I started with a Pearson Cougar in the 60's. I've tried and owned dozens more. I went through a bunch of different bows during 6 of the past 8 years. Many of them I learned about here.
A lot of great bows out there and I have retained a few. Most of them have been pictured here since 2010.
I've settled on my Blacktail Sitka recurves. If I buy or trade for another bow, it will be another Blacktail recurve.
There is nothing about my Sitkas that I will claim to be better than several other well designed, made, and finished recurves out there. However, the combination of grip, mass weight, draw feel, release feel, and what my eye likes, is best met by these Sitkas. And nope, I've never met the bowyer and they know not my name.
The bows that have given me great positive pause and enjoyment include; Rose Oak Heritage, Schafer TD, Predator Anniversary, Fox Sierra, Bear A-Mag, and Stalker Schleyer. I have retained 3 of these.