Thread: Any Archers out there??

Originally Posted by 32t

First of all how much money do you have?

Seriously, How old is he and what style of bow is he interested in? If a compound bow one such as a Genisis would be a good starter. For a growing boy get one that is easily adjustable for draw length so he can use it for a longer period of time. Don't let him do the macho thing and get one that has to high of draw weight. He should be able to draw the bow with his bow arm straight out and not point it towards the ceiling. At first it should be comfortable to be set at its lightest/lighter draw weight and then be able to turn it up as he gets stronger. There are lots of good used kids bows out there because they grow out of them.

Tim

I don't want to spend a lot, unless he shows commitment down the road.
He is 14 years old, he used a Genisis, I believe, in the class. There were six bow locations ion the store , each had the same compound bow assigned.

Originally Posted by nessmuck

When my sons were young ( 10 ) I started them with a longbow and a recurve, to teach them how to shoot by the seat of their pants.Just kept it simple,no sights no triggers no kisser buttons. It teaches them how to judge distance and keeps it fun. Compounds just have way too much going on and they are like shooting a gun. ( no offence to the compound boys ) . Speaking of shooting guns, you want to learn how to shoot with iron sights first before shooting a scope!! JMHO

I like this thought, but since I have no bow experience, I did not want to draw this comparison; that is why I am tossing this out to you guys that have bow knowledge.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

I like this thought, but since I have no bow experience, I did not want to draw this comparison; that is why I am tossing this out to you guys that have bow knowledge.

I am mostly a compound shooter. I have at least 6 recurves in the basement though. Instinctive shooting is like throwing a ball. You don't really aim but it gets to where you want it to. There are a lot more variables. A lot more commitment and practice and limited to that bow. With our younger generation and more instant gratification needed a compound is more in tune.

That is one of the things that appeals to me about archery. You can make it what you want with the equipment/style you want.

Tim

I started with a compound as I said, and I would rather have bought a LB, but I chose and still choose to shoot it as a 'bare bow', i.e sans any sighting aids etc, I don't use release aids and all my shooting has been done 'instinctively'. Price wise I think if you want to keep costs down, perhaps starting off with a youths longbow or recurve might be what you want, just until you know whether or not the lad will take a more active interest in archery.


Mick

Update:
Just finished my bow class an hour ago. We used the same bows, Genesis. I really liked the class. I went and sprung for a Genesis bow, camo. Both my son & I can use it. Tomorrow I will get some extra arrows and a case.

Something else I can enjoy with my son.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Update:
Just finished my bow class an hour ago. We used the same bows, Genesis. I really liked the class. I went and sprung for a Genesis bow, camo. Both my son & I can use it. Tomorrow I will get some extra arrows and a case.

Something else I can enjoy with my son.

Excellent. I shot leagues with my son from 13 - 17 yrs of age. He is now 18 and has more important things to do than spend Friday nights with his dad! Maybe in the future we can pick it back up again. I shoot with some father/son teams in which the sons are 40 -50 yrs old. I hope archery can bring as much enjoyment to you and your son as it has to us.

Tim

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Update:
Just finished my bow class an hour ago. We used the same bows, Genesis. I really liked the class. I went and sprung for a Genesis bow, camo. Both my son & I can use it. Tomorrow I will get some extra arrows and a case.

Something else I can enjoy with my son.

Way to go.... Archery isn't for everyone, but everyone can find fun it Archery... I love shooting My Long Bow and recurve bows, I have found more respect for hunting when using trad bows more so then wheelie (Compound) bows... All Bows are fun to shoot for Me, But Trad more so. It is Great to see a Father bonding with their Kids in Archery or anything to do with the Outdoors.. My Hats off To You Sir... Shoot Straight...

Im a big fan of archery myself.

I dont currently have a bow but i used to have a Howard Hill longbow was an awesome shooter.

I have been being a "little" Frustrated with mine. Although it is about the same with my bare bow recurve.

Longbow enthusiasts?

i shoot a long bow! its a wild horse creek bow, made in perry, ks about 15 min from my town. it is 54" long reflex-deflex design, 49# and 28" draw, made of bubinga, cocobola, black locust and beaver tail grip. shoots like a dream too. the guy builds excelent bows. at the customer appritiation day in april he told us that he has made just over 300 bows and has only built bows for 117 different people. if you do the math thats alot of repeat customers huh. i would like to purchase another from him but little broke right now. but i love shooting my bow. so quite and fast. wish i had more friends that shot traditional as well but i dont.