I would say get one from someone local, the internet is no place to get something as personal as a bow. As for which bow is better for a beginer that is up to you, nether is better or worse for a beginer. I got a long bow just becauseI THINK THEY ARE MORE HARD CORE. Recurves are just as cool and fun to shoot. I just like the long bow better, this is coming from someone who has been at this for about a year, soooooo.