RE: Help with bow choices
I would buy a used bow, a 2002 or 2003. For under $500, you can buy ANY bow that has been made in the last 2 years.
If you buy used, you can get a like new top of the line bow, or you can buy a new mid class bow. You make the call. Check with your local shop, they probably have some good used bows coming in now that the 2004's are out. Good luck.