Is this a good bow for a 12 year old?
1424310
My son was 13 and he can pull the bow back. It's a nice product for the price. The arrows are target arrows which don't last long. I suggest buying more arrows.
1424311
I guess it would depend on the 12 year old. My son is 11 and is able to use it with no problem, but he is strong and tall for 11. If you are talking the average size 12 year old, I would say probably not a problem, but it does take quite a bit of upper body strength.
1013648
I would recommend a lighter draw weight 1 piece for a 13 year old. Probably 30lbs and a good 1 piece fiberglass bow should be less expensive also.
2195195
Yes i beleive that these bows are made well and shoot very good. The only trick is, is to be sure that you cock the string equally or your arrow will fly off scope. Also be sure to read the instructions when assembling. I am 19 and love to shoot it.
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.
1295340
The 12 year old we have couldn't draw the bow. If your grandson is large for his age, he may not have an issue. I suggest heading to your local sports supply shop to get a better idea of what you are buying. I walked into this blind, and had I known better, would have gone in a different direction.
1950102
It depends on the 12 year old. Ours was on the weaker side. Small, not to active. When we got this he couldn't pull the string even though it is pretty weak. It took about a year before he had the ability to do so, but now he enjoys it.If you are concerned, go with a traditional short-bow. It is far easier to draw than the compound.
829038
I would say it is for most ages. The bow is fairly light as is with no extras. The draw length goes from 13(child) to 30(adult) inches. For example I am an adult and my draw is about 28.5 inches. The pull weight goes from 5(child) to 70 lbs(adult) .
1177521
This is a good starter bow for someone of that age. It is not difficult to pull and is a step up from what Boy Scouts use in camps.
1262141
I am not sure what the age recommendation is for this item. I would recommend not wasting your money at any age for this piece of junk. Put a little more with it and get one of the Bear Warrior or Brave bows. Much better quality for a youth starter bow.
1687803
Yes it better then a starter bow.very powerfulla little tough to put the bow string on.comes with a manual..but once you do that you are going to love it like I do.
1152950
This is a good bow to start off with. My son is 11 and is a good size. He can pull it and hold it to aim and shoot. His older cousin which is 13 could not do the pull back. So for a beginner, yes its a good start. Technique...
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.
357017
Yes, but I got the bigger one for my 9 year old. I got this one for my 3 and 6 year olds. It's a bit tough for the 3 year old but she gets the job done (she is really strong), just no accuracy :P I actually bought a bunch of bows - for my kids and for my nieces and nephews as well. Here's the one I got for the 9-11 year olds http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R9QTFY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
939728
Yes, this gun would be appropriate for a 12 year old, if he was already familiar with handling and shooting guns, had had a gun safety class, or was under adult supervision. This gun is Not your Daddy's pellet gun.
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.
1950103
I would say for younger as well but I'm saying yes to a beginning 12 yr old because my son still has a little bit of a tough time pulling back the strings to shoot. He is 12 and loves his
252980
My 18 year old daughter likes the bow alot. She is a new hunter to bow hunting so we are not sure yet how she will love it. I have been shooting this bow with her and I like it. Of coarse the arrows are not the greatest but they are good for practicing. We have had alot of fun with this bow so far.