Bow For Daughter

[byf43]

IWLA in Waldorf has/had a decent archery range, too.
However, we did have some vandals that mangled the target stands pretty badly.



Darned shame some kids don't have parental guidance.

 

[F-Stop]

Byf43, thanks for reaching out. I appreciate it. For the reasons in my PM (must be pink according to my daughter, lol!), please see if you can extend the offer to another member.

Thanks for all the good info guys. It's helping.

 

[byf43]

Byf43, thanks for reaching out. I appreciate it. For the reasons in my PM (must be pink according to my daughter, lol!), please see if you can extend the offer to another member.

Thanks for all the good info guys. It's helping.

NO problem!!!!!

My son and I have discussed this bow at great length.

We were given a GREAT deal on this bow, and figured that we'd do the same.

(You know Krylon makes/markets PINK paint, don't you!?!?!?!)

 

[Slimpickins]

I have recently been checking out bows for my daughter who is turning 8 this Sunday. I found a Diamond Atomic bow at a archery shop. It has a Apex 3 pin fiber optic sight, a full capture rest (not a whisker biscuit, but good quality), Quiver, and three arrows for $199... The draw weight is from 6 to 29 lbs, and draw length is 12" to 24"! I think I'm going to pick one up Saturday...

 

[TxAggie]

Just a quick resurrection of the thread:
Are there any archery stores in Maryland? Preferably between Baltimore and DC, but I can travel if need be.

 

[Klunatic]

Frederick has a few (Jefferson Archery is great).

 

[TxAggie]

Frederick has a few (Jefferson Archery is great).

Thanks! I'm heading to Hagerstown this week anyhow.

 

[Klunatic]

I think one of the principals runs a bow fishing charter on the Potomac for snakeheads in the Summer. Going to try my luck (on my boat) this Summer.

 

[RJP3579]

I just found this place in Brooklyn just north of the Glen Burnie MVA.
http://macrotecharchery.com/index.html
Bowshop with indoor range. I have not been there yet but I want to check them out.

 

[Shinny]

For anyone interested in a bow for their child:
My 9 year old daughter has a Bear Apprentice 3, camo with pink accessories and a black and pink string on the way. It's very adjustable, DW 15-50lbs, DL 15-27" and weighs 3lbs. She loves it, now if I could just get her to go turkey hunting

 

[Franklin]

I think one of the principals runs a bow fishing charter on the Potomac for snakeheads in the Summer. Going to try my luck (on my boat) this Summer.

see you out there! they are bighting now! when i say biting, i mean the dust!

 

[pleasant1911]

Dont know if you already bought a bow for your kid, but if you have not...consider a recurve rather than a compound. I think competition type of recurve are cool for kids. Hopefully my eight year old will be interested in archery too...

 

[TxAggie]

Haven't bought one yet, but yes we're starting with a recurve. I always believe in starting with the basics: iron sights, bolt action, recurve w/I sights, etc.

 

[Archeryrob]

For Traditional kids Bows I always had these for my kids.
Elk Ridge Archery

He used to always used to come to the traditional shoot in May at the Baltimore Bowmen, But does only have the PA show on his schedule. Nice bows for the money.

 

[Praeger]

Another good shop that offers recurve as well as compound is The Gun Shack, in Mt. Airy.

http://www.crosswindoutdoors.com/Products/Products.html

Good advise regarding finding a local club and getting some lessons. As an active target archer, I assure you all the local clubs readily accept rank novices and will be happy to get you started. Most use the Genesis bows to teach - which even though technically is a compound bow, has no fixed draw length and adjustable draw weight. You can shoot them bare like a recurve, or with sight, arrow rest, stabilizer, and release. Best of both worlds to start and figure out which path you want to take.

 

[AntiGun]

Time to jump in here. Any updated recommendations for a near 10 year old taller girl? Our new yard doesn't lend itself to firearms but it'll be great for archery. I did quite a bit of archery as a kid and teenager but it's been over 25 years since I've bought a bow. How are those cheaper looking bow kits from Dick's and other big box stores? Reasonable to start a kid with one of those or just go for something better?

 

[Inigoes]

Time to jump in here. Any updated recommendations for a near 10 year old taller girl? Our new yard doesn't lend itself to firearms but it'll be great for archery. I did quite a bit of archery as a kid and teenager but it's been over 25 years since I've bought a bow. How are those cheaper looking bow kits from Dick's and other big box stores? Reasonable to start a kid with one of those or just go for something better?

For a girl that young, look at starter bows around the 10-20 lb mark. If she is interested in hunting, then look for growth upto and beyond 30 lbs. As she becomes proficient, she should easily build up the required muscle groups.

Do not buy her a 45 lb bow, that she cannot pull back.

 

[DoNoHarm]

Do not buy her a 45 lb bow, that she cannot pull back.

This! My first bow was a 45# draw longbow, that I struggled with and eventually abandoned, even though I was and remain very keen on archery. Haven't had the leisure to get back to it yet; hope to in the future.

 

[AntiGun]

Thanks, she is strong but definitely not 45 lb pull strong.

The kids bows at Dick's look cheap. We'll just have to make it a daddy/daughter day and cruise around to a few legitimate shops to find one.

 

[Inigoes]

We'll just have to make it a daddy/daughter day and cruise around to a few legitimate shops to find one.

That is a very good idea. Gather her inputs on the features that she prefers.

There are plenty of good compound bows out there that adjust from 5-70 lbs, and will grow with her. They are a little more pricy than the cheap youth bows you will see on store shelves.