As far as the beginner bow thing. One is as good as the other. Alll of the top end bows are so close performance wise and shootability wise that it is really nothing more than personal preference of the "feel" of the bow. The biggest thing you want to watch for with your first is not to overbow yourself. Make sure you are comfortable with the draw weight or you will have a heck of a time learning to shoot right. If you are coming from shooting compounds its a whole new set of muscles if you are completly new to bows you will be so much further ahead to start light. Good Luck