Hey, I'm new here... and to archery in general.  I'm wanting to get into hunting with a recurve--on a budget--so here's the question: What's the best value in fast, high-performance recurves?

Rivers Edge Recurves!

I 2nd that motion for RER. I see your from Wisconsin and so are they, keep your money in-state. In good conscious, I must apologize. There are many great bowyers and bows out there. I just have a paticular fondness for RER. The best idea would be to go somewhere (like a shoot or shop) and try as many as you can.

Hi there. Welcome aboard. Hap

Well there are alot of them. But RERBOWS is at the top of the list IMO.The State championship is in Merrill Wi in a couple of weeks. RERBOWS will,be there you could try a mess a bows out. And meet Kevin and Sue in person great people. heck might even meet Shell ands I LOL<>< <><

Another vote for RER-especially because you're in their backyard. Great peopple to work with and their bows are even better.
Meeting Frank and Shell would just add some cream!

When you start getting into the price range of a RER there are many bows to choose from.Just depends on if you want pretty wood or just a good shooting bow.For budget the Quinn bows are hard to beat.For more money you can go the ilf route on a Morrison bow.The biggest bang for the buck on an ilf would be a Warf bow.Lots of options in that price range.jmo

How about the Checkmate line. Steve

Used is probably my favorite manufacturer of all the bowyers out there.   :D  

They sell various brands but most every time a Used bow is a good/great value.

That's easy!  Quinn!!

Where are you from Scott?  I've got a few you are welcome to come shoot sometime if you like.  If you want a new bow the suggestion of Rivers Edge is a really good one.  Any chance of coming up to  Merrill in 3 weeks and trying one out?

Rivers Edge. Shoot a bunch of bows first at a bow shoot. I don't think you'll find a bow that you will like better than a Rivers Edge.

How's every body. I'm new to this so bare with me.Ive found over the past 17 ta 18 yrs, that just about every bows a shooter, you just have shoot one long enough to find the sweet spot.Ever now and then you'll find a keeper.

Hey, I'm in Dunbar- just 30 south of the UP.  Actually, I only just moved here from the east coast, a few weeks ago... and I'd love to make it to the shoot if at all possible!  How far would that be from me?  Where can I get more info?
I really appreciate your help guys.  Thanks!

welcome! i'm from wi to. and shoot a checkmate falcon. have fun in your search for a bow.

I have to agree with James.The Quinn is a performer at a great price.If you draw 28in. or less a Proline Warf can't be beat.

I agree with Dan, used is a great way to go, especially if you are evolving as an archer. I shot the RERs at the Tennessee Classic this year and was impressed and they were great to talk with even though I had no interest in changing my equipment. I'm no authority on current custm builders and everybody seems to be making a good, attractive product. You may go through several preferences before you settle on a longterm design that suits you and for the $500.00 plus you spend on an RER, which is very reasonable for the quality, you could add a small amount to that and try a well cared for used "premium" bow like a Morrison or BW and know you could recover virtually all of your investment if you felt you needed to look further. I think most of us here would agree that finding the bow best suited for you can take time but the satisfaction of knowing you are matched up is a great feeling as opposed to being forced to adjust to what you have invested in regardless of compatibility because you've invested too much too soon.Best of luck,
                                      Grant

What is best?  The one you like to shoot.  

I'm partial to Chek-Mates. Great bows at very affordable price.

Quinn and Hoyt Gamemaster