Couple of things to remember when starting out Trad shooting. First get a bow lighter than you think you need. 30-35# for an average size guy will work you much harder than a 70# compound. Second get a bow longer than you think you need 62-64" bows are smoother and easier on the fingers. Third don't spend much money on your first bow. You may not like it and if you do you will likly be wanting a different bow within a couple months anyway. I highly recommend "Shooting the STickbow" for all new shooters - $20 from amazon and the text book for trad shooting. Good Luck with it.
