But far closer to compare them to each other then a compound to a recurve/longbow.

Honestly - does not this "peaked" compound technology have significant/huge advantages over recurves/longbows? Knowing someone who uses something has little to do with it being legal and available for the season. I do know guys hunting with rigs over 360 fps ( 4gr/lb arrows - may not last long) - others with let off tweaked to over 90% and the Liberty device is still being sold at 99% let off - and others using 2X glass in their sights and/or magnifying peeps. And treestands and ground blinds eliminate or nearly so the "draw in the presense of game" requirement.

I respect your opinions Doug - just giving the counter.