I would recomend a cheaper used bow for a first time hunter!, chances are he will enjoy and stick with it, there is also a chance that he will drop it completely then 700.00 to 1500.00 dollars is lost, you could sell it but you will only get a fraction of that back!. Also, a used bow wont hurt as bad when stupid things happen and itneeds to be repaired, you know "newbi" mistakes!.