Yer gonna just have to hit the pavement and shoot everyone you can get your hands on. The one you want will be obvious when you shoot it. First thing's first. Set your price limit and STICK WITH IT. Just starting out, you prolly won't want something blazing fast. They just aren't very forgiving. Look for something w/ a longer ATA, in the 34-36" range, and a brace height in the 7 1/4" and up range. 7 1/2 would be better, but that's just me. You gotta also decide if you'll be using a release aid or fingers. For fingers, get a longer ATA bow, 36" and up. A good place to start is Reflex. Very, very nice bows for not a lot of money. I think the Super Slam, which is their high end bow (other than the Chuck Adam's Caribou) sells for around $500 bare bow. They make several others, but that's the high end. Have fun picking one out, and you best HURRY! Bow season is right around the corner. Let us know what you decide on and don't forget the pics!