First of all get the poundage according to what you are going to hunt. Next the shorter he bow the more pinch is created, longer bow more forgiving. All sports have one thing in common. The better the equipment the better you wil be, this does not mean go buy a black widow, but don't buy the cheapest thing you can find. Start buy looking in the price range you are willing to spend, find the product and try it out , I can't express this enough.. You can get a bear grizzly for 319$ and they shoot very well. Damon Howat makes a very good bow but the price is a little higher