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>how to determine what size bow to get
bow size is usually dependent on your length of pull.
If you don't know yours you can measure your full arm span then divide it by 2.5 . At most shops they usually have a bow with a measuring stick that you can ask to use if you want a more accurate measurement.
Test your draw weight too, I don't think theres a tool for that. 50 pounds are for ladies, 60 for manlets, 70 for laborers and 80 for guys who actually take care of themselves.
>what are quality brands?
fuck if i know really. mathews, hoyt, PSE are pretty well known. I own a bear like the one in your pic. its mediocre compared to other brands I've held. Hoyt had some problems with their bows cracking for awhile iirc.
>are second hand craigslist bows ok or is it best to get a new one?
if you can find on in your draw/weight class sure go for it. Most people sell them fairly cheap since they bought them and lost inerest or bought a better bow.
>and for the sake of sounding retarded to a clerk if I'm right handed and hold my bow in the left is that called a left or right handed bow?
I am a lefty, I hold the bow with my right hand and draw with my left so I assume its the other way round for righties.