If you have access to a Pro Archery Shop, ask a salesperson what they have in stock and what they think from their sales experience is a good longbow. There are many good longbows that would serve your needs. Size of length, and esthetics are important becausemany manufactures make longbows with beautiful woods and in many different sizes. Do a little research and checkout the different brand choices.Demo thelongbow you are interested in. Use the same processes you used when you bought your first compound bow. If it looks goods, feels good, and shoots good; then that's a longbow you should consider buying. Good luck and great hunting.