I'm 15 and never owned a bow before. Ive used many however, both recurve and compound. Would this be a good bow for me?
373545
If I were you, I would buy a bow with a stronger draw weight so that it can grow with you. It would be ideal for you now, but you will get drastically stronger over the next few years, and you will wish for a stronger bow. I know that for the price, this one has nice features, but I would recommend spending a bit more and getting a better bow. You aren't a beginner, so you will be left wanting for more with this bow.
373546
I bought this bow as my first bow so I could grow both in strength and in skill with this bow. It so far has served me well and I got it for a very good price here on amazon Its the Barnett Vortex 45-Pounds Youth Archery Bow (Camo). Its a good deal all around for a first bow. you can turn down the draw weight until you get better and stronger. then turn it up. You can hunt with this bow, its that strong.
373547
It would be a great bow but if you want to have it for a long time dont dry fire (shoot without an arrow knocked) and also get a few arrows just in case
1304831
and yes it would work for a adult as long as their draw length is not over 28", i would recommend a Samick sage for any adult looking to get into archery
2109242
I think it would be ok for a while for some back yard target practice. It a decent bow and can be adjusted up in poundage. My 10 year old handles it well. I guess it mostly depends on what u plan to do with it. If it's hunting is say no.
1209835
No this is not all ideal for a young adult. The bow length and tension are suited to a much younger boy. It's best to go to a sports/outfitter center and consult with an archery department type person who can help you to determine what would work best from the adult section.
2212373
It's a great bow, but more difficult than a standard recurve bow to string. Recommend getting a recurve bow stringer found in abundance on Amazon. Got one after buying this bow and my son and I now have no problem stringing/unstringing the bow. To do it safely and quickly, I recommend the bow-stringer. Without one, it can be not only difficult, but risky for you and the bow. Get the recurve stringer and make it easy (and safer) for yourself. Good luck!
1373198
Absolutely!!!The kit is easy to build.The price is better than other bows,that are much lesser than the ghost350.It's a bow you will have for a long time.Don't buy to cheap!!You get what you pay for.I just held a new Barnett Raptor and it's real small and light.Felt and shoulders GREAT.But the scope was the non illuminated 4x32,and not as powerful,at 330FPS.For 5hundred the Ghost is real hard to beat.That's why I bought it.It cuts threw deer like melted butter!!
1071704
Yes this is a great starter bow. Good to learn on and build arm strength. We were impressed by the quality.
1272757
this bow is more appropriate for younger kids, more like 7-10. For a 15yr old I'd be looking at a low end adult bow, maybe 40-60lb draw depending on the size of the boy. A decent take-down bow in the 35-40lb range might be a good option if you are looking at something portable and not compound
1304832
No. Get a starter bow that fits your draw length. This bow is not a good option for an adult. I ordered it based on the price and the normally great brand name, but returned it immediately.
754255
no it is not,,as an adult's draw back length is longer than a youth,,your best bet is to go to a sportsmans center and have your draw length measured,,the limbs on this bow may explode if pulled back too many times by an adult as you are exceeding it's max draw length
724927
Its a great traditional bow for a beginner. The draw weight is low enough to practice frequently
923620
Absolutely! These arrows are perfect for a recurve of that size. Length of arrow is not an issue with a beginner, as long as they are not more than 1/4 the overall-length beyond the draw-length (in this case, up to 8")... longer than that, and they become too difficult to aim/shoot accurately with a low draw-weight. 20# is just fine for shooting these arrows (recommended range is 10-45#). My youngest shoots them from his 10# compound @ 25" draw... all day long!
2151794
That's the great part this is an adjustable bow. I bought it for a 10 year old and I was told by the range staff he could use it all the way to a young adult. It can be used for target range and hunting. Best buy for the money is what I concluded.
835105
I think this would be excellent for a kid that age because it has such a wide draw and poundage range. It adjusts from a 13 to 30 inch draw and from 5 to 70 pounds so it can even grow with them as they get older. I love my bow like this and recommend it for any age kid and ladies.
2151783
No, i would say this would be for at least a 11 year old. A 5 year old would not be strong enough to shoot this bow. They do have other bows for younger shooters though
43053
Yes, it would be a good starter bow for you. My stepson is 11 and it's just a little bit hard to pull for him.
185356
I bought it for a 10year old and it can be adjusted as he grows and to hunt with up until he's a older teenager or young adult. Got opinion from group of Bow hunters I work with.