I am also new to the sport junkman, most people on this forum recommended a Parker Bow for a begginer, I went to bass pro and they said "Parker Bows are excellent for starters." Sorry I dont really know anything, but just look around online and go up to your local Archery shop and play around with different bows and find the one that you like most. I did that and wound up picking the Parker Buck Hunter Outfitter, now I just need the $$ [:@]