My 10 year old daughter has shown an interest in taking up archery as a hobby. I wondered whether anyone else's children do it and what setting up costs are like.

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My children do nothing - coz I ain't got any

I took up archery about that age and really enjoyed it. A basic fibreglass bow and set of arrows, tab, brace, etc are very cheap really - you could get a setup for under £20.

Few Targets could be made up with back of used Flip Chart paper and some straw from a local field

I have been thinking of taking it up again for a few years now - may even do something about it!

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At the local archery club here I think they offer a trial day for youngsters.

As kids me bruvver 'n me always made our own, bit of ash, baler twine and off we went

Bit like when Robin Hood was dressed as a 'stork' in the cartoon:lol:


John

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I think it'd be apt as we live near Sherwood Forest! I think the crossbow looks good but I bet you can only do that when you're older and have more strength.

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Stick to the longbow - more traditional, less strength needed and less power - so much safer in the garden.
And don't skimp on the Brace - hurts your arm after about 3 shots without one

PS - Some Crossbows are so powerful, they are regulated in a similar way to firearms

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Archery is great for youngsters, teaches patience and discipline as well. Ample opportunity to develop competitive urges.

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They've come back from the in laws with a bow, arrows, tab and bracer but with a 30 lb draw. Trouble is, according to my oh that children shouldn't go above a 24 lb draw. It'll do for later years I suppose. There's an archery club locally too.

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I think you can adjust the draw weight by adjusting the string length - longer string, less weight.
If they cannot handle the draw weight after adjustment, then I maybe they could swap the bow with another in the club?

your OH fusses too much sometimes!

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I think he read something in the archery club rules about maximum draw weight! I'm sure they'd be able to swap it at the club, i bet there'd be a kid needing a weightier draw.

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