Exactly,

I also wouldn't expect that the first bow you buy will be the one you will be using forever. As such, I wouldn't start looking at expensive custom bows right away. If you can get to a largertrad shoot maybe stop by and see what is available used. Or maybe check out some local stores that carry trad equipement. Another good thing to do would be to contact Chad (LBR here) and see if he has anything in stock that might fit your bill. Chek-Mates have very good value to them. Below is my Chek-Mate, which I got from Chad, I think cost mejust under$300 at the time.