I have a 14 yr old son who's only requestfor Christmas is a bow. He has killed a couple of deer with a rifle, but it adamant that he wants to bow hunt. I want to get him one but not spend a fortune on something until I know that he will stick with it.

Can you guys give me some suggestions on good starter bows that can grow with him as he finishes this growth spurt he is on. Adjustable draw length, reliable and a good value. I dont necessarily want the cheapest bow out there but a good one for the money.

Mission Craze

Diamond Razor's Edge

Mission bows

Bear Apprentice II

Santa just bought my 7 yr old a Diamond Infinate Edge by Bowtech. Fully adjustable and field ready. I also checked out the Bear Apprentice II. Santa was gonna get the bear until I found the Diamond. The two have similar adjustments concerning poundage and draw length. I will let you guys know how it shoots once we get it sighted in.

I like that diamond, I want one for my 8 yr old. Heck it doesn't look like a bad tree-stand bow for me...too bad I already have one.

X2!!!!
Check out the draw length and draw weight range! If something were to break on your bow you could set this one up to your specs in little time.

That craze is a nice bow too, just costs a bit more than the edge. IMO it's worth it, but I know what ya mean about wanting to make sure hell stick with it. If you watch archery talk or ebay, the crazes have been out long enough you can pick up one in near new condition for around 300 complete.

My son shoots the Mission Craze and loves it.

found a bowtech diamond razor's edge last christmas on ebay... its a youth bow but adjustable for adults... my 13 yr. old loves it, and I do too! no complaints...

Bought my son a PSE Chaos it ranges from 15 to 50# draw and has a very selective draw length to fit young hunters. You can also purchase a different set of cams for this bow for around 75 bucks which lets you draw up to 60 been a great starter bow for my boy. He just killed his first one this season he is 13.

Yall know im gonna plug Bear.

But seriously...no other company has one with the range of the Bear Apprentice II that ive seen.


15-27" & 15-60#s. I cant wait to get my daughter one when I can. I hope to have her bow hunting with me next year.

I have a Ben Pearson Predator that I might would let go of.It's set at 28" and 55lbs. And according to specs it is adjustable from 26.5" to 30.5". It has all needed accessories to start shooting. Copper John battle axe sight, drop away rest, bohning quiver, sims stabilizer, peep and wrist sling. Has been shot less than 100 times. Shoot me a PM if you are interested.

Diamond Infinate Edge.
Draw weight....5-70 lbs. draw Length. 13-30".

The Diamond and the Bear have the most adjustment..... Without having to change cams or limbs for the draw or weight increments.

My son is twelve and is shooting a PSE brute x.25 to 30 inch draw with 60 pound limbs which gives it 40 to 60 pound range great smooth bow. You can get a brand new bare for around 300 bucks we started him out with a mission at first when he was 7 the PSE IS A LOT better bow in my opion .