Young hunter...never bow hunted
 

I was wondering if some one could tell me a good bowI could get. Im looking for something thats really adjustable thatI can use for a while while Im still growing. Im 14 years old im about 5' 11' 190lbs if that helps. After reading all these post in the bowhunting sectionI really want to try it out. I have been to bow shops and all and they just say wait until I'm older instead of wasting my money on something I'm going to grow out of. What do you guys think?

RE: Young hunter...never bow hunted
 

Browning Rage.

RE: Young hunter...never bow hunted
 

And your still groeing GOD! Might want to think about some football.

RE: Young hunter...never bow hunted
 

Hell, your the size of an average adult now. I'm 25, 6'-0", 180....so I hope you don't get too much bigger. My point being, most bows on the market are going to fit you fine. I would recommend going back to the bow shop and shooting a bunch of different bows. Then pick the one that feels/shoots the best. If you get a lot bigger than you are now, then start to worry about ANY bow being a good fit. ;)

RE: Young hunter...never bow hunted
 

1. I would no go back to a shop who told you not buy a bow yet.
It's never too early to buy it, (even if you don't hunt for a year or so)especially since you seem to be good sized already. Now as far as a good bow goes....1st gather up how much money you are going to be able to spend for EVERYTHING Basics for now is abow, arrows, field points, release, site, & bow accessories(basic limbsaver stuff)
Then go to a shop and shoot a few in your price range and decide from there. Hang out here for lots of great info.

RE: Young hunter...never bow hunted
 

I agree fully with zubbba, except dont go back to a bow shop that tells you to wait until your older. go to one that will treast you not only like a client but as friend as well.

RE: Young hunter...never bow hunted
 

You most likely would not have any trouble trying to sale your old bow in a few years. Do not let your age hold you back.

RE: Young hunter...never bow hunted
 

Kind of what I was thinking!;)Diamond makes some nice bows that would fit you for a long time and don't overlook the Bowtech TomKat. Quite a bargain for Binary cam technology. It is quite a performer and the draw adjusts from 27" to 31"

RE: Young hunter...never bow hunted
 

Well, for starters i dont plan to grow but another 2-3 inches tops.I do play football. I have since the 5th grade, always the biggest on the team .lol. Thanks for all the advice i think im going to start looking into it some morenow that i sorta know what to look at. I have about $700 dollars to spend now but I think ima have to get a job maybe put the ol lawn mowerto work. :D:D

RE: Young hunter...never bow hunted
 

How do you measure your draw length and draw weight?

RE: Young hunter...never bow hunted
 

To find your draw weight get someone to measure your armspan out by your side straight out and then divide that number by 2.5 and that will be your draw lenght. Draw weight is the amount you can pull and hold back confornablely, hope this helps!!!!!!!!! Good Shooting

RE: Young hunter...never bow hunted
 

my suggestion to you would be to go with the parker buck hunter they are adjustable from 26 to 30 inches and from 50 to 60 pounds and it is one of the best bows ive ever had