Kids Bows & Arrows

Kids Bow and Arrow

Bows and arrows come in all sizes and shapes. When choosing a kids bow and arrow for sale, it's good to consider whether the young archer will be using the bow and arrows for recreational fun, competition or hunting.  Some serious young archers may want to apply precision with their equipment and hit the bull’s-eye at all times. Others may only be interested in experiencing the thrill of bow and arrow games. Below is a buying guide for bows and arrows. 

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Choosing A Kids Bow

Two of the most commonly used bows are the longbow and the recurve bow. Each one of them can be made using different materials, can be used in different ways, and require different technical knowledge levels. A recurve bow is one with a tip curving away from the shooter. Traditional recurve bows are usually made of wood, and are mainly used by beginner archers. Olympic recurve bows are made using an aluminum or carbon handle and carbon-foam or wood limbs. They are the most precise recurve bow designs, and are used in competitions and archery events. 

The shape of a longbow is what differentiates it from a recurve bow. Longbows have a traditional half-moon shape, as well as a straight grip. While thin in width, a longbow is thicker than a recurve in terms of depth. Due to this thickness, it is more difficult for inexperienced archers to torque the limbs while in the process of pulling the string. The longbow’s length means that the shooter feels less pinching on his or her fingers when pulling the string. Also, there is less friction on the strings once the string is released. These features make long ideal for beginner archers.

Compound bows use a levering system of pulleys and cables to bend the rigid limbs of the bow. The rigidity of the limbs provides greater accuracy and energy-efficiency. Compound bows are a good choice for a child that has some archery experience.

When selecting any of the above kids bows, you get a number of options. One of them is to choose a hand. A right-handed shooter would hold the bow with the left hand and draw the string using the right hand. The second option is to choose length, which refers to the length of the bow. This length relates to the archer’s arrow length. By using these options, you should be able to choose a young archer's first bow.

it is important to seek guidance before selecting a kids bow for a beginner archer. We welcome any questions and we are happy to provide you with thorough advice. Please contact us today!

Combat Australia also has a great range of longbows, recurve bows, compound bows, arrows, and other archery equipment for beginner and experienced adults!

Choosing Arrows for Kids

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Our kids bows come with arrows included in the kids archery set. However, when choosing additional arrows, there are also a number of options. One of them is the length selection option. Shooting arrows that are a bit longer is totally acceptable. This means that for an archer who is in between sizes, it is advisable to choose long arrows. The other option is spine selection. Spine is an indication of how stiff the arrow’s shaft is. This option may take a while to work out, but the ideal spine arrow will ensure that it will group tighter and fly straighter. Heavier bows usually require stiffer arrows while lighter bows are best suited for weaker bows. The ideal spine is influenced by two factors. These are the arrow’s length and the weight of the bow. 

Buying kids bows and arrows has always been a daunting task, especially for beginner archers. This is something that has to be done rather carefully; otherwise the young archer will have an unpleasant archery experience. The above tips should come in handy for anyone choosing archery equipment for the first time.

If you are looking for advice on buying kids bows and arrows, or other archery equipment, please contact Combat Australia today!

 

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