It does not sound like you have very many places to buy crossbows or accessories so I would advise you to buy a recurve. Currently the only two would be the Ten Points or Excaliburs. Ten Point is very new to the recurve business but a very good company that really wants you to be happy. Excalibur is basically the original recurve company with an impeccable history of customer service that borders on ridiculous. What will be most meaningful to you is how often the bows will need attention being that you don't have a crossbow shop nearby.