LifeNRA Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Today was a like a bow hunters Xmas! After work I picked my daughter up from childcare. We went to Cabela's! We got her Parker Sidekick XP. Man, I don't know who is happier, her or me! I got my Leupold RX-II range finder, which just happen to take us over that $500 mark for a FREE $150 GIFT CARD! I also got a a free knife deal from Leupold, wasn't expecting that! But hey I wasn't complaining! We went back in and burned it all up! LOL! New bow case, release, arm guard, arrows, and a pack of re-placement blades for me! Time to get her shooting!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clrj3514 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 sounds like a great day. u takin me tomorow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 A little early for the Christmas spree isn't it John ?? ,.... :D But hey,, I say what ever works .. ,,,, Let me know how you like that rangefinder ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Nice bow! I cannot wait to take my little girl bowhunting someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 woot.....what a great day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Awesome! I'm trying to figure out how much and on what to get my gift card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Let me know how you like that rangefinder ... I tried it out today, works GREAT! I was standing up on this hill. Set the block target out at the bottom. My guess is that this hill is about 20-22 feet high. I ranged the block at LOS (Line Of Sight) was at 25 yards, actual pin to use said 18 yards. I set the 15 yard pin on the dot, BULLSEYE! I was very impressed with it! Not sure who said the TBR or the ARC doesn't work. But after today, I say it does, perfectly! I got the Leupold RX-II because it has a longer eye relief than the Bushnell, since I wear glasses. Now watch, these companies will finally come out with a finder that has a longer eye relief! :rolleyes: My daughter also did well shooting her bow for the first time out. But she was having a hard time standing straight. Turns out the draw length was too long. I even added a loop for her release today, which I know didn't help. They set her draw length to 22". Which I thought was kind of long. I remember William's video of his daughter, and my daughter Kaitlyn, was doing the same thing. But after I adjusted the draw length, it allowed her to stand straight and stick them into the target. So William helped us today, and he didn't know it! Not sure if his daughter's problem was the same as mine, but after the draw length was shortened to 19" her form got better. She was shooting and didn't want to stop! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUTDOORLIFE3 Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 that is awesome, i'm a jelious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 That's a nice looking bow, it's great that you're getting your daughter into the greatest sport alive. Larry Weishuhn told me once, "There are two sports, hunting and fishing, any game with a ball is just that, a game." It's true, though. Let us know how she likes the Parker. I've been entertaining the idea of trying out one, but I'm partial to Bear, BowTech and Mathews. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jswhipple Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 How old are your daughters?? We are trying to decided what our 8 yr old's next bow will be - we want something she can "grow" with so we won't have to buy new ones all the time. We have 2 smaller kids who can take over her old one eventually. Here in MI she can hunt at 10 yrs, but I'm bummed since her bday is in late November meaning she'll only get in the late doe season (and will probably complain about the cold at that point haha). Let me know of any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 That is cool John, hope the parker bow works out well for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 sounds like a great day at BP and an even better day of shooting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkergirl Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 I have a parker side-kick too!!! AND I LOVE IT!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm23494 Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 How old are your daughters?? We are trying to decided what our 8 yr old's next bow will be - we want something she can "grow" with so we won't have to buy new ones all the time. We have 2 smaller kids who can take over her old one eventually. Here in MI she can hunt at 10 yrs, but I'm bummed since her bday is in late November meaning she'll only get in the late doe season (and will probably complain about the cold at that point haha). Let me know of any suggestions. Parker has a replacement limb program with thier youth bows. You send in the old bow and $50 along with what weight draw you would like and they will install new limbs and send it back to you. Check it out: http://parkerbows.com/pb/2007/growup.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 How old are your daughters?? We are trying to decided what our 8 yr old's next bow will be - we want something she can "grow" with so we won't have to buy new ones all the time. We have 2 smaller kids who can take over her old one eventually. Here in MI she can hunt at 10 yrs, but I'm bummed since her bday is in late November meaning she'll only get in the late doe season (and will probably complain about the cold at that point haha). Let me know of any suggestions. My daughter is nine years old. Like what was mentioned about this post above. Parker has a program called "Grow With Parker". This Sidekick is sooooo quiet its not funny! Its much quieter than mine! There are bows out there that will adjust poundage like the Darton youth bow, 15-45 pounds. We never found that one anywhere close to me. Wasn't going to drive a hundred miles either. Diamond Edge is also another line she tried out, along with the few other kids bows. In the end she picked the Sidekick, not me! I wasn't complaining, she knew daddy has a Parker. But I kept telling her that she need to feel which one felt good in her hand while she shot it. She is very happy with her bow! But the biggest plus is that now she can shoot with her dad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendog Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 I purchased my three kids a Mathews Genesis, it has a max pull weight at 20 pounds. They say it is up to 35 pounds equivalent due to the cam. I have it set around 12 pounds so all three can shoot, it's not deer killin time yet since they are not old enough so i went in this direction. PS i even like shooting it, very accurate and well made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born4it Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 That's awesome Man! Sounds like a great trip with your daughter! I'm actually glad to hear that about the rangefinder too..was thinking of getting one :-) Glad everything's worked out with the bow and you've got her punchin holes in the target! Take care, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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