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dogcaller
07-08-2006, 04:55 AM
Hi! Just returned from a Cub Scout "day camp" where my son got to shoot some arrows for the first time. I have no experience either. I'd really like to get us going on this new hobby, but don't know where to start. I'd like to get him a good, appropriate, bow, but there are too many youth choices, from suction-cupped arrows to full on compound rigs. My son just turned 7 and is of average height and build. The bow he shot said "Scout" on it and may have been a PSE recurve type :confused: . I should have paid more attention. It seemed a bit big and he had trouble drawing to full length, but that could also be a practice/training issue.

I'm interested in getting a starter bow for myself as well. 6'00," 200 lbs, but not necessarily Hercules (yet):) .

Could you please post some links or provide info for a newbie. Not interested in hunting (yet), I've got a lot to learn. Thanks!!:-D :-D :-D


Edited to say: PS: My son's a southpaw.

Jason.P
07-08-2006, 07:58 AM
Welcome to the addiction some call Archery

Have a read of this link first
http://www.archery-forum.com/showthread.php?t=11259

dogcaller
07-08-2006, 09:16 AM
Thanks

Didn't realize this was an Aussie site. i'm in the U.S. Will need to look closer to home unless someone's got a link.

Thanks anyway mate! :cool: (Notice my Aussie accent?) Good info on that site.