RE: Suggestions on which custom recurves to look at?
Chipshot, first figure out what you want to spend, then shoot every bow you can get your hands on. Try to be sure the ones you shoot have the right brace height, and you use the right arrows on it--the way a bow shoots can change a lot just with these two variables. Do your homework on the bowyer, especially if you intend to order a custom. Some are known for nice bows but lousy customer service. Unless you are dead set on a new bow, when you find the one you like check out the classifieds and such and see if you can find one used--you can generally get a great deal. Don't get in too big of a hurry--take your time, and make sure the one you get is the right one for you. If you jump the gun, a few months down the road you are liable to be thinking "I wish I had gotten that other bow, or I wish I had ordered this one a couple inches longer/shorter, or a few pounds heavier/lighter". Of course if you are one of the priveledged few that has a lot of disposable income, order every one that catches your eye and just keep the one that works best for you. You can send the extras to me--I'm sure you wouldn't want them cluttering up the place! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> Seriously though, shoot as many as you can--several of the same model if possible. In my experience, some bows that are supposed to be identical can shoot quite a bit different (won't call any names for fear of being lashed with a wet noodle!).
Good luck!
Chad