Hey all, could use your help. My daughter is turning 10, and I'd really like for her to get into archery as a daddy-daughter bonding activity--and selfishly I already love shooting and the outdoors so it would be a win-win! I only get her on Thursday nights and every other weekend, and I want our time together to mean something--more than iPad or TV time. I've tried very hard NOT to push her into it, though. She has expressed a lot of interest, and she loved doing archery at summer camps. We're going to a few stores tomorrow in Austin to try some bows.
So to the specifics. I've owned a Hoyt for a few years and just got a Mathews. I've only done target stuff, but I just got a membership at Austin Archery Club to shoot 3D outdoors, etc. and hope to learn enough to hunt by next season. Since I'm not super experienced I want to make sure I steer her in the right direction. I'd rather spend the money to get her a good bow that can grow with her instead of a cheapy one. I don't know what draw weight she can handle. She's a lefty, but she kicks a soccer ball right-handed (footed). Should I assume she'll need a left-handed bow or should we try both? Do stores stock lefty bows for kids? Should I look into lessons for both of us? I haven't found anyone locally...
Any advice is appreciated. Thanks
So to the specifics. I've owned a Hoyt for a few years and just got a Mathews. I've only done target stuff, but I just got a membership at Austin Archery Club to shoot 3D outdoors, etc. and hope to learn enough to hunt by next season. Since I'm not super experienced I want to make sure I steer her in the right direction. I'd rather spend the money to get her a good bow that can grow with her instead of a cheapy one. I don't know what draw weight she can handle. She's a lefty, but she kicks a soccer ball right-handed (footed). Should I assume she'll need a left-handed bow or should we try both? Do stores stock lefty bows for kids? Should I look into lessons for both of us? I haven't found anyone locally...
Any advice is appreciated. Thanks
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