| Definitely try it if you can but if you really can't here's my thoughts on your inquiry.
I would definitely go with the eclipse over all else as it is light, good for beginners, Very reliable limb alignment system and it is a very well built riser. Shame hoyt has stopped producing it though. I'd say for you buying an eclipse would be the same as having an Helix in terms of performance for beginner. It is an awesome riser to progress on with. You get the Ergo grip to go with as well which IMO is probably the most comfortable factory grip out.
Winstar2, probably the most popular of intermediate level risers, as it has a good price and performance to match. I don't see anything wrong with going with the Winstar2 either but if you want something you can go on progressing to higher level with then its probably not very ideal as I don't like the quality of the Stab bushings or the attached-on limb pockets.
SF riser, never shot one, but knows a beginner who has it. Had troubles with getting limbs to aligned though it probably was more to do with the limbs than anything else. Looks very well made and solid, also quite good I think but you'd have to try it to see. GSF are IMO best beginners limbs you can buy for the price. It was glass and foam core limbs. Very smooth for beginners limbs and got a good grunt for power. I've shot one as a training pair at 40lb. Very good limbs to buy for starting out and moving on to higher ground.  |