger Extreme for my son. He's 12 years old. The stinger is adjustable from 20lbs to 60-70lbs and has a big range for draw length as well. Kits come with quiver, whisker biscuit, 3 pin fiber optic sight. Good deal! He'll have it for 10 years at least if not longer.