I sell bows for a living. And work on them for a living.
So, in the interest of financial self preservation, I feel that old bows suck, and are totally inhumane, unethical and improper to hunt with.
If you hunt with a bow more than 6 months old.... SHAME ON YOU!
Seriously though... one of the smoothest bows I have ever drawn.... old Bear Blacktail Hunter Compound.... holy crap if they could make them that smooth today.... doesn't shoot much over 160fps and sounds like a string bass... but man the draw is smooth.
Equipment is totally personal preference. If you can afford it and want it.. hell buy it... have fun with your money.... leave it with me....
If you are happy with what you have.... GREAT! Thats awesome... every recurve I have is at least 35 years old... same age as my main squeeze Wingmaster 12ga. They all work as good as I do.