| nly want the best for your child when it comes to | | | | If your child is just starting out with archery then it |
| archery equipment. Often, selecting the perfect | | | | might be a good idea to opt for twin cam type |
| youth bows can be difficult if you do not know how | | | | youth bows. These offer more support and flexibility. |
| to go about it. Here is a step by step guide on what | | | | Brace height measurement |
| you need to check. | | | | You will also need to measure the appropriate brace |
| Measure draw length | | | | height of your youth bows. Usually, a brace height of |
| You can easily estimate the draw length needed for | | | | 7 inches is the best choice. Brace height refers to the |
| your child by measuring their arm span’s | | | | distance between the string to the center grip of the |
| length. Then, once you have this measurement, | | | | youth bows. |
| simply convert it into inch format. This number will | | | | Estimating let off |
| then need to be divided by 2.5 in order to arrive at | | | | Let off refers to the draw weight which your child |
| the appropriate draw length for your child’s | | | | will hold when at complete draw. Typically for youth |
| youth bows. | | | | bows, the best bet is to opt for a 75% drawing |
| Length of the bow | | | | weight. However, it is a good idea to find out about |
| Next, you need to consider which is the best length | | | | the hunting laws in your state. In certain states of |
| of youth bows for your child. Most experts are of | | | | the US, only around 65% of let off is allowed. In |
| the opinion that any length between 31 to 41 inches | | | | some situations like trophy hunting, a lesser let off |
| is best suited for children. However, at the end of | | | | might be allowed in certain states. So, pick your |
| the day, it is your child who needs to feel | | | | youth bows after ascertaining these conditions. |
| comfortable with his or her youth bows and so | | | | Don’t go by brand alone |
| measuring and trying out different lengths is | | | | Many parents considering to buy youth bows think |
| advisable. | | | | only brand names matter the most. However, if you |
| Estimating draw weight | | | | go by expert opinion then brands are not the only |
| You will also need to measure the draw weightage | | | | reason to go by. You need to consider aspects such |
| of your youth bows. The following estimate formula | | | | as draw length, axle to other axle length, let off |
| will help you measure this well. However, one aspect | | | | factors as well as brace height to come to a correct |
| to remember is that all youth bows are not suited | | | | conclusion on which youth bows are perfect for your |
| for the same child. Each child is unique and different in | | | | child. Many top brands may not have the proper |
| their own way, each having their own muscle mass | | | | brace height or let off that is applicable for your child |
| and strength. If your child is between 55 to 70 | | | | or state laws. |
| pounds in weight then a draw weight of around 10 to | | | | Budget considerations |
| 15 pounds should be fine. If your child weighs | | | | You will also need to zero in on your youth bows |
| between 70 to 100 pounds then a draw weight of 15 | | | | depending on the budget you have allocated. |
| to 25 pounds on the youth bows should be fine. If | | | | Typically, youth bows vary in price anywhere |
| your child weighs between 100 to 130 pounds then a | | | | between 199 to even 800 dollars. So, while the higher |
| typical draw weight of 25 to 35 pounds is needed on | | | | end ones maybe fancier in features, you need to |
| the youth bows you plan on buying. | | | | figure out how much you can afford. |
| Twin cams are a good idea | | | | |