As of June 1st I had only heard of Tall Tines. A guy I met in Bear camp this spring let me try his TT. I really liked the way it shot and complimented him on his quality bow. A month later he offered one of his bows to me and somehow I ended up with two...
I have a 62" recurve with a checkerd grip and flaired receiver. Two sets of limbs, 51# and 54#. It has a unique combination of wood in the riser.
Bow number two is a 60" recurve rated at 55#. Checkered Chechen riser and dark myrtle limbs.
I wondered about the checkered grip as I had never had one before. But I would do it again, I really like it. The grips of the bows are different, one std, one lower wrist. I have come to like the lower grip quite a bit.
I am now officially out of bow buying business (as my wife rolls her eyes. Blacktail and Tall Times - I am pretty well set.