My first question whenever someone considers getting a new bow is "How much do you want to spend?". One has to consider that before moving forward...and to be more specific..."How much do you want to spend on just the bow itself" as compared to "How much do you want to spend on accessories?".

I usually suggest something like the PSE Nova for someone just getting into the sport because it offers a good bit of adjustability in draw length, a smooth draw cycle and in a relatively inexpensive package.