I prefer a solid limb, two-cam bow with a minimum 38" length and brace height not less than 7". I want the letoff to be 65%. I don't look at speed all that much. I've taken deer with traditional equipment slower than the slowest compounds on the market today. Price isn't a major concern either. I must say I've never seen a bow I considered worth more than about $500.00 but that covers most of them anyway. The type of cam recently became quite important. I've had shoulder and back problems so energy wheels will probably grace my next bow.