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Ilearned to shoot and bowhunt

with a succession of unremark-able, cheap or second-hand tra-ditional bows (if solid fiberglass canbe considered traditional), first a 15pound Bear Red Fox fiberglassrecurve, then a 30 pound Indian Archery fiberglass longbow (which Iactually killed scads of rabbits andcarp with) and finally a nondescript45 pound Shim-Bo laminatedrecurve with ambidextrous, stapled-on plastic handle/arrow shelves, which I killed my first couple deer with. Im reminded of Dana GarveysAngry Old Man skit during pastSaturday Night Live WeekendUpdates, ranting of how things usedto be better in the old days when I say,And I liked them just fine!

I cant begin to imagine what itslike to be a youngster with a passionfor archery today, to be privy to allthese terrific youth bows suddenly and readily available. If I were eight or10 or 12 again there would be noquestion what Id be begging forcome Christmas; even if pinning down an exact model might provehighly challenging. There are sudden-ly so many awesome bows for smallpeople to choose from choices canprove downright confusing.

Todays youth dont have to investmonths of concerted practice learn-ing to hit a target with consistency, afull year of utter frustration in thequest for their very first rabbit, missshots at dozens of tediously-stalked(and scarce) deer before finally con-necting on their first. In todays worldeverything is short-cutted, whichcome to think of it, considering videogames and organized sports and allthe other distractions vying for young peoples attention these days, maybethis is a good thing. There are still very basic youth bows available normal-ly for the youngest shooters, frommakers such as Martin and Bear

Archery but the very best youth

compounds essentially have all thebells and whistles of adult modelsfrom the same major companies,including built-in accuracy and con-sistency, simply scaled down tosmaller dimensions. This makes suc-cess on at least targets almostassured, instilling continued interestand allowing graduation to biggerthings such as big-game hunting.

Ive always been proud of the factI killed my first deer a mule deer doe at age 14 and all on my own, buttoday friends kids are successfully arrowing bucks at nine and 10 years

old. This is due in large part to better,

more efficient youth compoundmodels (and arrows and broadheadsto match).

The biggest selling point intodays quality youth compounds is ahuge degree of adjustability. As any-one knows, kids can grow like sum-mer weeds following summer rain.They outgrow clothes and shoes on aseemingly monthly basis.Thoughtfully-designed youth com-pounds allow kids to grow all they want without making their birthday or Christmas bow obsolete inside six months. Most are designed so they

can theoretically serve a kid from the

Todays Youth Bows Make it Simple

The new Mission Crazegoes down to 19 inchesin draw length and 19 pounds of draw weight, yet it also goes up to 70 pounds at 30 inches. Itsa bow that not only grows up with your child, it can serve awhole family of archers.


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grade school years through late teens.

For example, Mission Archerysincredible Craze can be adjustedfrom 19 to 30 inches of draw lengthand 19 to 70 pounds of draw weight;Bear Archerys Apprentice from 15 to27 inches and 20 to 50 pounds. Thiseasily takes a child from pee-weeclass 3-D to bowhunting whitetaildeer with a single bow. It also meansas a dealer you dont have to stock asmany models to serve a multitude of customers.

Alpine Archery 208-746-4717 www.alpinearchery.comWe know the future rests with

our younger generation, says BobProctor, President of Alpine Archery.Its imperative that not only do weget them interested in the sport of archery but we provide the absolutebest equipment possible to ensurethey succeed at it and enjoy it to thefullest so they will stay in it. We havepulled out all the stops with the intro-duction of our 2011 Jim Shockey Signature Series Lil Guff to make sureevery child shooting one will bepleased with the performance andaccuracy of this bow.

The Lil Guff, Alpines Youth

model is designed specifically for

archers five to 12. Its a dramaticimprovement in mechanical func-tion, durability and arrow speed overpast youth models from the compa-ny, including 7 inches of draw lengthadjustment (17 to 23 inches) via arotating modular system and draw weight adjustable from 10 to 35pounds. Bronze bearings in the 65percent let off Radical Force cams andtwo-piece rosewood handle platesare other notable features. The 2.5pound bow includes 32 inch axle-to-axle length and 6 inch brace andcomes in Black/Bonz Camo orBlack/Pink Camo.

The remarkable Ruckus is offeredfor shooters ages 10 to 16 (or adultladies) who are serious about their 3-D or ready for reasonable big gamechallenges such as turkey and deer. Itincludes all-machined componentsand a high-performance 65 percentletoff, bearing-equipped RadicalForce Cam. Its rotating modular sys-tem allows draw length adjustmentsfrom 22 to 28 inches and it has a peak draw weight of 50 pounds. The 3pound, 34.75 inch long bow includesa 6.5 inch brace height. These bowsare finished in either Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity or Pink Camo withblack limbs, and include rosewoodside-plate handle grips.

Both models are offered in bothright- and left-hand models. For 2011 Alpines Youth and Teen modelsare also priced to sell, with streetprices of $219 and $269, respectively.

Barnett Crossbows225-628-4016 www.barnettcrossbows.comThis Florida business has been in

the hunting industry some 50 years,bringing innovation and excellence to

to Start Them Off Right in ArcheryBy Patrick Meitin

Alpines completely redesigned Ruckus istermed a teen model, made with cutting-edge technology allowing shooters aged 10 to 16 to enjoy top-notch target accura-cy or wield enough power to hunt big

game.

PHOTO LEFT: The Lil Guff from Alpine is a hard-and straight-shooting little bow made especially for shooters aged five to 12. It is available in black,camo and pink versions to please any young archer.


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the crossbow market, selling morethan one million units during thattime. More recently Barnett hasbecome a youth-bow powerhouse,the Vortex Junior Compound Bow thetop performer in the nine-bow line-up, which also includes recurve mod-els. The Vortex is a highly-versatile lit-tle compound designed to be adjust-

ed easily between draw lengths of 17and 27 inches, and draw weights from16 and 45 pounds. The Vortex uses apivoting modular dual cam system with 60 to 70 percent letoff to ziparrows with authority. It can be had inright-hand models only, and in black or Next Camo finishes. Better yet, thebow comes in kit form, including three arrows, bow-mounted quiver,arrow rest and sight, plus the bowsunique out-in-the-open packaging can be used as a simple carrying case.

Bear Archery812-467-1200 www.beararcheryproducts.comThe well-received and sporty

Young Gun compounds of past sea-sons chiseled a permanent spot forBear Archery as a youth-bow authori-ty. In 2011 that position has grown

more pronounced, with the introduc-tion of the Bear Apprentice as theflagship to 14 other youth-bow options, including traditionalrecurves. This is a sweet-shooting lit-tle bow capable of spitting arrows outat 265 fps from a chassis weighing only 2.9 pounds and including 27.5inch axle-to-axle dimensions and 6

inch brace. The 70 percent letoff rotating modular hybrid cam systemallows 13 draw length positions from15 to 27 inches and draw weightsfrom 20 to 50 pounds in a single bow.Note, these adjustments can be made without a bow press. It includes big-bow features such as Contra-Bandno-stretch Dynaflight BCY stringsand cables, Teflon slide, pivoting machined limb pockets, fine-tunablesplit-yolk buss cables and head-to-toe Realtree APG HD camo (also Pink Camo). Better yet, this Ready ToHunt bow includes Trophy Ridges Whisker Biscuit arrow rest, 3-pin fiberoptic sight, peep, 4-arrow quiver andstring loop, so it is practically ready toshoot on purchase. The bow is offeredin right-hand only.

This is a bow thats ready to takeon a challenging 3-D course or even a

youngsters first whitetail deer, saysRoss Rinehart, Bear ArcherysMarketing Manager. Its priced to selland made to endure the roughesttreatment a young bowhunter candish out.

Diamond Archery541-284-4711

www.diamondarchery.comDiamond Archery by BowTechhas come to represent a lot of bow forthe money and their youth bow model is no exception. Back by popu-lar demand, the Razor Edge is a Ray Howell/Kicking Bear-endorsed youthbow utilizing a quick 75 percentletoff, rotating modular dual camsystem to provide a remarkable 11inches of draw length range (19 to 29inches). Offered in two peak draw

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Barnett, better known for some of the best crossbow values in the industry, also offersthe affordable but highly shootable Vortex youth bow.Its open packaging doubles as aconvenient carrying case and allows customers to check the bow out before they buy.

Bear Archery has remained at the fore-front of youth-bow technology. The YoungGun and Young Gun II have been big hitsin the past. This years hit with the kids isabove,the faster, more highly adjustable Apprentice, offering 265 fps potential.


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weight versions of 29 or 60 pounds(with the ability to back weight off 50percent) the Razor Edge covers draw weights from 15 to 60 pounds, rocket-ing arrows to 308 fps when set at 29inches and 60 pounds. The newly-designed ergo grip also accommo-dates a broader range of hand sizescomfortably, the 31 inch axle-to-axle

bow producing a forgiving 7 inchbrace. The bow can be purchasedalone, or with an optional Boondocks Accessory Package including quiver,3-pin sight, total-containment arrow rest and wrist sling, making it easy fora youth archer to get started.

Jim Velazquez, Media Relationsfor BowTech/Diamond and long-time archery insider, says, The RazorEdge is the best value youll ever find.It has such a wide adjustment range it will grow with a child from childhoodthrough adulthood with just one setof limbs. For the money it has a lot of performance to offer. Its an extreme-ly versatile bow; an incredible bow.

Darton Archery 989-728-4231 www.dartonarchery.comDartons youth bows have always

been cutting edge and packed withperformance. The new Ranger seriesis no exception. Its designed to fit thesmallest youngster but easily accom-modates the growing and aspiring

bowhunter. Its available in threemodels, the I with black finish (and15 to 30 pound weight adjustmentand 17 to 25 inches of draw lengthrange with 30 percent letoff); the II with black riser and Realtree APG HDlimbs and III in complete APG HDcamo or pink riser/black limbs (thelatter with 15 to 45 pounds of weightadjustment within a 15 pound adjust-ment range according to model and 17 to 28 inches of draw lengthadjustment). These 32 inch bowsinclude a 6-7/8 inch brace, weigh 2.9pounds and sport an effective letoff of 40 to 75 percent. The single-cam sys-tem includes nine draw length mod-ules to handle draw lengths from 17to 28 inches, without the use of a bow press. To be hon-est, though, while perfor-mance on thissystem is top-notch, adjust-ments for weight,letoff and draw length are morec o m p l i c a t e dthan on many other youthmodels.

Darton iscommitted to the youth market,and our versatileRanger seriesbow made here

in Michigan is an excellent vehicle forgrowing passions, says Rex Darlington, Darton Archery ownerand president. The bow is light- weight, with a wide range of adjust-ments for both draw weight and draw length. It allows the bow to grow withthe young archer and keeps the sportaffordable for their parents.

Darton is an approved supplierfor the state of Michigan After School Archery Program, this bow designerand bow company executive added.

Hoyt801-363-2990 www.hoyt.comWe have a strong tradition of

designing great youth bows, saysHoyts Marketing Manager, Jeremy Eldredge, and the Ruckus is justanother example of our commitmentto the future of archery and bowhunt-ing.

Hoyts 2011 Ruckus is a perfor-mance-driven youth bow offered at agreat price and loaded with technolo-gy normally reserved for big-boy

Diamond Archery by BowTech bene-fits from its found-ing companys cut-ting-edge technol-ogy.The Razor Edge is no excep-tion, a fast yet affordable youthbow with a broad range of adjust-

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bows. Sporting a full 10 inches of draw length adjustability via Hoytsall-new and speedy VersaFlex Cam(18 to 28 in .5 inch increments), theRuckus allows youth shooters todevelop skills with a bow that fits likea glove no matter what the latestgrowth spurt has wrought. This nail-

tough bow is made to last, but weighsonly 2.8 pounds with a 29.75 inchaxle-to-axle and 6.75 inch braceheight. The VersaFlex Cam system,Tec riser and YZ 50 limbs rocketarrows to speeds of up to 281 fps, tak-ing some of the guesswork out of range judging. The Hoyt Ruckus isoffered in 10 to 20, 20 to 30, 30 to 40and 40 to 50 pound draw weightranges to offer top performance intheir respective configurations.

Eldredge also had this to add, AtHoyt were deeply committed togrowing archery and bowhunting through our youth. Theres nothing better than getting kids involved inarchery and seeing them succeed.Ive never met a kid who didnt lovearchery once they gave it a try. One of

the keys to keeping them interested isproviding quality, high-performanceequipment allowing them to shootaccurately and consistently. Hoytsnew Ruckus is a perfect example of that bow. Its loaded with technolo-gies such as parallel split limbs, TecLite riser, AlphaShox, Fuse customstrings and more, but also allows ahuge range of draw length adjust-ment so it can grow with a kid.

Martin Archery509-529-2554 www.martinarchery.comMartin has long had the future of

archery at heart, offering one of the widest varieties of youth bowsaround. Martins General Manager,Scott Landwehr, puts it into perspec-tive. With 60 years and three genera-tions invested in the industry, we eas-ily see the importance of keeping kidsinterested in our great sport.

Interested youth need to be keptinterested, and that means equip-ment needs to be available for all agegroups. Martin Archery offersrecurves, longbows and compoundsin a variety of sizes so that all agegroups have something to choosefrom.

Models like the HedgeHog andTiger are made for the very youngestarchers and offer solid, straight-shooting options for pee-weethrough cub shooters just getting intoarchery. The HedgeHog comes inCompound (21 to 23 inch draw at 10pounds) and Recurve(14 to 21 inch draw at 5to 15 pounds) andincludes indestructiblecomposite construc-tion. The Tiger com-pound includes a T-ProSingle Cam and parallellimbs to insure a fast,shock-free shot. Theenclosed sight window allows either right- orleft-hand shooting witha single bow and cap-tures the arrow foradded safety. It offers 10to 20 pound draw weight and 14 to 24inch draw length with-out adjustment.

For big-game per-formance wrappedaround adult-bow design features, thenew Threshold Adventures Series by Wildman combines 305fps potential with a

Darton Archerys youth-bow selectionhas always been tops in terms of perfor-mance.The affordable Ranger I, II and III carry on that tradition, accommodating

archers from PeeWee to Youth 3-D classes.

Filled with Hoyt innovation but scaled

down to fit smaller shooters, the all-new Ruckus is designed to grow with young shooters.

Martin Archery has longkept the aspiring archer in mind. For 2011 one of the companys many options includes theHedgeHog Recurve,

priced to sell and madefrom tough materialsthat make it kid proof.


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complete compound bow packagethat includes everything needed tostart shooting right away. This is afull-size hunting bow including alightweight, durable riser and power-ful limbs. The machined aluminum,75 percent letoff single cam systemincludes a full set of interchangeablemodules that allow draw length

adjustment from 25 to 30 inches in 1inch increments, and without affect-ing draw weight (customers choose40 to 50 or 60 to 70 pounds). The bow weighs 4.2 pounds and includes a36.75 inch axle-to-axle length andforgiving 6.9 inch brace. The packageincludes two carbon arrows, Wildman launcher rest, quiver and 3-pin fiber-optic sight, plus its packag-ing box also doubling as a carrying

case. It comes in right-hand only andis covered in Next Camo.

Mathews, Inc.608-269-2728 www.mathewsinc.comNot every child can be a star

quarterback or gymnast, saysCorrine Yohann, Mathews Inc.

Marketing CommunicationsSpecialist, but every child can shootarchery and excel at it. Putting a bow in the hands of a child ignites theirfine motor skills and coordination,attention to detail, listening skills andmost importantly their self-esteem.Ive seen the most introverted childlight up and break out of their shell tobecome a more confident individual when a bow was in their handandthat is worth everything to Mathews,our CEO Matt McPherson andmyself.

Tim Strickland, host of Stricklands Archery Adventure televi-sion show, adds to those sentiments.In the 90s it became apparent lessand less kids were going afield. Theage of the computer had arrived andthe kids were the target for futuresales. Many people knew something needed to be done to get the youthout of doors and in the field so they could come face-to-face with actualreality rather than perceived truth. Inshort, the reality of what God createdin comparison with what man discov-ered.

The NASP program has createdthe potential for a beginning for mil-lions of youth to be grounded withthe experience that in many casesimpresses on youth feelings of accomplishment they have never felt

before. The great advantage is how well the positive instruction fromNASP works elsewhere. The trail fromNASP to the out of doors is a greatsuccess. A positive increase of youthlicenses is proof. Not long ago virtual-ly all states had low numbers of youthlicense sales. A positive increase hasnow replaced that.

Largely because of NASP thefuture for archery looks solid. All thefolks who were instrumental in start-ing NASP and those who keep it run-ning are owed more than can be paidfor the positive influence NASP has tooffer for our youth, Strickland con-cluded.

Mathews Genesis bows really deserve a lot of credit for setting theentire youth-bow movement intomotion. With its simple but effectivesystem that eliminates letoff on light-draw bows it allows many archers toshoot a single bow, as well as grow without rendering their bow obsolete.The result is a bow that accommo-dates draw lengths from 15 to 30inches. Adjustable from 10 to 20pounds, a Genesis set at 20 poundsproduces energy comparable to a 35pound recurve. The Genesis is offeredin eight colors, including BlueRaspberry, Key Lime, Wild Berry, RedCherry, Lemon Yellow, Camouflage,Pink Lemonade and Orange. TheGenesis is also available in starter kitsthat include five aluminum arrows,color-coordinated belt quiver andarm guard, two target faces and aninformative owners manual.

Of course Mathews is not one torest on its laurels. The Ignition isMathews first contribution to theperformance youth-bow market. This

Part of the Adventure Series by Wildmanline sold by Martin Archery, the Threshold is made with big-game hunting in mind,

designed to fit the teen or female shooterslooking for the power and speed of thecompanys bigger models.


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single-cam bow features Mathewsinnovations such as vibration-squelching string suppressors, fully-machined Aeroriser, sculpted woodgrip and Zebra Hybrid low-stretchbowstring. A generous 6.5 inch bracemakes it forgiving, with a 65 percentletoff to make it fast. Its available indraw lengths from 22 to 26 inches

(including half sizes from 22.5 to 25.5inches) and peak draw weights of 20,30, 40 and 50 pounds. An example of its impressive speed is illustrated by a26 inch draw set at 50 pounds, pro-ducing IBO ratings of 278 fps. Itsoffered in Realtree Hardwoods HD,Black Cherry and Blueberry finishes.Each bow is sold in a set draw length,though Mathews offers an affordablecam exchange program allowing cus-tomers to upgrade their bow as they grow. This assures maximum perfor-

mance at each draw length, but doesmake it a bit less convenient thanmany standard youth models.

Mission Archery608-269-2728 www.missionarchery.comMathews sister company

Mission is a relative newcomer to

archery but has been making quick converts with high quality at afford-able prices. The new Craze com-pound also happens to offer, perhaps,the widest range of adjustability intodays youth market though thisbow easily serves the average adultshooter. Its draw length adjustablefrom 19 to 30 inches and 15 to 70pounds of draw weight, allowing it tonot only last a young archer a poten-tial lifetime, but fit nearly any cus-tomer that walks through your door, without the need to change limbs orcams. Draw weight increases in pro-portion to draw length, so set at itsshortest 19 inch draw length pulling weights of 15 to 46 pounds are possi-ble; set at 30 inches 33 to 70 pounds.Seventy pounds of draw weight canbe achieved at draw lengths as low as25 inches. This is accomplishedthrough an easily-adjusted, rotating-

module system without a bow press. More impressive yet, set at 28inches draw length this 3.75 pound,7.5 inch braced bow yields an amaz-ing 306 fps. It produces this kind of performance at both ends of theadjustability spectrum. Its covered inLost Camo AT.

Our retailers say the Craze is

perfect for their business, says JonDuMars, Director of Sales for Mission.They dont have to stock variousdraw lengths and it can fit just aboutanyone who walks through theirdoor. With 40 pounds of (weight)adjustment and 306 fps speed, its aneasy sell to anyone thats looking forhigh performance on a budget.

Parker Compound Bows, Inc.540-337-5426 www.parkerbows.comParker is a family company and

has long supported the values of par-ents and mentors introducing kids tobowhunting, says Paul Vaicunas, vicepresident of marketing for Parker.We want those new hunters to havethe very best experience possible, so we didnt cut any corners when wedesigned the Side-Kick Extreme. Its ahigh-performance bow, in a little

Mathews deserves much of the credit for setting the modern youth archery ball intomotion. The Genesis is not only affordable,but designed without a set draw length or

draw weight that allows it to be shot by virtually anyone in the family.

Better known for Genesis youth bows,Mathews broke into the high-end youth/womans market with the incredibleIgnition, engineered for smaller shooters

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package. There is great pride sharedamong all of us at Parker when wereceive a letter or picture from a young hunter after theyve had a pos-itive hunting experience with ourproducts. We are part of their story forever when that happens.

The Side-Kick Extreme wasdesigned to meet this demand of

young and small-framed archers,now offered in hot pink after Parkerrecognized the National Archery Inthe Schools Program recorded 45 per-cent female participation. The bow weighs 3.2 pounds and includes com-pact 31 inch axle-to-axle dimensions.The machined aluminum riser and XP Extreme Parallel Limbs make itquiet and fast. They are offered inpeak draw weights of 29, 40 and 50pounds and 18 to 28 inch draw

lengths. All of this is easily adjustedthrough Parkers 80 percent letoff GWP cam and limb combo with nobow press. Its backed by a lifetime warranty. Furthermore, the Side-Kick

Extreme is part of the Grow withParker program, allowing the ownerto upgrade to heavier limbs of theshooters choice for only $50. The bow sells for less than $300.

The Side-Kick Extreme com-pound bow is one of Parkers greatsuccesses and dealer favorites, says Vaicunas. The features on this bow compare to top-shelf adult units, witha factory string suppressor, a two-piece walnut-finished grip and per-formance of up to 270 fps. With anextra-wide draw length latitude andpeak weights up to 60 pounds, theSide-Kick Extreme is not only easy fordealers to sell, but a lot of fun forshooters.

The popular Buck-Shot youthbow has been around more than six years, a proven design that has intro-

Rotating modules within each eccentric are used to adjust draw length on theMission Craze, starting as low as 19 inch-es. At that setting the limb bolts can be

relaxed to start a youngster at 19 pounds.

HannahTisdale,daughter of author Meitinshuntingbuddy StevenTisdale,used aParker Buck Shot set at 45 poundsto take her first deer at age 10.

The newly-designed Buck Shot Extremefrom Parker was reconfigured to accom-modate a wider range of shooters, fromPee-Wees to young adults; with 3-D win-

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duced thousands of youngsters toarchery. More recently the Buck-ShotExtreme was reengineered to reach a wider group of budding young hunters by introducing featuresfound on adult models. New risergeometry reduces weight to a mere2.75 pounds in a rugged machined-aluminum design, limb pockets have

been redesigned to allow more paral-lel limb profile and the weight range was expanded from 15 to 45 poundsin two models. The new Buck-ShotExtreme cam allows draw lengthadjustment from 17 to 26 inches (inhalf inch increments), while alsoboosting speed. The riser holds acomfortable Synprene grip andbraided wrist sling. Its offered withRealtree Max-4 HD or Next G1 Pink camo all for less than $250.

Both models can be purchased with optional Outfitter packages foraround $50 extra, fully assembled with a 3 pin fiber optic sight, peep,quick detach quiver and choice of Hostage or TM-style arrow rest.

PSE Archery 520-884-9065 www.pse-archery.comThe Tucson, Arizona, archery

giant has two awesome new youthbows for 2011; the Mini Burnermade for the littlest shooters, theChaos One designed for smaller-framed bowhunters seeking big-

game success. The Mini Burner is afeatherweight 2.5 pounds wrappedinto a 26.5 inch axle-to-axle, 7 inchbraced shooting machine able topropel arrows up to 261 fps at a 26inch draw length. It includes a draw length range from 16 to 26 inchesproduced by a 70 percent letoff dual-cam system and can be had in

peak draw weights of 20, 29 and 40pounds. Performance featuresinclude new Mini SF Technology limbs and new PSE FC Cam System, which allows easy adjustment andmaintains draw weight throughoutits entire draw length span. You canalso adjust the cam so the draw weight increases as the draw lengthgets longer or draw weight decreasesas the draw length is made shorter.Models with higher peak draw weight capabilities allow up to 20pounds of draw weight adjustment.Color options include black riser/Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity limbs, Pink Camo or HammertoneBlue. A Ready To Shoot Kit is alsooffered, including the bow, plusGemini Sight, Whisker Biscuit arrow rest, Mongoose Quiver, wheel peepand nock set. Upgrading to a higher weight option costs only $65.

The Chaos One has beenimproved for 2011, now offering 302fps potential at 28 inches and 60pounds. The 60 pound peak weightis new for the coming season (in

addition to 40- and50 pound bows). Itoffers draw lengthsbetween 24 and 28inches and letoff of 65 or 80 percent,all accommodatedby a single camand without a bow press. The bow weighs 3.3 poundsand includes 30.5a x l e - t o - a x l edimensions and 67/8 inch brace. Thebow is powered by a NI Single CamSystem with asym-metric idler wheelfor improved per-formance. It also

includes highly-

preloaded 12 inch split limbs thatproduce past-parallel geometry. TheMini Slim, Low Torque (SLT) Gripand multiple sight-mounting holesallow it to accommodate a widerspectrum of shooters. Like the MiniBurner, the Chaos One can beupgraded for weight for a mere $65.It is available in Mossy Oak Break-Up

Infinity, Skulz or Pink camo patternsand matte black and also includesthe option of a Ready To ShootPackage with the same accessory options as the Mini Burner.

Quest Bowhunting810-392-8431 www.questbowhunting.com A division of G5 Outdoors, Quest

burst onto the archery market withinnovation and precise engineering the original company made its name with. The Torch was built to gener-

Parkers you t h bows,such as t he Sidekick shown here, are offered in ready- t o-shoo t packages,se t up so all a kid needs arearrows, some basic ins t ruc t ion and a lo t of

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ate good speed and performance forthe small-frame, lower draw weightshooter. Plus the Grow as You Goguarantee allows the draw lengthand poundage to be increased as theshooter grows, says Joel Harris, G5Outdoors brand manager. In regardsto the Grow-As-You-Go Guarantee,the 2011 Torch can be upgraded for

increased draw length up to 30 inch-es and draw weight up to 70 poundsfor the life of the bow.

The 33 inch bow weighs 4.2pounds and includes a 6 inch braceheight. QS SD Cam Technology gives youth and small-framed shootersperformance needed for bowhunt-ing or serious competition, theforged T6061 aluminum riser mak-ing it highly durable and light- weight. It is available in draw lengths from 24 to 28 inches anddraw weights from 30 to 45 pounds.

In addition, the Torch is offered intough and innovative Gfade finish inRealtree Pink AP Snow Camo or APHD (about $400) or film dipped for$20 less. G5 Torch PackageComponents can also be ordered,including Cobra sight and G5 MetaPeep, Whisker Biscuit arrow rest and Alpine arrow quiver.

If the recent proliferation of quality youth bows is any indica-tion, the future of archery has neverlooked brighter. These models makeit easy to get young archers startedand much easier to realize success, whether the target is foam or fleshand blood. This assures kids stay

hooked and inspired; a highly-important element in todays hectic,distraction-filled world.

Like many youth bow models today,Quest Archery offers growing archersoptions for expansion, in this case theGrow-As-You-Go Guarantee, including up-grades for draw length and weight for thelife of the bow.

PSE calls the Chaos One a bow built for smaller archers hunting big game. It hasbeen improved for 2011, including a new 60-pound peak weight and 302 fps speed potential. It is also available in a Ready ToShoot Package.

PHOTO RIGHT: The little PSE Mini Burner accommodates draw weights from 16 to 26 inches and draw weights from 20 to 40 pounds, giving aspiring young archers 261fps speed potential and room to grow.

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