For a starter bow, it's hard to beat a used recurve from the 60's and 70's. I've started out a few friends with an old Browning Apollo. It's a long 66" and a light 40#. The grip is comfortable for most, the poundage is low enough that you can focus on form and technique and not holding too much weight. You want to be able to contol the bow without your muscles showing any fatigue or stress. Eventually you will probably acquire bows of different weight and length and style. But in the begining keep it light, 36 to 40 and the longer bows are easier to control and are more comfortable to shoot and learn on. And with a little searching, you might find one for your price, although they seem to have gone up some in the last few years.