If you do go with a compound I would suggest checking out the Browning Rage. It' s designed to grow with younger archers by providing a full 10" of draw length adjustment (21-31" ). It' s available in either 45-55 pounds or 55-65 pounds with a 70% let off. The bow has a 35" axle to axle length and an 8" brace height which should help make it a little more forgiving to shoot. It' s available in a combo that includes sight, rest, peep, & quiver.

I recently met up with a local high school teacher who shoots for Browning. He had an opportunity last year to teach archery to his students for 2 weeks. They all received a Browning Rage to shoot during the class & to take home afterwards. (Check out www.Browning-Archery.com under " current events" for the full story.) The bottom line is that these kids were of all different shapes & sizes (and many had never even held a bow before) and because of the adjustability of the Rage it was able to be set up for each of them. I had an opportunity to shoot with some of the students and check out the Rage firsthand & I was definitely impressed. It looks like a great bow. The listed 292 fps may be a little optimistic, but it' s still a great shooting bow none the less.