I would say a compound out weighs a recurve in every aspect. That would be in consideration towards ease and accuracy. A compound is very easy to learn compared to a recurve. Or from what I witness. I grew up with recurves, and learned on a recurve/long bow and going to compounds took me about a day or two to get to where I had good groups out to 20 yards. I cant say Ive seen that with people going from compounds to recurves. Compounds are very forgiving. You cant over draw or under draw a compound. Well you can, but it will let you know. Its also much easier to hold a compound, especially since some have as much as 85% let off.