Go to an archery range or bow shop and find out your draw length and approximately how much weight you can pull back. Then starting shopping archery talk and craigslist. You will be able to find a used pse, martin, or bear for $250'ish. I spent $25 on my first bow, a bear whitetail II, and $60 on a martin firecat. They may not be as fast or light or flashy as the new bows, but they are still deadly in the right hands.