I started with trad gear back in the late 70s early 80s, took up a compound in the early 80s, and still use both. All depends on my mood. Some times I dont get to practice as much as id like. Like this year, I didnt get to shoot much during the summer or before season opened, so I pulled out my compound (since a compound is pretty much a pick up and hold tight groups bow) and shot my first deer with it. On my spare time, I got back to practicing and took out the recurve and tagged my next three deer with it.