8 Year Old Needs Bow

[Mayfly]

So I just found out that a good friends 8 year old daughter loves to shoot. At camp during the summer that is one of her favorites things to do. I was at the bow shop shooting the other day and they were supposed to meet me there. Instead of meeting there I changed it to Caribou and the daughter was so upset. She thought she was going to get the chance to shoot again. I'm pretty excited about this and want to get her shooting asap.

Any recommendations as to what I can get for her to shoot? I don't have much money for this and I don't want to invest in this if it is just a fluke.

Thanks!

[jigglestick]

Tim, if you can spen about $100 to $150 bucks, you should be able to get her a bow that she can grow with for a few years and then re-sell the bow when she either gives it up or to upgrade.

I got scroungie a browning micro midas III.
he hits well with it and really enjoys shooting.
it's one of the more brain and body healthy activities todays youth can be associated with.

we couldn't afford it at the time, but his birthday was coming up and he really was into shooting. I knew it wouldn't be a passing fad, so we bit the bullet.

you should too. she will love you big much!

[Mayfly]

Thanks Dave.

I'll have to stop in the shop this week and see what my options are. I'm pretty excited about this. She is totally against me hunting. She thinks I am shooting bambi but i'm thinking I can maybe change that.... baby steps..... 

[Joe]

Damn Disney and their talking animals.
I also bought my son the Micro Midas. Great beginner bow. My younger son shoots a PSE Spyder. I bought that on consignment from Bwana for $150 ready to shoot. Also a good option.

[MnMoose]

Im in the same boat..my 8 year old daughter is really into archery and I didnt want to kill my wallet.  Sportsmans Whse has a  mini PSE starter bow for 69.99 and they also have another one for 169.99 dont remember the name of that one but they should do.

[Mayfly]

Im in the same boat..my 8 year old daughter is really into archery and I didnt want to kill my wallet.  Sportsmans Whse has a  mini PSE starter bow for 69.99 and they also have another one for 169.99 dont remember the name of that one but they should do.

69.99

Now that sounds more like it....

[Model12]

Hey guys, like Jiggle stated he bit the bullet and will never regret it. I got my son the Micro Midas as it's arguably the best bow out there for kids. Although there are a number of manufacturers, PSE/Browning actually makes a bow that a kid can grow into for a number of years and, thus, save real money over the years. The starter bows are good for a year, and sometimes less, and then you get virtually nothing for them.
Archery is expensive enough and I promise the extra bucks are worth it to you and the kids' parents. Even if it is a passing fad, you can get your money out of it. Best of luck and thanks for introducing a kid to archery!

[Joe]

I'd stay away from the cheap compound packages. Some of them aren't much better than a toy. If you want to save some dough and have a decent bow, just get a youth recurve. I had my oldest boy shoot a recurve until he was strong enough to pull back 30lbs. Then I bought him the Micro Midas. His brother got to switch over to a compound sooner because the PSE Spyder has a draw weight that ranges from 15lbs to 40lbs.     

 
 

[mathews4ever]

theres a micro midas on craigslist for $125
http://mnoutdoorsman.com/forums/index.php?topic=14141.0

[trophy time]

I think if they like shooting now, you just have to keep them interested and keep shooting fun.