ORIGINAL: LBR
I'm a hunter that likes to shoot 3-D. I'm not very technical--I don't particularly care why something works. As long as it works, I'm happy--I won't usually try to figure out the why's and how's. I do try to keep up with string materials though.
I own a few bows, shoot just one 90% of the time. Used to own a whole bunch of bows, just don't care to now.
I'm better at 3-D than I am at hunting. I think luck has a part to play in both--I've had good luck at tournaments, not so good luck hunting. I'm pretty much self-taught with both, although I look for hints and help where I can find it. I've managed to kill a few critters with a longbow--a lot of small game, a few big game critters. Actually had better luck with a longbow than when I hunted with a rifle--go figure.
I enjoy the history of the sport, and the friends I've made through it. I just like to shoot arrows--I'll shoot at foam, fur, fins.......it's all good.
Chad
I've been waiting for you to chime in Chad!!

You know your stuff more then you give yourself credit for. Thanks for posting!