RE: longbows
I have completed my 20 year journey from compunds to recurves (2 years ago) to longbows (this year). I wish I would have started with the longbow to begin with.
I really didn't give traditional archery a thought until two years ago when my shoulder joints started giving me problems. After a half dozen therapy sessions and a month of shooting a recurve, my shoulder joints are feeling as good as 55 year old joints can expect to feel!!
Start your journey at the traditional end of the spectrum and you will have a much longer period of time to enjoy it and to become addicted! And you WILL become addicted!!
Bill
Praise the Lord, He is worthy