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Old 08-30-2006, 10:32 PM   #1
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i have a 6 yr old son and he really want to hunt with me this season. i took him bout half a dozen times last season and he really took to it being quiet and learning towatch the woods and all the diffrent thing it has to offer...now heres my ?? im thinkin bout getting him his own crossbow to practice with anad possobly hunt with towards the end of season, problem is need to find 1 short enough that he can hold it properly and be able to aim it without my help.. he a good size kid.. 5'2" 95lbs but my horton blackhawk is just to much for him...hoping to find something thay he can grow with and use for yrs to come...thanks for any input

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Cant answer your question, but they say when kids are interested in hunting its a short time and if you don't get it going they will quickly find other interest. Good luck and keep him in the woods!!
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Old 08-31-2006, 02:22 AM   #3
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I would say maybe look at the Tenpoint Slider or Excalibur Vixen. just my thoughts..
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Old 08-31-2006, 03:46 AM   #4
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Are you going to be in the same stand with him? If so and its a double seat let him shoot yours. I know you said it was to heavy and too big, but can rest the stock on rail. If not then a knee pod rest, you certainly can't let him alone. The lightest Bow i know of is the Excal Vixen, they can be had off ebay under $300 and are great Bow.[:-]
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Old 08-31-2006, 04:50 AM   #5
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go with the tenpoint slider. He's 6!? I'm 13 and i'm only 5'11''! Wow that kids going to be huge when he gets older. Get that kid in football!
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Old 08-31-2006, 05:59 AM   #6
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Slider.
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Old 08-31-2006, 11:09 AM   #7
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I think he would get along real well w/ either the Slider or a Vixen. The Vix is a little lighter in the front, be nice if there's a place he could shoulder both.A rope cocker in either case will be nice both for accuracy and ease of cocking.
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Old 08-31-2006, 01:40 PM   #8
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wow thats a big kid for 6. I'm 19 and due to some health issues i am only 4' 8" and 85lb and i shoot a horton legend xt that weighs in around 10lb it's a horse. I bet if you let him shoot yours off a rest he'd be just fine. I have no trouble handling mine offhand, so i bet with a rest he'd be ok.
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