I am thinking about switching from a compound bow to a recurve bow? I currently own a brand new Hoyt X-Tec. I have a friend that will buy that bow from me for the full retail price I paid for it. If I buy a recurve?

Here is my problem, I know NOTHING about recurve bows.[] My compond bow has a 29 1/2-inch draw. I shoot with a release & string loop.

I would have to buy my bow off of the internet because no sporting goods store / pro shop near me carries traditional archery equipment.
How do I measure myself to find my "traditional draw lenght"? Does this matter?

Could you gentlemen please point me in the right direction?