There is nothing wrong with a c-pound bow, but for me myself and I. I just love my Long Bow and my Recurve. they just fit me better. i hung up my c-pound bow and have not looked back. trad shooting is great It put the love for archery back in my heart there in nothing like the simplicity of a trad bow just a stick and string to make the heart sing. It is amazing watching the flight of the arrow and then all the sudden it actually hits where you were looking the feeling of pride and accomplishment are incredible. so my vote is for the recurve if you have the time to invest in it. It is the greatedt thing. Good luck with any bow just get out shoot and have fun that is what it is all about.