Swamphunter Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 What brand and model bow would make a good bow for a 9 year old boy? Whats the newest craze.....want something that he can learn well with, and grow with....but not junk. If you could pick just one... what would it be? Yes I have searched, but thought maybe there was newer stuff for "ought 9" Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 mathews genesis would be nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Check out these bows Ken ... http://www.hoyt.com/compound_bows/hoyt_trykon_sport_compound_bow.php http://mathewsinc.com/mathews-bows-11259-44-ViewProduct-1352-324.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 mathews genesis would be nice! Yeah, I had saw that in my search.... was thinking of that one for sure... still looking though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I like that the Genesis does not have a set draw length... couldn't tell for sure with the Hoyt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 The fact that the Genisis doesn't have a set draw length is good and bad. It is great if more then one person is shooting the bow. But, in my opinion, not having a solid back wall is a drawback if your 9 year old is gonna be serious about shooting. The shop I shoot for is a Mathews dealer, but they don't push the Genisis. What they push, for young shooters is the Diamond Razor Edge. It is adjustable in draw length from 19"-29". It comes in 2 draw weights, 29lbs, and 60 pound. Both draw weights can be backed off 50%, giving you 15 to 29 pounds with the 29 ln limbs, and 30 to 60 pounds, with the 60 pound limbs. One bow, with a simple limb swap can get your son right through his teenage years. This bow has no problem growing into a full fledge hunting bow, which is something the Genisis can't. Plus being draw length adustable it gives him the feeling of a solid back wall like an adult bow. The Razors Edge comes as a kit. Not the best sight and rest, but upgradeable as you go along. I also believe that the Razors edge as a kit, is priced relatively the same if not cheaper then a bare Genisis. http://www.diamondarchery.com/bow_razoredge.php Just another option to think about. I have seen this bow in person, it is definitely a nice bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I personally would go with either the Genesis or a Fred Bear Lil' Brave recurve. That's what I started out on. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stcif Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Can't go wrong with the Razor's Edge. I bought my son a Diamond Edge a little over a year ago. Started out with the 30 lb. limbs, 23" inch draw length. He is now shooting the 40-50 lb. limbs and 25" draw lenght. (new limbs 80.00). It literally takes a minute to change draw length. It is a high quality bow, suitable for backyard target shooting, all the way to big game hunting. Hard to beat at about 300.00 dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 All great responses guys thanks... for the record, he has been shooting a recurve since he was 6... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 All great responses guys thanks... for the record, he has been shooting a recurve since he was 6... Then he is way more advanced then a Genisis in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Then he is way more advanced then a Genisis in my opinion. I will have to check them all out I guess....here is a video to him shooting a year ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Can't go wrong with the Razor's Edge. I bought my son a Diamond Edge a little over a year ago. Started out with the 30 lb. limbs, 23" inch draw length. He is now shooting the 40-50 lb. limbs and 25" draw lenght. (new limbs 80.00). It literally takes a minute to change draw length. It is a high quality bow, suitable for backyard target shooting, all the way to big game hunting. Hard to beat at about 300.00 dollars. I like the Razor also... does a pro shop have to change the limbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 If you could pick just one... what would it be? Thanks Ken, for me personally if I was to buy a bow for my 9y/o son I wouldn't even think twice about buying a Mathews Ignition. I bought one of these for my wife a couple of years ago and it is a shooter for sure. I also have a friend of mine that has one of these bows for his 9 year old. You do have to change the cams to adjust for adjusting draw length but I think the cam swap is really resonable at your dealer. Top of the line youth bow IMHO:) http://mathewsinc.com/mathews-bows-11260-44-ViewProduct-1385-324.asp#specs Now if you really wanted one that is really easy to adjust draw length as they grow, my first choice would be a Mission Menace. I have yet to put my hands on one of these, but I don't doubt the quality of this bow for one second. http://missionarchery.com/menace-bow.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Is the mission bow made by Mathews also?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Is the mission bow made by Mathews also?? Mission is a seperate company but is owned by Mathews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I've seen the menace, and it was what I was gonna suggest. I can't remeber all the details on it, but it is draw length adjustable without a press, and will in fact grow with the child. As you lengthen draw length, the max draw weight will also increase. And for the price, it is really hard to beat in compoarison with the Genesis. It's also a 2 cam bow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Cool Vid Ken...He likes to shoot and it shows! I remember back in the day I couldnt hit a hay bale at half that distance:o...Glad things have changed;) I read through this post earlier today and thought about offerring the Genesis that my Wife is no longer using but I dont think your son wants a Pink bow:D I like the idea of that Diamond Razor Edge...sounds like it would be something to seriously consider IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 The problem with the Ignition is the fact that every 1/2" of Draw length dictates a cam change. I'm a diehard Mathews fanboy, but if I were in your shoes, I would be buying a Diamond. The Mission line is a Mathews owned line, but I'm not familiar with it, as to draw length changes. As for the diamond, you would definitely need a bow press to change limbs, but it is a one time deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted February 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 The problem with the Ignition is the fact that every 1/2" of Draw length dictates a cam change. I'm a diehard Mathews fanboy, but if I were in your shoes, I would be buying a Diamond. The Mission line is a Mathews owned line, but I'm not familiar with it, as to draw length changes. As for the diamond, you would definitely need a bow press to change limbs, but it is a one time deal. I am leaning towards the Diamond for sure...I like the others as well, but don't want to have to keep continually changing it every 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 As mentioned above, take a look at the Mission Menace. http://missionarchery.com/menace-bow.asp There is a lot of adjustment built into this bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stcif Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I like the Razor also... does a pro shop have to change the limbs? Yes. I had to bring mine back to Gander Mountain and they put it in the bow press. What's nice is I save the 30 pounds limbs for when my daughter gets old enough to shoot it. Then I'll put them back on. I also checked eBay and found a set of 30 pounds limbs for the Edge and they were selling for under $10.00! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted February 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 As mentioned above, take a look at the Mission Menace. http://missionarchery.com/menace-bow.asp There is a lot of adjustment built into this bow. Im digging the Mission Menace now also..... man.. looks like a trip to the Pro Shop.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I really think the menace may be the way to go, since you can adjust the draw length at home, PLUS the draw weight will increase as you increase the length. To me, that is a WIN WIN situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Think he is ready for a Darton Ranger Ken. My oldest daughter is shooting the Ranger III bow. Randy made the suggestion to me on the bow and I did a lot of checking. I am pretty impressed with this little bow. I have a clip of my oldest shooting hers I can post if you like. The bow is one of if not the most adjustable bows on the market, and it does not ever have to have limb replacements to upgrade. The bow can be turned up to a 45 lb bow, plenty enough for a kid to hunt with granted the regs in your state do not have a limit beyond that. Here is a link to Darton Ranger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Im digging the Mission Menace now also..... man.. looks like a trip to the Pro Shop.... Yep! I've seen these at my pro shop, very nice. Plus you get Mathews lifetime guarantee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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