Swamphunter Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Should I put a peep on Blades bow or let him worry about form with this new bow at first? He shoots a recurve instinctively now, and I am worried that adding all the goodies including a release would be too much at first. Maybe a finger tab with a peep?? What is your set ups for your 9 year olds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 I'd go instinctive at first. Just have him draw back to the point where the string hits his nose and he should do just fine. My kids shoot a tab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 A peep is in reality just a crutch for repeatable anchoring. It's a form assist tool. Lots of folks think of peeps on bows like they are a rear sight on a gun. In reality they don't quite work the same. Try changing your anchor point on purpose and still look through the peep. It's unlikely you hit the same spot as you would at normal anchor. A peep can be a liability hunting. If you can learn to shoot well without it (ie. concentrate on consistent grip and anchoring) then don't use one. Put a kisser button on if he needs help with forming a consistent anchor. He'll be a better shot in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Put a kisser button on if he needs help with forming a consistent anchor. He'll be a better shot in the long run. I put on a peep and a kisser button on my daughter's bow. She gets better everytime we go out and shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 I put on a peep and a kisser button on my daughter's bow. She gets better everytime we go out and shoot. I did the same for my son. I would use a peep if I were you but its all personal preference. I think the two things will help them with anchoring in the same place shot after shot which in turn will help with consistency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Ken, if it were me in your situation, I'd set him up with a peep and release. If he starts learning to shoot now with a peep and release, he will just improve the more he shoots. If ya have him shoot without a peep and fingers, and the day comes for him to upgrade, he's gonna be all awkward. Just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 I would put a peep to start for sure. We always start kids off with a peep sight. If he is having trouble finding an anchor point with just the peep then try a kisser button too. Most kids that I have helped catch right away though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Anything that will help him be consistant. Consistency will give him the confidence. Practice will be more fun because of the increased success. He can always choose to go without the peep and release in the future;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Boy Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 peep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 I started my sons out with a peep and a release on the Micro Midas 3. I'm thinking peepless would be good with finger shooting and instinctive aiming , while a peep would be better shooting with a release. The anchor points are different for each style releasing the string. Trying to shoot both styles got my form mixed up, and I was snap shooting my Matthews like my recurve. T Bone has some advice on the peep or no peep. http://www.realtree.com/tbone/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzy1 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 I set my son and doughters bows up with peep and d loop for the release.they were shooting better the first time out.my 2 cents.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Should I put a peep on Blades bow or let him worry about form with this new bow at first? He shoots a recurve instinctively now, and I am worried that adding all the goodies including a release would be too much at first. Maybe a finger tab with a peep?? What is your set ups for your 9 year olds? In your opinion, does he show any natural ability toward instinctive shooting? In other words is he a natural with the kind of eye and hand coordination that might allow him to be one of the few that can shoot instinctive and do it well. Here's the point. If he starts relying on all the goodies that 95% of us rely on without first seeing how good he could become at instinctive shooting, chances are that at this early age you will be, in effect making up his mind for him for the rest of his life. Im not saying that there aren't some very rare people who have shot free-style for a while and then successfully gone back to bare-bow instinctive. However, it is almost unheard of. I am a real fan of those that can shoot instinctive and do it well. I believe it is one of the purest forms of archery a bowhunter could practice. It would be a shame to stifle any natural abilities before they could develop. All those who enjoy watching Byron Ferguson on TV know what I am talking about. That would be my only concern. If you are not concerned about all that hogwash, then absolutely, a peep sight is a good place to start. I remember back when I first put a peep sight on my bow, my consistancy and accuracy improvved 200%. That's kind of important with a young archer too. Nothing sells the sport like success. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Metal Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 I'm 35 years old and until last year have never even held a bow. A buddy of mine gave me a recurve to borrow and mess around with for the summer last year to see if I'd like archery. He explained that with a longbow or traditional bow there's no sights, just instinct. Being an old hockey player with a good wrist shot, I understood what he meant. Very first time I pulled it back with an arrow, I lasered a little 12"x12" cube target at about 15 yards. 2nd and third shots the same. After that I couldn't hit anything for the life of me! LOL! But, I was hooked. The same friend has now offered me an old compound without a peep. He explained to me the art of "string walking" as he calls it. He is teaching me this technique this spring and summer because I was interested in learning it this way first. Anybody else heard of String Walking? It's really cool, really easy and it works awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I personally would start him off with a release and a peep. Kisser if he needs it. He isn't that far off from huntin age, so in my opinion you might as well start him off that way. If I was able to teach my wife to shoot, Balde will take right to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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