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What bow Should a 13 year old use?
The Diamond Archery Infinite Edge Pro Bow Package is an extremely versatile bow, and Diamond designed it to be a long-lasting option for just about any compound bow user between the age of 13 and… however old you can live to be.
What is a good draw weight for a 13 year old?
Tip #2: Getting The Right Draw Weight
| Age | Draw Weight |
|---|---|
| 6-8 | 10-13 lbs |
| 9-13 | 14-24 lbs |
| 14+ | 25 lbs + |
At what age can you start archery?
While 8 is the general recommended age to start archery as a kid, learning how to shoot a bow and arrow more so comes down to a child’s strength, maturity, and physical ability.
What size bow Should a 12 year old use?
My first hunting bow was a 50-60 lb compound and I hunted with it maxed out. I was always a big kid. Most 12 year olds should be able to pull 40-50.
What ages are youth bows for?
Children who are 3-8 years old of average size can handle a bow that is 1.3-2 pounds in mass weight. Kids ages 4-10 who are above average size for their age can usually handle a bow that is 2.3-2.8 pounds.
What bow is good for child?
At 10 or 11-years-old, the average child should be pretty comfortable with a 15 lb recurve bow or a 25 lb compound bow. Youth recurve bows are typically less than 50″ in length, tip to tip, and youth compound bows usually less than 40″ so they are very manageable for kids at that age.
Can you start archery at 14?
Most are open to kids 8 or older, but it can vary. Explore Archery and the Junior Olympic Archery Development Program are introductory programs that help kids develop skills, find archery’s fun through games, and prepare for all archery disciplines. It’s a structured way to ease them into the sport at their own pace.
Can a 5 year old shoot a bow?
As long as your child can stay focused long enough to learn proper technique they are old enough to shoot a bow. I got my first bow when I was 5 years old. However, my parents started me out with a wooden longbow and then a compound bow that was too big.
What size arrows for a youth bow?
1/4″
For young archers the advantage is the durability. Other than loosing them, your young archers will be hard pressed to break a fiberglass arrow under normal shooting conditions and bow weights. Most common sizes are 5/16″ (bowfishing shafts) or 1/4″ (youth arrows).