I'd also add that you should spend some time with friends and their bows. You could shoot their bow, get their impressions and probably handle the bow a lot more than at the pro shop. (Pro shop is till a great start)

That is what sold me on the Parker last week. I shot a freinds several tims at our club and really like how it drew, held in my hand, and so on.

You also might have friends with different brands of bows.

Good luck

Greg