Originally Posted by okgobbler

Everyone's got their own preference on brands. They all have their good qualities. Your best bet is to go to a local archery shop with an indoor range and shoot several different bows. As a beginner to archery, you might want a bow with a fairly long axle to axle and brace height. I am by no means an expert, but to me these are more forgiving. Don't get caught up in buying the fastest bow. Smooth and quiet is the way to go.