The issue with trad gear is that it takes continued practice. I can pretty much pick up my compounds and shoot tight groups with little practice. I do have to keep practiced up with my trad gear to stay proficient. I think that is the underlying notion here. I like them all, long, recurve, and compounds. I will never knock anyone for what they shoot. Because I enjoy my trads doesn't mean everyone has to. Its what I like. I don't like to prescribe to the "Holier than thou art" attitude. Too each his own.