My husband stated me really into archery. A friend can be a wealth of info and first hand and hands on experience. Even a little wanna be bow has alot to teach a beginner. If you still have access to a friend with a bow I would try to abtain as much hands on experience with them and their bow as posssible.As for looking like an Idiot, dont worry about that,Ive been shooting for years and I can still look like an Idiot on a occasion.<img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>