Advice on bows for children under 10.... Would a compound bow or a recurve bow be better?  I'm leaning toward a compound and was  considering either a Martin Genensis (or Jr?), or more likely a  Diamond  Atomic.   Also looked at a Bear Brave.  I would consider a recurve bow for them, but I am not familiar with them.  It would be for a 6 and 8 year old. 

 

Since I will be doing it with them, I was looking at a Martin Jaguar recurve bow with a 45 or 50 lb pull weight?  Any opinions?  Should I consider a compound bow? 

 

Thanks!

Talk about timing...

 

I'm in the same boat. I bought by oldest, 9 years old, a bear brave compound from dicks. I think I paid 45 for it. For me, I'm looking at a Mission Riot compound box. It's uber adjustable in draw length and weight. Since I'm cross eye dominate I needed to get a lefty and one that could have the draw weight lowered until I build up my shoulder.

Both of my girls started on, still shoot, and prefer a recurve. My son started on a compound. The nice thing about compound is the ability to adjust the draw weight. It gives them a few years on it before they out grow it. The compound is going to be easier for them to hold it in the drawn position giving them more time to aim and a steadier shot. At that age having the ability to make adjustments is a huge benefit.

A decent bow shop will have nice beginner packages in either style.

Advice on bows for children under 10.... Would a compound bow or a recurve bow be better?  I'm leaning toward a compound and was  considering either a Martin Genensis (or Jr?), or more likely a  Diamond  Atomic.   Also looked at a Bear Brave.  I would consider a recurve bow for them, but I am not familiar with them.  It would be for a 6 and 8 year old. 

 

Since I will be doing it with them, I was looking at a Martin Jaguar recurve bow with a 45 or 50 lb pull weight?  Any opinions?  Should I consider a compound bow? 

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

I am with a 4-H shooting club in Ocean County. I don't think you want a recurve with a 45 or 50 lb. pull for a child under 10. 24 would even be a bit much unless they are a big kid. I just  set my daughter who is 13 with a 35 lb recurve and my 15 year old son with a 51 lb pull compound.

The Genesis is a very popular compound that you can adjust and will be happy with as a first bow.

I am shooting with both of my 2 girls, they are ages 7 & 8. I got them both 15 lb recurve bows. The youngest has to work to pull it back but she is getting better. I would keep the weight low no matter which bow you pick for them. Enjoy teaching them. 

I'm thinking about getting a Mathews Genesis Jr. for one boy, a Mathews Genesis Original for the other.  I am really impressed with the Diamond Infinite Edge.  It is a relatively small bow package, but can convert from 5 lbs. to 70 lbs., and has an adjustment to have it function like a recurve.   It's only drawback is the price tag.  I can get this bow for the kids and it is a bow I can use as well, especially if they grow out of the hobby.   Diamond also makes an Atomic, but the Infinite Edge is much more adjustable.  It has enough adjustment for just about ANY shooter, unless your draw is more than I think 31 inches. 

My 11 year old is interested in archery.  Not sure how serious she is but I came across the Union County Archery in Clark, NJ.  I'll be looking into it.  $30 for non-Union county residents for adults and $15 for children.  Can't beat that!  Here's the link:

 

http://ucnj.org/community/parks-community-renewal/parks-facilities/activities/Archery