Hey SDS-GEN. The martin archery X-200 would make you an excellent lightweight recurve bow. I've owned 2 of them an both have been great shooting bows. You also can contact Martin and ask to have that bow made to your draw weight at your draw length. I did this through the archery shop I was dealing with, at that time a few years ago they made an X-200 for me 32# @ 27" . Hope this helps. scout4<><