I purchased a Bear Grizzly 45lb 58" at an urban flea market ($45) on Saturday. The bow as some light surface scratches but is otherwise in nice shape. This is my first recurve.

The only concern I have about the condition is the string grooves near the limb tips are worn through the glass layer and the wood is exposed (about 1"). I haven't looked at many used or new recurves to know what acceptable and what is not.

If this isn't acceptable, is it repairable? I imagine I could fill it with 2 or 3 mm of epoxy and reshape or should I take it to my not so convienent bowshop?

Thanks for your help,

Jim