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Youth Compound Bows

With the right supervision, responsible kids can also shoot compound bows by using versions have been designed for use for their age group. They are essentially just smaller versions.

Bear Archery Brave III RH Compound Bow Youth Set w Arrows Quiver Sight Rest
Bear Archery Brave III RH Compound Bow Youth Set w Arrows Quiver Sight Rest
$64.99
Time Remaining: 21d 15h 37m
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2011 PSE Mini Burner Compound Bow 25 40 RH Youth Boys
2011 PSE Mini Burner Compound Bow 25 40 RH Youth Boys
$199.00
Time Remaining: 3d 20h 52m
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Nxt Generation X Flite Youth Girls Compound Bow
Nxt Generation X Flite Youth Girls Compound Bow
$65.95
Time Remaining: 10d 13h 34m
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Arrow Precision Buck Youth Compound Bow Set 25lbs 194
Arrow Precision Buck Youth Compound Bow Set 25lbs 194
$44.99
Time Remaining: 18d 9h 17m
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PSE New Youth Ranger Compound Bow Set 22 24LB RH 41415
PSE New Youth Ranger Compound Bow Set 22 24LB RH 41415
$57.99
Time Remaining: 26d 12h 12m
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10 Lbs Draw Length 24 Youth Compound Bow Set Yellow
10 Lbs Draw Length 24 Youth Compound Bow Set Yellow
$24.99
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NEW PSE MINIBURNER Youth Compound Bow Pink Right Hand 16 26 Draw 23 40 lb
NEW PSE MINIBURNER Youth Compound Bow Pink Right Hand 16 26 Draw 23 40 lb
$199.99
Time Remaining: 22d 13h 43m
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Bear Brave Camouflage Compound Bow Camo Archey Set Youth Child Kids Ladies NIB
Bear Brave Camouflage Compound Bow Camo Archey Set Youth Child Kids Ladies NIB
$81.59
Time Remaining: 4d 8h 14m
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NXT Generation Youth Compund Bow
NXT Generation Youth Compund Bow
$29.99
Time Remaining: 10d 15h 9m
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The two main differences between youth and normal compound bows are mentioned below.

The weight - Regular bows are lightweight but the youth versions are even more so which makes them easier for kids to carry and hold the correct shooting stance while they are lining up their shot. If the bow was too heavy, it would make it too hard to shoot and would be no fun for the owner.

The draw length - Not only are they lighter but they also need to work within a youngsters arm span. The distance between the bow and the pulling arm is smaller and can be easily adjusted. This also means that they are likely to need to change their bow as they get older as they will usually outgrow it within a couple of years.

Youth compound bows are often used by women who are just starting out in archery too, since the span and weight are much more comfortable. If you are considering a bow as a gift it is a good idea to get a proper fitting done since this can make a huge difference in usability.

Bows will vary greatly between different models and even the slighest change can affect how well it is suited to the archer. This can be the difference from realizing their shooting potential and giving up as they cant hit the target.