This was my first year shooting traditional equipment. I have practiced lots of hours and had a great time with my new recurve. I killed the only deer I shot at this year. I have enjoyed the people at 3-D shoots and on the message boards. I will have to say though that some of the elitist attitudes in the traditional community have been discouraging. Gadgets are not necessarily a bad thing. I haven' t touched my compound in nearly a year, but I know I could shoot it under the streetlight 5 or 6 times tonight and be ready to hunt with it tomorrow morning. If a guy is not dedicated enough to practice diligently, I would much rather see him shooting a compound. Some of the best hunters I know choose to shoot compounds.