making a bunch of bows for the kids in the community, and am enjoying the “BACKYARD BOWER” PVC bow strategy.
It’s fast, super cheap and he gets into making arrows as well, which brings me to the 1st concern.
be mindful on the wood dowels, and if they aren’t in good shape they can shatter and end up in a kids arm.
I’m going with bamboo plant stakes for them, as they have less shatter potential.
I have a 7 year old in the mix that I made a 40″ recurve out of 1/2″ pvc electrical conduit for. the “backyard bower” recommends waterpipe but it has potential for shattering that the electrical conduit doesn’t. it’ll be a challenge but he should be able to learn on it.
the second concern, raised by my nephews stepdad was the safety understanding with these…after all, there’s a lot that an arrow can take out. I’m planning on doing the online bowhunters course with him.
MY QUESTION IS WHAT DO YOU TIP THEM WITH?? we’re going to try to make some rubber heads for the ones they can keep around, but the target arrows we’re going to keep with the adults. that’s the plan any way.
best with it…happy holidays!
S.
1) What is a good draw weight and bow length for a 14 year old? A 5 year old?
2) Are there any good (and inexpensive) bows that would work?
3) Is there a way to get kids into it, other than “shooting with dad”?
4) Is there any issue if I make a couple of self bows from a piece of tree that fell last year? Will it be more difficult for them to learn with a self bow? (I have never made a bow, so it will be fun all around.)
5) Ideas on arrows, fletching, etc.
Thanks. Be well.
Alex
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