Giant Youth(s), selecting a bow

Jskaanland

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I'm looking for bow suggestions. My oldest(14) is showing some interest in archery and I'm starting to look around for a used bow for him. Here's my dilemma, he's going to be a giant. He currently is just shy of 6'(and still shorter than me by that difference). He currently measures to a 29" draw but his 34" inseam pants we bought him in November are starting to look like they may become high waters in the next few months. My brother is 6'5 and I'm assuming all my kids are going to be closer to that than my measly 6' frame. Two final notes, his arm/shoulder strength is probably on the lower side for kids his age so I'm looking at lower lbs bows. Oh did I mention he is left eye dominate. I am as well but just close an eye. I want to do better for my kids if shooting lefty will help.

What youth bow suggestions that reach out to longer draw lengths do people have?

edit: I have a 13 year old that the second his brother starts shooting he will probably want to shoot too... if anyone knows of a 2 for 1 deal on bows let me know.
 

Dylan Sluis

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Realistically unless you are gonna buy him a new bow in the next couple of years as he gets even bigger your best option is proabably going to be a longer ATA flagship bow. And I would just buy him a used one with a smooth draw, something like a hoyt or elite. A youth bow is going to be way to small for him and ultimatley it probably wouldn't be the best experience. And then just turn down the poundage on the bow you get him and then slowly he can work his way up as he gains strength. Youth bows are not designed for long draw lengths or people of his size. If I were you I would start looking for used bows that go from like a 27-31 or something like that draw length
 
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