Thanks for the input so far guys, I am sure there will be many more questions to come.

I looked at the Chekmate bows, and liked the looks of them. Just as cheap as a new Bear also. Any idea what their delivery schedule is like? This will probably go down as a Christmas present, as long as I am nice and not naughty.

Then we need arrows, and either a glove or tab. Ultimately it will be for hunting, probably in cold weather, so what do you guys use for that as far as gloves/tabs? What is the preferance and why?

Armguard? Sign of DL too long on a compound, but for a 'curve? Do I need one?

What other accoutrements do I need?

Just trying to get a feel for what a complete setup would be.