What everyone else said. Your #42 bow might be legal if your draw length is a bit longer. When I switched bows, I went from a 31" draw on the compound to a 28" draw on the recurve. The longer bows are probably a bit more forgiving and the finger pinch may be noticable on the shorter bows. I know I sound like a broken record from other posts, but shooting before buying is always the best way to find the best bow for you. Have a blast with that recurve. Grab a buddy and go stump shooting, you'll be surprised at how much funner it is to shoot.