Bear Archery Titan Bow for Youth, Recommended Ages 12-16, Ambidextrous, Continuous Draw Weight Up to 29 lb., Continuous Draw Length Up to 28-inches

This bow is just what I expected. This bow arrived as pictured and described on the seller's page. It alsomatched the 4 and 5 star reviews. Why fives stars anyway? This bow arrived with the end tip ( where the bowstring is attached ) completely off. It appears that this tip wasn't glued at the factory. However. I haveglued this tip back in place and have to wait 24 hours for this repair. I liked this bow so much that, itwasn't worth the trouble to return it for this little repair.I don't know if my repair will stay on during use of the bow or not. I just got the bow today and cannot use ituntil the tip is fixed (24 hours). Amazon did discount the bow a little. If it works properly after the repairI will not return it. ( It is that much of a bow for the price ). I still give it five stars for its qualityand price. I do believe this tip falling off is just a little oversight at the factory, which can happen onany manufactured product.I will advised you (the readers)more about this bow when I use it. By examination of this bow so far,I believe that it is a tough and rugged well made product for the price....P.S. The glue that I put on the tip did not work. I have ordered another one and returning this bow.Just a manufacture's oversight, I guess. I do believe this is a very fine bow for the price...10-12-13I have received my new bow. I fully agree with the other 4 and 5 star reviewers. This is a fine bow for the priceand for beginners. It shoots smooth and is very powerful and true up to about 40 to 50 feet, I haven't tried it at anygreater distance yet. I am very satisfied with this bow and happy that I ordered the second one...08-27-14Still using this bow and it looks as the day that I received it. It appears that this bow gets better all the time orI have learned to shoot it. If you are interested in archery this is the bow to begin with, I'm telling you this itemis made very well and no fault what-so-ever...

Now I didn't get this bow in hopes of becoming the next Katness or Lara Croft. Not everyone is going to get into archery because of the mass media, though I'm certain a lot of people probably did buy this just for that purpose. I did archery when I was a youth, and sort of drifted away from it as I grew up. Actually, I played a round of Archery Tag (the arrows look like they're marshmallow tipped, and the bows are kid-friendly), and it kicked my ass so royally that I was embarrassed. My hand/eye coordination was off, I could barely get the arrow in the right spot, half the time I couldn’t eve notch it correctly… and forget about hitting anything at all. Sometimes all it takes is one such embarrassing moment to change your outlook on just how bad you are at every sport.. thing ever.Now that I want to get lean arm muscles in a fun and productive way, I thought I'd pick up the bow again. And, hopefully, not embarrass myself in such a manner if I end up playing Archery Tag. This bow has been very fun and simple to use. Even the string that comes with it was easy to install (I used the step through method, and it worked after a couple of tries). But that's it, the bow, arm guard, wrist guard, etc. are up to you to purchase.My basic body profile is that I’m 5’3” and under 120 pounds, so using this bow actually has increased by arm tone. I can feel my arms start to wobble after I’ve shot a few dozen arrows off, and my arm even aches a few days later. It's probably because I'm a wee bit out of shape, but getting my arm muscles back is more fun with this bow than doing exercises or going to the gym. I'm also improving my hand/eye coordination, patience, and aiming capabilities.

Only buy this as a set if the price is better than the bow by itself. The arrows, shooting tab and quiver are useless. The arm guard is functional if it fits your arm - it doesn't fit mine. The target is usable for as long as any paper target would be usable.First, make sure you know how to string the bow. By this I mean that you understand which direction the bow is supposed to bend. It has a slight recurve to it. If you think the string it came with is too short, you're probably doing it the wrong way. I also suspect this is the cause for the tips coming off. Strung properly the force of the string should press them onto the limbs. Strung incorrectly, I could imagine the tips being pulled straight off the limbs.Speaking of the string, you can get started with the one it comes with, but as soon as possible you should take the bow to your local shop and get a real string and have them put a nock indicator on it.While you're there you can buy some proper arrows with feathers instead of flights. I shoot a 30" Easton XX75. I also shoot some Carbon Express 30" arrows with flights - despite my advice above to the contrary. They have different weights, so I have to adjust, and they kick out a little more, but at distance they flatten out mostly ok. I just adjust my aim and it's all good.I don't use an arm guard nor a shooting tab or glove. If the string is hitting your arm it's usually because there is something wrong with your form. While you're at the archery shop set up a lesson or two. Make sure it's someone who knows how to teach recurve. One or two hour long sessions could really help if you are having trouble hitting the target or being consistent.I'm able to shoot this bow at 20 yards (indoor range), with a mixed quiver of the aforementioned arrows, into an 8" group. They penetrate into the target block about 6" with 100 grain field points.It's not legal to hunt with this, but it could certainly be lethal, especially with broadheads. Many a deer has been harvested with a bow of this poundage or less. Handle with care and observe safety protocols at all times.Since its made out of fiberglass, it should last for a good long time. Never dry fire and always let it down by removing the string when finished. Store it flat.With a little practice, and a lesson or two if you need it, this bow (not the extras) should bring you many, many hours of enjoyment.