I don't know much about archery, so I figure it's probably going to be my next folly. Fly fishing,nm rod tying, golf and club building, salmon fishing, fly tying, garden...yeah, I need one more thing to do...sure.
If I had to go get one today, I'd go Bowtech Commander, due to brace, A to A, and speed...plus it looks like it's off of Star Trek. The forgiveness rating is high due to the forementioned, so being a rookie, it seems like it would last me for a while. Pricewise, I think used prices may drop as we get into spring.
Now here's a question: Not so long ago (and still today), guys shoot deer with recurves without all the do-dads that compounds have. As opposed to 10 gadgets on a bow, can't a guy get away with using just a sight fall away for a non-trophy situation. For example, I can hunt Hood Canal jsut 15 minutes away. What are the top 2-3 add-ons you'd use to keep your bow inexpensive?