You can get a used bow on Craigslist for @$50.00. I've bought several, have a bow smith check them out for flaws, then hand them out to new hunters, or resale. My old recurve is the new property of the daughter of a friend, and I have an Indian Stalker ready to hunt now 45-55lbs set for a release (which I have never used). Otherwise, it is a match for the one I hunt with,( but mine has no sights, I shoot instinctive)