welcome to the gang buddy.glad to hear you went back to traditional bows.you will have so much fun.experimenting is part of the fun.it is also an excuse to buy more stuff LOL.Bear bows are great.i have had many of them.lots of guys on here shoot them,so you won't have any trouble getting info on them.the people on this site are the greatist bunch of people you will ever meet.welcome and enjoy.i am sure you will not be disappointed.happy thanksgiving buddy,steve

Welcome to the Tradgang family.

Enjoy the journey along with the rest of us.

God bless, Mudd

Welcome back to traditional archery and keep the questions coming. We all learn from each other.

Keeping the Faith!
Magnus

Dont discount those 2117's, they might work for you with  right point weight,and if they are long enough for your recurve draw length.