The aspect I dislike most about modern gear was summed up by AK. When you carry a modern bow into the woods you have to treat it as a finely honed instrument, being extra careful not to get a twig caught on your peep tubing or wedged into the idler track [:@]. Where I hunt, I usually have to almost crawl to my treestand because of the thickness of the brush. I read somewhere that I should use my equipment to brush away foliage to minimize my scent, ya right. I carry that thing like a baby through the brush. I have often thought -If this were a long bow it would be lighter, I could strap it on my back or use it as a walking stick, firewood, fishin' pole, club, etc... [>:] !
Each path has its own advantages and disadvantages. I would like to have the option to use either or, depending on the hunt. Unfortunately for me I have expensive taste, and this prohibits me from purchasing the stickbow I would like to have. i.e my wife would kill me if I spent 600+ dollars on trad gear and a wooden bow. [:@]