ARMGUARDS are HIGHLY recommended! I'd post pics, but wouldn't want to scare anyone away. Thanks to Mr. Balusek, I no longer have that problem.
Congrats on the recurve, Brandon! I'm looking forward to the trad scene myself! I'm finally getting the opportunity to shoot the long bow that Bobster bought me for my birthday.
I knew you were impressed with my shooting at BPS!!

Too bad you didn't get it in sooner. There were lots of experienced instructions willing to help me out at BPS this past weekend. Wes at BPS was a big help and use to shoot Traditional. I bet he could help you out with some arrows.
Of course, nothing compares to the wisdom of Buff and Chunky!
(Did I just say that outloud???)