why not just go in the back yard and cut off a branch from the trusty ole oak tree tie a shoe lace to it and start shooting lol
but seriously bigcountry I think hit the nail right on the head dont start off new and the martin long probably would be the way to go. I started off shooting as a child when I could barely walk and my grandfather taught me instinct shooting before I ever knew what a compound was. the longbow suggestion would be my recommendation .happy shooting