RE: recommendation on a recurve
Martin makes fine bows. Only thing I don't like about them is their price. I refuse to pay as much - or more - for a mass produced bow as I'd pay for a custom.
So, I also have to add my suggestion for ChekMate. Custom bows for mass produced prices. That's the best way I can describe them. I've been nothing but pleased with my Kings Pawn.... although I wish my draw length had been short enough to get the Falcon. [&:] The Hunter II is the one I'd go for if I were in the market for a takedown.