First bow was a Proline Point Blank off ebay for $100, then a Pearson Anaconda off ebay for $275, then a Pearson Pride from Cabela's for $600, then 2 months later another Pride from Cabela's (lost the first one[:@]), then a Bear Black Bear recurve for free. They all were pretty good bows to me. The Proline was slower but shot great and the Anaconda was just a sweet shooter. The Pride is just about all I need, short, fast, quiet. Super bow. The Bear was given to me. Probably from the early/mid 70's and looks brand new. I'm waiting on a string. That should be fun.