You know the funny thing is...I learned to shoot with a longbow and then had a recurve, but when I turned 13 I got a compound and never looked back...I wish i would have stuck with it... These guys have always amazed me. actually I was a pretty good shot out 20 yds with the recurve, it's a lost art to me now, I couldn't hit a the broadside of barn with one now...but I think Im going to buy one this winter and start shooting it...inspired by Schultzy...