Best recommendation is to try and go somewhere you can shoot all kinds of bows. Your first bow is most likely NOT going to be THE ONE. As you spend time you will learn what you like and don't like in a bow and what you shoot better. Some spend their whole lives trading bows trying to find THE ONE, some find it on their second try. The more you can shoot before making your purchase the better advised you will be on what YOU are looking for. I'd suggest starting in the lower poundage range (40-50#) with either a longbow or recurve of decent length (60"+), which style is up to you. Try both before deciding.