Wow - fine looking youngster you've got there Mike. Congrats man.The little guy's been through a lot, but he looks like a million bucks.

Rybo - You'll have more fun with a traditional bow than you'll ever have with a compound. It's super-tough to learn, but that's the fun in it, really. Buy lots of arrows. I'd recommend some white-crested flu-flu's for your first dozen. Easier to find.

I haven't played with my recurve in ages. I might have to get it out once the weather breaks. Some of those bows are too pretty to hunt with though. Do u like the longbows or the recurves? I've never played with a (non-youth-model) longbow before.