GuidesDraw Weight vs Draw Length Explained
Draw weight vs draw length explained: what each means, how they are measured (ATA standard), how they interact on recurves and compounds, and how to set both.
October 15, 2026 · 10 min read
Bows
Youth Archery
Children can start archery young with the right equipment and supervision. These articles cover sizing a youth bow, appropriate draw weights, arrows and protective gear, and how to keep early sessions safe and fun.
Youth Archery articles (10)
Guides
NewsAichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games Archery: India Tops Table, Records Fall
2026 Asian Games archery results from Okazaki: India won five golds including a first women's recurve team title and all three compound team events.
October 3, 2026 · 3 min read
GearArm Guards, Gloves and Tabs for Young Archers
Does your child need an arm guard, finger tab or archery glove for kids? What youth programmes require, how each piece should fit, and where eye safety fits in.
July 20, 2026 · 4 min read
GuidesArchery Merit Badge: Requirements Explained
Archery merit badge requirements explained: safety rules, whistle commands, arrows, equipment, scoring and the scores Scouts need, and how parents can help.
June 21, 2026 · 5 min read
GuidesDraw Weight by Age: A Starting-Point Chart
Draw weight by age, from named sources: what NASP, Scouting America, USA Archery, Genesis and Bear suggest for young archers, and why strength matters more.
March 6, 2026 · 5 min read
GuidesHow to Choose a Bow for a Child: Sizing, Draw Weight and Safety
How to choose a bow for a child: when to start, recurve vs youth compound, draw weight and bow length by size, matched arrows, safety gear and where to learn.
November 19, 2025 · 9 min read
GearFiberglass Arrows: Who Should Use Them?
Carbon arrows vs fiberglass: why fiberglass arrows suit kids' sets, camps and bowfishing rather than target or hunting, and how to inspect them safely.
Updated October 6, 2026 · 4 min read
NewsWinnipeg 2025 Youth Worlds: Korea's Depth, India's Breakthroughs
Winnipeg 2025 World Archery Youth Championships: Korea reached all four recurve team finals while India's Chikitha Taniparthi and Sharvari Shende won gold.
August 24, 2025 · 2 min read
GearSafe Archery Targets for Kids
Choosing an archery target for kids: toy suction targets vs real foam or straw, backstops and netting, safe spacing and distances, and supervision.
Updated October 6, 2026 · 5 min read
ReviewsBear Cruzer G3 Review: The Grow-With-You Compound Bow Explained
Research-based Bear Cruzer G3 review: 14–30 in draw, up to 70 lb, 75% let-off. Published specs, who it suits, and how it compares with the Diamond Infinite 305.
Updated July 10, 2025 · 4 min read
