Hey, I'm Frank from Shen Valley, VA. I have been lurking here for awhile reading, but I finally decided to sign up and post.

New to bowhunting, don't even own a bow yet.
Have shot a couple of bows from most of the big names...

BowTech--Mighty Mite, Justice, Liberty
Hoyt--Xtec, Vipertec
Parker--Phoenix 32, Ultralight 31
Mathews--Outback

I am looking for comments from anyone on any of these bows or suggestions of others that you like... I liked all of the BowTechs and both Hoyts, and I thought the Mathews had to too much hand shock. Any comments, suggestions? Info on arrows, releases, and rests would also be greatly appreciated!

Welcome to the board and post away!

Don't overlook Martin, Darton, and some other fine line of bows. As far as the Hoyt bows........give the Ultratec a hard look. Its a little longer axel to axel and very smooth........probably Hoyt's most popular bow.

Welcome aboard and shoot a bow that feels good to you! Your off to a good start!! Have fun and good luck.

Welcome frank! Best advice i could give a beginner would be shoot as many bows as possible Then choose the best that fits you and your style of hunting whether it be ground or tree or both? then fit it with the best sight, rest, arrows,ect, That you can find But remember frank it does`t matter how much you pay for a bow? If you can`t hit what you aim at it does`t make any deference! Practice as much as possible and when you think your ready? go practice somemore.

Thanks for the info guys.

Planing a trip to a proshop that friend told me about.
Not much faith in my local one. Do any of you know of
any books or videos for a guy new to this great sport
trying to setup his frist bow.

Welcome to the board!!!!!! There are a ton of great bows out there but...............

In the wheelie bow end of it Your right in line with my thinking, Hard to beat Perfict.

I prefer the BowTechs but, you should shoot bows until you settle on one. As for rests, the Trophy Takers are very good (popular, too) rests. The Scott releases are very good. Try a Little Bitty Goose. The length is easily adjustable to fit anyone.