I wanted a bow that wouldn't break the bank and had arrows and everything I needed to shoot in one package. I was on Ebay the other night, just checking the ending auctions for compound bows and this Hoyt Raider Powerflex shows up for $289. The bow has a hard case, 4 Easton 2018 Gamegetter 2 arrows with 3 broadheads and 1 field point, 3 stage fiber optic sight, Cavalier arrow rest and a Tru Fire Hair trigger release. It didn't say what the bow is set up at with regards to draw length or poundage. It is adjustable from 60-70 lbs and 28-31.5" draw.

Does anyone know anything or have any experience with this particular bow? This is my first step into the world of archery and I'm excited to shoot this thing when it shows up next week. I have been checked at the local archery shop and my draw length is 29", but other than that is there anything that I should have done to this bow when I get it? I'm sure some of you will say take it to the shop and get it tuned "for you". What should I expect before things need replacing? The bow is claimed to be in very good to excellent condition and I hope that's the case. I was checking on the Hoyt website under thier "tuning" section and it appears that this thing was made in 1999. Does it have much life remaining? One thing for sure is that I plan on shooting it a lot to get good with it.

Also, do those "block" type backstops work good to justify the amount of money they cost? I will need some type of thing that will stop an arrow without ruining it. Are there any cheap alternatives or home made concoctions I may not know about? As a beginner I'm afraid about missing the backstop completely. Thanks for the advice