Again, thanks for all the welcoming notes! As I mentioned I've really gotten serious with a recurve this year and have been shooting my Samick Sage daily (20-25 arrows with focused practice). I've been thinking about purchasing a "higher" quality bow as I initially intended the Sage to see if I was actually into it - and I certainly am.
Through research I came across Timberhawk and read lots of glowing comments on Scott and the company. Long story short, I pulled the trigger on a Strike yesterday after speaking to Scott. He expects to have it shipped in 6 weeks (or sooner) and I am really, really excited. It'll be like Christmas in July!