Giant Youth(s), selecting a bow

[Jskaanland]

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.

 

[sndmn11]

Bowtech amplify

 

[Dylan Sluis]

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

 

[ResearchinStuff]

get a flagship bow that adjusts DL without mods out to 31".

 

[Billy Goat]

I'd look at the Bear Legend 30. Wide range of DL adjustments and huge DW range. Might be a little short ATA for someone 6'4", but it will work.

The Legend series from Bear is the Pro Shop only models, little better than what you find otherwise. I have thought what you get from them is pretty good for the money.


I'd get him some proper coaching on how to draw, he probably won't listen to Dad. Otherwise let him have fun, don't put too much on the bow at once, gets complicated. No need to have a peep with a consistent anchor, at least for a little while.

 

[Yung6ix]

My youngest is on his second 3D season with an el-cheapo and still not ready for 10lb youth bow. He's shooting old CXL's with sharpened 75gr. tips so the arrows will stick in 3D targets. When he's having fun at the shoot (wich isn't everytime LOL!) it's the best feeling in the world.