I have found Check-mates to be great bows,often they get a bad rap because of their low price,however they are beautiful and perform great.If you contact a checkmate dealer you won't have to wait as he will have new ones in stock(and possibly used also)one dealer that comes to mind is G&M archery.in MN. run by Greg Sovde.Do a google search on Check-mate and find a dealer-then give them a call.Also if i were you i would start out with a bow less than 50# and around 60" or more. Good luck