Bow for a 9 year old girl

[spasmo]

Over the summer our daughter went to camp and was able to do a little bit of archery. I'd like to get her a bow but don't know how to go about finding one that she can draw. What would you recommend? Do I get her just a small recurve bow or a compound bow? She can't draw a lot of lbs.

She said when she was at camp that she never hit the target. I believe all shots were short. I don't know if that meant she couldn't/didn't draw it all the way back or what.

I guess I just don't know exactly where to start since I don't know much about archery except that I enjoyed it in high school PE class. And that was MANY years ago.

 

[nighthawk80]

Alot of the recurve target bows only run up to 25lbs. Walmart carries (during archery season) youth bows also. Also, there are archery 4H programs out there, they should be helpful. You might want to stick to a kit, that way it already comes with arrows gloves, etc.

Here is a great resource for archery info:
ArcheryTalk - Powered by vBulletin
Youth Archery and Safety

Also some products:
Buy Sentry Recurve Youth Bow - Youth bow / Kids bow Sentry Recurve
Youth Archery-Youth Bows-3Rivers Archery Equipment, Traditional Youth Archery Bows and Arrows, and Long Bow Hunting
Genesis Mini Compound Bow, Genesis, Compound Bows @ Ye Olde Archery Shoppe

 

[BennyBlown2v]

Back Yard Archery in noblesville, if it's still around. That's where I got my Martin recurve as a kid. They took measurements, we chose a draw weight, and they make it to specs. Or, you can always order one out of the catalog if one meets the specs the kid needs.

 

[Pami]

I think Mini-Spasmo needs one of these:
ThinkGeek :: Bow & Mallow Marshmallow Shooter

 

[bwframe]

Take her with you to an archery shop, preferably one large enough to have their own range. Lots of these shops have used/outgrown equipment that they have on consignment. If you're on the south side, I would try The Outdoorsman Sport Shop on 135.

And yes, it's still gonna cost more money than what you might have expected. Still a cheap investment if your daughter takes an interest that sticks.

Oh, last minute thought. I have friend that might still have a youth bow that might be a size your daughter could use. I won't be able to contact him 'till Saturday or so.

 

[Bushobi]

The archery shop is the place to go. You might look into the "Genesis" boy which is designed for all ages and draws. Ive spent some time in the shooting sports programs for kids and this is one that we use...Bushobi

 

[Bushobi]

I meant to say "Genesis' Bow...this puter can't spell...Bushobi

 

[spasmo]

I think Mini-Spasmo needs one of these:
ThinkGeek :: Bow & Mallow Marshmallow Shooter

She would probably love that. She has a "regular" marshmallow shooter. It's fun until the marshmallows get stale and won't come out.

 

[spasmo]

Thanks bunches for all of the information!!! I would be surprised if she could draw 15lbs but I honestly have no idea. If you happen to check on the bow, just let me know. If you forget, it is really ok.

Thanks!

 

[bwframe]

I have friend that might still have a youth bow that might be a size your daughter could use. I won't be able to contact him 'till Saturday or so.

Sorry spasmo. The young man didn't have the bow any longer. Good luck with your search.

 

[Bubbajms]

Spasmo, where'd she go to camp??

I worked with some camp councilors not long ago, and archery was one of the hardest things for them to teach. It's not like arts and crafts, where it's primarily talent, and it's not like rock climbing where it's a lot of strength - it's both skill and strength, and it's not easy to build both during the short time at camp..

Let me ask some of them, maybe they know where they get theirs..

 

[Gonefishin]

I bought a youth compound bow a few years back for my daughter because she showed interest in shooting. She never shot it and now it is just laying around. I have six arrows to go with it. I think that it would work good for what you are looking for. We can work something out if you are interested.

 

[emclean]

at cub soout day camp (Boys between 1st-5th grade) we use a lot of compound bows, and as long as she can pull it back to full draw it is teh better way to go.
if she cant get it to full draw then she will do better with a recurve.

more imporant than the equipment is learnign to shoot properly.

 

[spasmo]

We stopped by Backyard Archery a couple of weeks ago but they were closed. We plan on getting her "professionally fitted" only because I don't know what ALL to look for exactly.

 

[kboom524]

The Genesis is the way to go for a beginner. Great for a kid because there is no specific draw length so they can,t outgrow it. My nephew has one and he loves it.
Genesis

 

[patience0830]

genesis

i have a genesis(mathews) that we don't use any more. its blue but I have some easton Jazz arrows to go with it that are more girlie colored. my kid is 6' 8" now and uses my black diamond. make me an offer. the genesis is cool with unlimited draw length and shoots like a more powerful bow than 20# pull it actually scales. i can't afford to give it away but i'm sure i can beat the archery shop. probably have ehough knowledge and spare equipment to get her set up right too. i live down near beanblossom. 812-277-6202