I will go 3 turns on those limb bolts and that's it. I'm not a fan of that bow because the string and cables are all steel cable which will go limp when the draw weight is lowered. IMO, bows like that are kind of a waste. By the time the kid can fit into the draw length, they can't do the draw weight and by the time they can handle the draw weight, they grow out of the length. Also, there is nothing you can do about the string/cables going slack like that when you decrease the draw weight.

 

Thanks for the reply, I was starting to wonder if anyone was going to help!!!

I totally agree with what you are saying about the bow. Honestly, I am just using it as a "staged" approach for this year. I've taken him to the range a few times where he shot a Recurve and did quit well. The following week I tried him out on a kids compound bow where he struggled a little bit now that he had to load the arrow into the whisker biscuit, attach the release, aim etc. My intent was to take to need for the trigger and sights out, let him get used to that, then add accessories slowly as he builds confidence. He is doing great now with loading the arrow, I may add a sight next week or so. Next year I was planning on getting him an actual true bow.....

 

I am honestly a little confused as, after about 10-15 arrows he says his shoulder hurts but he can shoot the Recurve all day at 16 pounds. If the literature from Bear is correct, with his bow backed off 2 1/2 turns, strings nearly sagging, he should be in the area of 12 pounds. This should be a piece of cake for him to pull repeatedly....any thoughts??

 

The brave often comes in heavy on the draw weight. They really aren't very precise with it. You'd have to draw it down on a scale to see what it's actually drawing.

 

Thanks, I'll have to get a scale and test the weight then. In the end, and I know this is completely subjective, but what do you think of my plan? Ultimately, I am trying to make it enjoyable and safer for him by making it less complicated and "staging" his learning

 

Sounds like a solid plan to me. I help a lot of families get the little kids into the sport and you're pretty much doing what I recommend by easing them into it. Ultimately if you feel like he's ready for a "real bow" sooner than you thought, check out the Diamond Atomic. It's an amazing little bow and is very light and manageable for young shooters. I set one up last week for a 5 year old. He was shooting an 5-6" group at 5 yards before he left the shop and couldn't have been more excited.

 

Thanks for the heads up on the bow, I'll definitely check that one out as I do wonder if some of them are too heavy for him but, since he is 6, I want one he can grow with for a while. As for the timeline, I don't really have one, I will basically let him dictate the progression based on how he does. Thanks for the feedback!!