Hard call to make there, since nowadays there are recurves with longbow risers, longbows with recurve risers, take-down longbows that shoot/feel like recurves, etc. Basically the most forgiving bow will be one that is cut to or slightly past center, and not super short. A short speed demon is not what I would reccomend for a starter bow. The fastest bows are not as forgiving, the short bows are not as forgiving. There are bows that, in a particular class, are more forgiving than others, but generally speaking if you have a 28" draw, I'd go with a 60" recurve cut to or past center. This is a very general statement though. If you have an average draw length, look for an old Pearson, Bear, Shakespeare, etc. to get a feel for the sport and figure out what you want in your next bow (there will be a next one--lol).

Chad