[Viper1]

JNG -

Go with the IMPALA or Kudu. Both fit all of your requirements. The only catch will be draw length/draw weight. First we (as in YOU) don't know what your draw length will be on a stickbow and 26" on a compound raises a few concerns, as it will probably be shorter on the stickbow. Also, all of the bows you mentioned tned to be under marked as far as draw weight, so getting something usable might be tricky. 40# AT YOUR DRAW LENGHT is do-able but pushing it as far as learning how to shoot.

You might also want to take a look at the Quinn stallion. I've seen it as low as $130 and will out shoot everything you mentioned. The idea of a take down is a good one as you can change limbs/weight as needed.

Viper 1 out.

 

[BPT]

Also, all of the bows you mentioned tned to be under marked as far as draw weight, so getting something usable might be tricky.

I just started with the PSE Impala 50#, how much are they normally under marked. I have no way to measure it, so I am curious.

 

[bbairborne]

I'm with the others... Impala will work nicely for you.

 

[JNG]

I guess I'm concerned about all the limb twisting, folding over, and or simply breaking I keep hearing about. I kind of like the specs on the Reflex Nomad but at nearly $500 it's outside my price range for now.

 

[LohGong]

hey! i have the PSE Impala it was my first recurve bow lol i have the 45# one...

it has both sight and stabilizer inserts and an insert for those arrow holders that go on the right side of your bow as well!

im using this flipper rest that has a spring and im shooting these redhead carbon fury arrows lol...i guess it has worked overall...

great beginner bow for me i loved the sound of my arrow when it hit the target..just that big "WHOOSH-THUMP " sound lol i got this bow for like..350 dollars at vaughan mills

Edit: oh don't worry about the limbs twisting or folding over! i haven't twisted it yet so its all good haha and the limbs won't break lol i have a 26. 5 inch draw, but sometimes i get curious and i pull the bow string back to around 32 inches and its still holding strong...

i hope that helps lol

 

[Viper1]

BPT -

We've seen them by as much as 5# (and some are dead on) so don't be surprised if yours is really 55#. They typically have a stack point between 29 and 30".

JNG -

Any bow's limbs can twist if abused. Happily even basic care, like using a bowstringer and not exposing it to excessive heat, prevents that. Most minor twists and a sometimes major ones, can be bumped back into shape. Haven't seen too many laminated limbs "fold".

Viper1 out.

 

[Flyboy718]

Get the Quinn Stallion...your first recurve and quite possibly your last. Awsome shooter...+1 Viper.

 

[Snuffer]

I was in your shoes last year at this time. I went with a used Hoyt GameMasterII 40 lb. $370 like new. Shot my 1st traditional deer on Fri. morning. I will keep my UltraTec for target shooting but from now on Trad. for hunting. GameMaster has everything your asking for, bolt on quiver ,sights, stabilizer shoot off shelf or Flipper rest. Couldn't be happier with this set-up!!!
Good Luck

 

[JNG]

I looked up Quinn Archery. The Stallion or Stallion Classic is exactly what I'm looking for. A mix of traditional (recurve) and modern (can accept a sight). And made right here in the US. A 3 week wait or so they claim and only about $280 for a 60" 45# recurve. This looks like the route I'm going to take.

 

[Viper1]

JNG -

Just a thought:

http://www.archeryexchange.com/shopexd.asp?id=98

And go lighter on the first set of limbs. What you can draw and what you can leern to shoot with are two very different things.

Viper1 out.