Archery newbie - accessorizing hand me down

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Much of our winter is 30-40s deg here during the day (we get cold snaps too but lost of moderate day temps too) so shooting outside for a bit under the sun wouldn't be an issue its just location that won't bring red swirling lights. I don't have a big basement like that.

They did back off the bow for now.

 

[Tex68w]

Since winter is here and I really don't find much pleasure in shooting into a frozen target, I shoot in my basement most every night. Only 15 yards but I'm able to keep my form and feel for the bow in shape.
Since you are just beginning, I like to have newer guys back their bow off in draw weight to not hurt themselves or develop bad habits as they get started. I then have them turn it up once they get into the routine. I shoot about 10 pounds heavier all summer and then turn my bow down to hunt with it. After sitting for hours in a tree or in a cold blind, I don't want to challenge my muscles to wake up to quickly so I change my draw weight quite regularly throughout the year.

That's not a bad idea. I bought a 60-70lb bow and I had it set at 60lbs to start off so that I can let my muscle groups get accustom to the new feeling and hopefully to help develop better form before I bump it to 70lbs.