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Old 07-30-2007 | 08:31 PM
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LOL....and you haven't even picked the bow out yet.....Wait till you start dressing her up! There are literally HUNDREDS of options to choose from. Head to your local pro shop. You'll get the best help there.

For the money, Reflex is EXTREMELY difficult to beat. They are fantastic bows, and the Growler is superb.

I'll give some BASIC guidelines....

1. Set a price, and STICK WITH IT

2. Educate yourself on the basic, general styles of bows, the terminology, and geometry of them. (sounds difficult, but it's quite simple)

3. Educate yourself on the basic styles of accessories.
a. sights
1. fixed, multiplepin
2. single pin slider
3.pendulum
b. rests
1. full containment
2. drop away
3. prong style
4. flipper/springs
(I'm sure I forgot a couple there)

c. stabilizers
There are a gillion (that's scientific lyngo for a heck of a lot) different styles of stabs on the market. As with all accessories, they range from quite inexpensive to downright ridiculous. But you basically want a good stabilizer that will absorb vibration and quiet the bow. Most good ones on the market now days do both of those.

d. arrows
1. aluminum
2. carbon
3. aluminum/carbon combination

This could go on a while, but you get the drift.....Catalogs are good for getting a feel for what's out there. This sight is a TERRIFIC tool for wading through the garbage, and of course there is the pro shop, probably the best option of all.

Good luck in your decision, and don't be afraid to ask questions here.
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