Posted: Yesterday 9:12:46 PM EDT
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My boys, 5 and soon to be 7, have been relentlessly after me to take up archery. I thought it was just a passing interest, but they’ve persisted for months. Turns out, my wife has always been interested, too. So, there was but one thing to do: Attached File We all got new bows! Two Mathews Arcs, mine being the 34 and hers being the 30, and two Hoyt Kobalts. Hers is still at the shop, as he’s putting a different mod in it, and had to order it. I used to shoot league about 20 years ago, and always enjoyed it. It was costly, but I’m looking forward to being able to do something else as a family. That’s priceless, in my opinion. Also, man what a difference this bow is when compared to my 2004 PSE 
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Originally Posted By ZeeGermans: Interested in hearing the reviews on the hoyts. It’s a very attractive bow for kids given the wide adjustment range. 7-45 pound draw weight with 80 pct let off, and 18-28 inch draw length. Easy adjustment, too. They should be able to shoot these bows until they’re 13 or 14 years old. |
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Originally Posted By contract: Wife wanted bow. Arrows. Quiver. Hardwood bow. Arm protector. Etc. Like few hundred dollars. Recurve is not bad. I have my Dad’s old Ben Pearson 709 Hunter, and Bear Grizzly. I think I’m going to clean them up, and hang them on a wall somewhere. Maybe restring them and shoot them, who knows. |
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The time spent with your family is worth more than the money this trip cost. Look as it an investment in your boys. You get to spend time with them doing something they enjoy, and they gain a skill. I am glad to see you value them enough to spend the time and money for them (and yourself). |
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Originally Posted By lumper: The time spent with your family is worth more than the money this trip cost. Look as it an investment in your boys. You get to spend time with them doing something they enjoy, and they gain a skill. I am glad to see you value them enough to spend the time and money for them (and yourself). I waffled on the purchase for a hot second, before I stopped and really thought about it. I have two boys and a wife who want to spend time slinging arrows with me. Some guys would kill for that, so why is it even a consideration? It’s not. |
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Originally Posted By VoxLibertatis: I waffled on the purchase for a hot second, before I stopped and really thought about it. I have two boys and a wife who want to spend time slinging arrows with me. Some guys would kill for that, so why is it even a consideration? It’s not. Good call. Have fun! You able to shoot in the yard? |
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Originally Posted By contract: Wife wanted bow. Arrows. Quiver. Hardwood bow. Arm protector. Etc. Like few hundred dollars. Recurve is not bad. Did she watch the hunger games movies recently? |
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Damn some nice bows in there OP, I love going to the range with my son but he needs an upgrade on his end. I may have to check out one of those Hoyt’s for him. Do you have any nice ranges by you or will you be shooting around the house. I can get a solid 20 yards shooting into my garage. I could get more outside but living in the suburbs I’m not too comfortable with using a fence as a backstop. For anyone interested in archery it’s a ton of fun. Edit: just saw your post above, sounds like a dream setup for having fun with the family. |
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Originally Posted By VoxLibertatis: Indeed we can. We’re on 43 acres, so they’ll also be hunting with me. Excellent. Backyard ranges are best. Attached File My 3D place can be hard on arrows. Attached File |
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