Ive found that starting with a recurve is the easiest way to get into trad shooting,I have just gottin back into Trad.
But...
Just remember if you are shooting off hand you need to ge the right fletching.......off a shelf dont worry....
right hand left heli
let hand right heli..
this way you wont stick the front of a featherinto you hand if one becomes lose...
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I beleave there are a few Trad guys that have had this happen and I guess it really hurts.....My martin has a small shelf so I dont plan on this happening to me hopefully......