bow bug

[Double A]

so now i have the new bow bug. looking for a good bang for buck recurve, would like a pretty bow but no need for too fancy.  at first glance i like a few that i'm seeing on ****
1. martin hatfield, howcome some martins say Howatt after them?
2. martin mamba, where does martin fall in the grand scheme of things?  i've read great things about their customer service and warranty
chek-mate hunter II,
what are the advantages/disadvantages of a takedown recurve vs. a one piece?

sorry to blitz you guys with questions!

[Double A]

baaaahhhhh

[Leo L.]

I've got the Hatfield.  It's an older model, 73-ish or so.  And I love it.  It was my first, and has pretty much been my only.  I'd say the only drawback to a takedown is, maybe, possibly getting a little creak from the limbs rubbing on the riser at the contact point.  I didn't really have this problem, but put some felt in between anyhow.  The other thing to pay attention to is that the limb bolts are tightened all the way, or you may have some "slapping" when fired.  I haven't had this problem either.  Advantages, well you can take it apart and it fits in your luggage easier.  Then you have to put it together which takes all of 3 minutes.  I used to take mine down all the time, now I just leave it all together.  No sense in taking it apart unless I travel.  It's a little heavy too.  Not all T/D recurves are this way.  I think it's an advantage though, helps me to keep a little more steady. I would love to have a one piece though.