started early here as well. Bought a wooden trainer recurve with the intention of shooting out the garden. Found local club and started using it there. Bought my first 'proper' bow, a winstar II and evolutions about 3-4 months after finishing the beginners course and using my wooden bow twice a week at the club.
gradually upgraded stuff then over the next year and a half to end up with the kit i shoot these days, which im happy with and have no pressing need to change any of it. sorted
