Wow, lots of info!
So I picked up a used Centaur chimera, for my first foray into this style bow, price was right and it looks like new!
Been playing with it a couple weeks now. Although the grip did not seem to look like it would locate my hand as much, I found that it actually is very good.
And I can shoot it very well! My group sizes and placement are really really good! So I am happy.
This bow is only 54in long and 40 @ 28, I draw 27 in, and it is smooth!
I also have on order one of Blackrivers takedown style hybrids.
From the traveling bow reviews I feel this should be a good one as well!