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shagz321
02-12-2009, 10:14 PM
im looking to purchase a new youth bow for my son, he needs a 40-50 pound with 22" draw. been looking at diamond,pse and parker. im a bowtech guy so wanting a diamond for him but would like to get the best most forgiving bow for him. any thoughts on the 3



Michihunter
02-12-2009, 10:31 PM
The Razors Edge is the cats meow of all the ones you have listed. If money's no object, that would definitely be the one I chose.
Skinner 2
02-12-2009, 10:37 PM
40 to 50 lb with a 22 draw. Stout kid!

Let us know what you decide and how it works out. I have one moving in on his heels but will take a little time for him to get there.

Skinner
buckslayerII
02-13-2009, 07:28 AM
Your child is already at higher DW's. The problem with most youth bows, in my experience, is that they only have about a 10# DW range per limb set, even thought the DL will adjust over like 10".

The new RazorEdge by Diamond solved that with a 15-30 or 30-60# DW range. I have yet to see one at the shop (they're always sold out) to put it on a scale and see if it'll do full DW at any DL, so that's still a question. But, for now, it looks as though Diamond has solved the issue of have to keep buying the next limb size up. Like I said, I haven't handled one yet, so I have no idea what the draw cycle or wall feels like.

Mission (Matthews' lower end counterpart) introduced the Menace this year as well. It only goes to 50# from what I'm reading, but still has that large DW and DL range. Guys are saying they're about $250 bare bow.
Walleye Wizard
02-14-2009, 06:42 PM
My buddy bought a Mathews for his girlfriend. I don't remember the name of it though. I think it is a new model for this year, for woman and small frame shooters. I bought a Parker sidekick for my son. I love it and so does he. It has parallell limbs and everything. It shoots really nice. The only thing is you will have to start out with the highest limbs for it though.(40 to 50) It also has 10" of DL. My son shoots 29# at 21". Hope this is helpful.
shagz321
02-15-2009, 05:11 PM
im looking to purchase a new youth bow for my son, he needs a 40-50 pound with 22" draw. been looking at diamond,pse and parker. im a bowtech guy so wanting a diamond for him but would like to get the best most forgiving bow for him. any thoughts on the 3


we went and shot all 3 bows this wk end and i must say all are great, but when he shot the new razors edge after just one shot he said this is it. its draw lenght and weight are great, no press for the lenght and that much af a weight adjustment from the limb screw. this bow is fast,quite,smooth and really forgiving. i really think that this bow will steal the season and it wont be long before the others follow this idea. if anyone is looking for a new youth or ladys bow, ithink this is it.
shagz321
02-15-2009, 05:14 PM
oh and by the way yes you can get all the draw weight at any lenght.
Michihunter
02-15-2009, 05:14 PM
we went and shot all 3 bows this wk end and i must say all are great, but when he shot the new razors edge after just one shot he said this is it. its draw lenght and weight are great, no press for the lenght and that much af a weight adjustment from the limb screw. this bow is fast,quite,smooth and really forgiving. i really think that this bow will steal the season and it wont be long before the others follow this idea. if anyone is looking for a new youth or ladys bow, ithink this is it.I had a feeling that that would be a 'last stop' bow (no need to try anything else).:D:D They are indeed something else. Good luck with it and happy shooting.;)
GVDocHoliday
02-15-2009, 05:56 PM
Nothin' better than a young'n shootin'.

Just make sure the shop sets that bow up correctly for him and that he's comfortable with it. It'll make shooting more enjoyable and will more than likely keep him with it.

Might also want to take him back in sometime in August and make sure he didn't sprout an inch in draw length...that happens when they're that age.
buckslayerII
02-15-2009, 11:03 PM
oh and by the way yes you can get all the draw weight at any lenght.

Thanks for the info! What does the wall feel like? Pretty firm or a bit mushy?
shagz321
02-16-2009, 12:16 AM
the wall is real solid for a youth bow
shagz321
02-16-2009, 12:21 AM
had to goto cabelas for the bow, everyone else was sold out, i set all are stuff up but they did a great job setting him up. they spent alot of time with him. thanks and i will keep an eye on his draw lenght, which is very easy to adjust on this bow-no press