Looking for youth equipment

[dennis502]

I posted in the Classifieds but I know they're not accessible to everyone. I'm looking for help in tracking down some youth equipment.

I host groups of kids at my hunting camp throughout the year and archery is a big part of the weekend. I just learned that the equipment I've been borrowing is no longer available (he sold it, and didn't think to ask if I wanted to buy it!), so I need to buy some gear.

Kids range in age from 5-16, so I would need bows, arrows, and arm guards to fit all. I think 4-5 different bows would cover it.

Any ideas on best place to get quality gear without breaking the bank? Ideally, I'd like to keep it under $500...

[Bud B.]

The Bear Crusader is a good one. They are tough and can take being dropped and mistreated and will suit the ages you mention. For the smaller tikes the Wizard will work.

https://store.schoolspecialty.com/OA_HTML/xxssi_ibeSearchResults.jsp?type=search&searchType=productResults&minisite=10046&query=&r=~Brand=Bear+Archery

Make sure to get feather fletched arrows for them. Cajun Archery or Rose City for inexpensive arrows might be a good place to check.

[Mike Mecredy]

sent you a PM

[Bud B.]

Not sure if you have targets, but, the foam blocks from Tractor Supply used in trailer shipment work well for kids. 9 blocks make a roughly 4'x4' target.

They might give the blocks to you if you have a TSC near you.

Shrink wrap holds them together.

[stickhorse]

let me know how what you need for arm guards and tabs, will get some made for the kids.

[tomsm44]

Might check out some of the older bows.  Some of the lower end ones will go in the $40-$75 range and are usually 20-35#.  Do you need any left handed bows?

[dennis502]

Thanks, guys. Good ideas and gracious offers all around. PM's sent.