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.
Nothing else needs to be said, shoot as many bows as you can and find the one that feels the best to you. Being new, a pro shop is the way to, they will help fit you into a bow with the right DL. Good luck and have fun with your search!