I have to chime in. I view the true trad hunter with the utmost respect. I am a compound hunter..actually started out with a fiberglass long bow but suddenly the compounds were on us and I switched. I stuck with fingers for a long while then after a few new bows they got shorter and I switched to a release and never went back. Some day soon I just might try to go backwards a bit and try out some of the traditional technology. As previously stated my line in the sand is compounds and I don't really consider the xbow to be high on my respect meter. I understand that people like BC and others probably view my hunting like I look at the xbow. As long as it is legal hunting and it is fair chase and falls within your personal ethics it is good and we should all agree with that. I remember in my early bow hunting practicing with a long bow and having a problem hittng a beer case carton at 25 yds. Then the compounds came and I had no problem hitting a cigarette pack at 35 yds. I switched but now I am curious at how well I could do if I tried trad. I know a lot more about shooting a bow. I just might give it a try. Going to a crossbow isn't going to happen.