RE: Rate some good recurves to buy
For what it is worth, here is my suggestion. 4 years ago I was in a similar circumstance so I purchased a montana Long bow. I very much enjoyed it in fact it really sparked my interest more so in archery. I wanted a better bow so I sold it for next to nothing and purchased a Bear Ferguson Long Bow. I liked that bow so much over the following year or so that I wanted to upgrade to a Black Widow. I just received it and it is incredible. Now I will sell my Ferguson bow for what I am sure a significant loss.
The point: If you have any feeling that this will become something you will really enjoy, I would look for a used higher end bow. If I could add up the money I have lost due to upgrades on equipment, I would be much further ahead if I started out nearer the top. Besides, if you purchase a medium priced bow and don't like archery, sell the bow and take about a $200 loss. If you purchase a higher end bow and don't like archery, sell it and take about the same $200 loss.