Is there any way you can shoot one before you buy it?

You have to keep in mind that opinions are just that--opinions. Ask which is better--Ford or Chevy, blondes or brunettes, Realtree vs. Mossey Oak, etc. etc. etc. and you'll get umpteen different opinions, which may or may not wind up being the same as yours.

I honestly can't remember if I've shot one or not--if I have, it was the older model. I've shot quite a few metal risered bows--somelot cheaper, some a lot more expensive--and I just don't care for them. They have their advantages and disadvantages like everything else, and you may love them, hate them, or be indifferent.

Anyhow, my point is you can get adviceon these boards, but don't bet your life's savings on someone else's opinion. You could throw out any name-brand and find folks that will say they are the best in the world, and others that don't like them at all.

With your first bow, your not going to know yet what you like or don't like, and that is subject to change as you develop your shooting style and taste in bows. Look for a decent usedbow (your not going to be able to tell much if any difference in a decent bow and a great one starting out),unless you just have the cash to spare. Get one that fits in a draw weight youcan comfortably control. Figure out what you like or don't like about it, and go from there. Do some trading, shoot as many bows as you can, andtake notes. Finding "the" bow will usually take a little time, but the good newsis the process isa lot of fun.


Chad