I sold off my 70's vintage 50# Bear takedown a couple of years ago. This year I decided to get back in and after a lot of browsing settled on a 64" 40# Samick takedown recurve. I wanted a 45#, but they were out of stock. Lucky for me, as the 40 is just about perfect, allowing me to concentrate on my form instead of fighting the weight. When I'm ready to step up in weight, new limbs are only about $80. I'm amazed at how nice this $140 bow shoots and looks. I did spring for a couple of FastFlight Flemish twist strings and Gold Tip traditional carbons that look just like wood.
If you're not sure which way to go, $140 ain't much to spend to help you figure it out. The arrows can migrate to another bow if you decide the recurve's not for you.
