Have you ever shot trad before?
I have not. I agree to get a good used longbow-any ideas where or what to get?
I don't think that a longbow is the way to go for a newbe myself. I would suggest something like a Samick Sage at about 35# - learn to shoot it, then work into a longbow. There is a book called "Shooting the Stickbow", I highly recommend spending your first $20 on that book. Enjoy your new hobby.