Dittos on RDHunter's post. The guys at the archery shop know the equipment and know how to get you started. I went to a sporting goods store looking around at bow equipment before I ever bought anything. The clerk.....an avid bowhunter.....got me aside and told me instead of buying the rig (Browning bow) I was looking at, I should go to the archery shop down the road and get set up. Best advice I've had so far. They can get you into "entry level" stuff fairly cheap and you can go from there.

The other advice I'd give you is what you've already done. The guys and gals on this forum have a world of experience and know-how and are usually eager to share. No question should go unanswered! Together with the archery shop, forum, and any bowhunting friends you have, you and your son can become proficient in a short time. BTW, kudos on getting your son into archery! Ray