RE: New bow hunter
i tell this to all newbies because they all seem to want that $400 range. and for that money you cant really go wrong with the classics: Bear, PSE, Pearson, Browning
but parker is known for bows that will grow with you. you also mentioned martin and diamond both make fine bows for the money
BOTTOM LINE GO OUT AND SHOOT TILL YOU FIND THE ONE YOU LIKE BEST.
good luck