Kids Bow

[Deckerp]

Looking to pick up a compound for my 7 year old to see if he'll get into archery. Let me know if you kids have outgrown something - ideally it's good enough that the results will get him hooked, but not so expensive that I'm over committing in case he doesn't get into it.

 

[2rocky]

2008 Martin Leopard bow. My Daughters shot it . My oldest was 10 when shot it.

The Leopard includes several features that are expressly designed
to fit the small-to-midsize archer. First, the riser’s frame is engineered to achieve maximum rigidity from the lightest amount
of material possible. Strong enough to withstand extra-heavy draw weights, it is amazingly light. Next, to obtain top performance in the draw length range of 21”-26”, we designed the Mini M-Pro Cam. A smaller version of our M-Pro Cam, this single-cam system is specifically designed for the Leopard, offering the smooth draw and speed not usually found with a simple ‘scaled-down’ cam system. With an overall length a compact 30”, the Leopard is well balanced and with a slim grip profile to enhance accuracy. This bow is not just made to fit, its made to perform.
Technical Specifications
Speed: 280 FPS (26”, 60#, 300 gr.)
Let-Off: 80% (optional 65%)
Draw Weights: 40#, 50#, 60# ( I turned this one down to 25# with 40# limbs)
Draw Lengths: 21”-26”
Brace Height: 6.5”
Weight: 3.7 lbs.
Axle Length: 30”
• New faster Mini M-Pro Cam with optional draw stop
• New target color Midnight Blue option


Stock photo...

 

[fowladdict]

Where are you located?

 

[buckbull]

I started both my kids with mathews genesis bows. Its been a few years so maybe there is something better. I liked the bow because it didn't have a backwall so there wasn't an issue with them growing out of it or requiring string/cam modifications. Put a wisker bisquit rest and had them shoot with a release. Worked well.

 

[Deckerp]

Where are you located?

Longmont CO

 

[Deckerp]

2008 Martin Leopard bow. My Daughters shot it . My oldest was 10 when shot it.

The Leopard includes several features that are expressly designed
to fit the small-to-midsize archer. First, the riser’s frame is engineered to achieve maximum rigidity from the lightest amount
of material possible. Strong enough to withstand extra-heavy draw weights, it is amazingly light. Next, to obtain top performance in the draw length range of 21”-26”, we designed the Mini M-Pro Cam. A smaller version of our M-Pro Cam, this single-cam system is specifically designed for the Leopard, offering the smooth draw and speed not usually found with a simple ‘scaled-down’ cam system. With an overall length a compact 30”, the Leopard is well balanced and with a slim grip profile to enhance accuracy. This bow is not just made to fit, its made to perform.
Technical Specifications
Speed: 280 FPS (26”, 60#, 300 gr.)
Let-Off: 80% (optional 65%)
Draw Weights: 40#, 50#, 60# ( I turned this one down to 25# with 40# limbs)
Draw Lengths: 21”-26”
Brace Height: 6.5”
Weight: 3.7 lbs.
Axle Length: 30”
• New faster Mini M-Pro Cam with optional draw stop
• New target color Midnight Blue option


Stock photo...
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I'll have to try and get his draw length but my feeling is that he might not be large enough yet for this - he is small for a 7yr old - about 48" tall right now.