Recommendation for g'son?

[TooManyHobbies]

What would be a good bow for a 10 year old? My grandson is 4'6", pretty athletic (soccer, basketball and wrestling). I got him a cheap kids bow a couple years ago that he really enjoyed but grew out of quickly. I'd like to get him something that he can grow into, that isn't overwhelming at his current age/ability.
Appreciate any ideas.

Brian

[Terry Green]

What is his draw length now?

[TooManyHobbies]

If my calculations are correct,  20.9".
His wingspan is 52.25"

[Chad R]

My 3 Grandsons are shooting St Joe River bows.  They are very nice.  The oldest (12) just moved from a Little Rapids to a Big Rapids bow.  Tracey and David have a trade up program for youth bows too. 

[McDave]

The bow pictured below is a 20# bow from Big Jim's.  I have taught archery for many years to kids of all ages.  Probably your grandson would be happier starting out with a 15# bow, but I have never seen a 15# bow that is high enough in quality that I would recommend it to anyone.  For a long time 25# was the lowest poundage I could find in a good quality entry level bow, but now 20# bows are available, such as the one shown.

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[STICKBENDER98]

I'll second St Joe Bows, I bought one last year for my granddaughter and one this year for my grandson. My granddaughters is a 48" 15# at 24". My grandsons is 48" 17# at 24". Both are very well made and shoot very good for them. And as Chad said David & Tracey offer a trade in trade up program, that allows them to upgrade as they out grow their bows. Can't say enough about how much they do for getting youth into shooting traditional!!!


Jason

[STICKBENDER98]

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Jessi shooting her new bow at The Barryton Stickbow Shoot last year.


Jason

[TooManyHobbies]

Thanks guys. I decided on the Big Jim bow that McDave recommended. Appreciate the help.