[/align]How much bowshooting have you done? Skill level will play a key role in bow selection. Longer axle to axle length bows with higher brace heights will be easier for a novice to learn to shoot with. 36" or longer and say a 7 1/2" or higher brace height would be best. Shooting with fingers or release? For fingers you will want a ata of 40" or longer to eliminate "finger pinch". A good bow, IMO, for a beginner at a good price would be the Reflex Grizzly. $299, relatively fast (305 fps), 38" long ata, 7 1/2" brace height. Good shooting bow and is very forgiving of imperfect form. Reflex makes a tough, no nonsense hunting bow. Shoot one and see if it feels right. Shoot others as well. Find one that fits and feels right. The accessories you use are a matter of preference. There are more good accessories today than ever. Don't skimp on them. A mid-priced bow with good accessories will usually shoot better than a top-end bow with junk accessories. Hope it helps and welcome to archery/bowhunting.