New to traditional, need some suggestions.

[WidowEater]

I started with a mag as well and was almost about to give up on traditional until someone told me to get a longer bow.  I got a grizzly and it was so much nicer to shoot.  It didnt take a genius to see and feel the difference.  Smaller groups, less finger pinch, more steady aim.

[guttooth71]

I have used some of your guys suggestions and started looking for used bows, found a Bear Super Kodiak for $295, seems a bit longer and maybe a little better quality than the kodiak mag....think this will suit me ok?

[R H Clark]

The SK is a fine bow.Seems a little high to me.I've seen some for closer to $200.Really the best thing would be to go to a trad event where you could get your hands on a lot of different bows.Most events will have dealers with tons of used bows you can shoot.

If you don't get to attend an event, shop around a little first.Give Sipsey River a call.John goes through a lot of used bows every 3D season.

[Matty]

I didnt read most of the other posts BUT, Just because youll be hunting from a tree doesnt necessarily mean you need to have a shorter bow, Short bows can be tempermental and difficult to shoot.  The more you shoot the more youll know about this.  I shoot lots of bows Incuding a 48" recurve, Fun to shoot but difficult Longer bows are more stable, My $.02

[guttooth71]

Thank you everyone for the info...while taking advice from many of you I think I have made my decision and going to pursue a 55# Martin X-200 recurve, @ 60 inches. Since price is also a decideing factor a new bow for $280 seems fair to me. I have read these are a fine bow for the $ and since I am new I dont think I will be missing out on an expensive custom bow.
With this bow/poundage, Do wooden arrows topped with zwickeys sound game enough to hunt deer/hogs?

[Diamond Paul]

Yes, 55lbs is enough to hunt anything on this continent, with the possible exception of big bears, IMHO.

[R H Clark]

If you are going to buy new also take a look at Chek Mate and Quinn bows.They are also under $300 and IMHO better than the X-200.