So updating this review"¦ the company really did us right and I appreciate it. Got a new bow and it's working really well. Realized they had a manufacturing glitch and sent us a new bow and my son is enjoying it. Big thanks to Olivia and her help on it! If you have an issue they will support you. Pretty cool and lots of bonus points for the folks who run this place.

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X-Mas gift, last minute - should have gone to a store for this one and probably spent more money on it. Anyway - So my Son used this twice, first time it worked great, second time he pulled the string back, the bow broke - not the string - the bow itself broke in half at the handle. Keep in mind this bow comes in two pieces and that is not what happened, the pieces coming apart - it broke. So I wouldn't recommend this product for that reason, it was cheap and I thought good enough for him to see if liked archery, but not durable enough, and if you do get it, just don't pull the string back too far - like a normal bow, as it might break. Like ours did.

I did not expect very much out of this simple little bow, but I was purchasing it for my kid who has never used one before so I want really concerned about that. I just wanted something my 10 year old could draw on their own to go to the archery range and do some target practice to have something fun to do outside, build some focus and attention, get a little exercise, that kind of thing. I tried it myself, however, and was very impressed that it not only easily hit the target on the first shot, but embedded the arrow more than halfway into the fiber target! This could function for small game hunting with enough practice and the right kind of arrows and heads.

My kid was but nearly as impressed, but still had fun learning range etiquette and getting to shoot targets with friends who were also out there getting in some archery practice. We lost one of the screws that holds the sight in place, so I'll need to find a replacement for that but my kid is still on the very basics of archery and doesn't even understand how to use that part yet. Assembling the bow was pretty easy for me, but I did need to sit while doing so in order to use my feet to hold the opposite end in place while stringing it. I also put the string on the wrong direction at first, but that was a very easy fix to make. The quiver feels very sturdy and even though the strap is awkward to get on/off I think it's going to last a long time and that we will become accustomed to it with use.

The arm guard is a little persnickety to adjust, so be aware of that if you have issues with dexterity or grip, and it is definitely sized for a child or small adult.

Assembly instructions were mostly in pictures, but overall easy to follow, especially if you already have some level of archery experience.

I would recommend this product to someone who is new to archery and especially for someone looking for a bow for a child age 8 or older. I think about age 8 is the youngest that would likely be able to draw this bow due to it's size, but that would definitely depend on your child's height and strength. Would probably also be great for seniors looking to maintain or gain arm strength. You're not going to be able to down a deer with this, but if you get good enough using it I can see it being able to take rabbits, squirrels, and similar sized small game with the appropriate arrows.

I like this set of bow and arrows. It provides much fun to my son and myself. It is a very beginner friendly.

Birthday present.
He was very excited.

Easy to use by 8 year old boy. The product appears to be made well.