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Posted: 10/21/2013 5:41:09 PM EDT
My son who will be 9 in two weeks has been into archery the last couple of years.  (Thanks to Indian Guides)

He received a really nice Bear compound bow w/real string for xmas last year (from santa ) and has tried a variety of arrows over the last year between aluminum, carbon fiber (I think) and some types of composite?  I tried reading the arrow but there aren't many marks regarding their makeup, but got them from Dicks, they were $4 each other way I think regardless of what kind.

The carbon, while even though don't break really are heavy & slow while the aluminum ones are light & fast & don't need to adjust the elevation as much because of this.  He prefers the aluminum overall so I would like to order maybe 10+ for his birthday in a couple of weeks.

Any great deals online?

I have realized over the last year that I need to start repairing the arrows since he plans on sticking with the hobby.  I've had feathers, tips & the part you clip on the string all break or come off & instead of throwing these arrows out, I'd like to repair them as it's got to be a lot cheaper compared to constantly buying arrows, which is just part of this hobby for one reason or another (unless you repair)

Can anyone offer a basic arrow repair kit for me to get as well?

What about a straightener for the aluminum arrows, the guy at camp this weekend mentioned that you can fix aluminum ones when/if they get slightly bent.

What are my options?

Also thinking of getting him a wrist quick-release, but the ones I've seen are usually too big for him & are for hunting so have a SUPER hair trigger it seems.  Any suggestions?

Thanks guys.


Link Posted: 10/24/2013 4:33:04 PM EDT
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Look to see if the length cannot be adjusted - both Scott releases I have can be made to be pretty short.

Also, many have an adjustable sensitivity for the  trigger

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