When I first started shooting a recurve I kept going back to the compound every time I had a bad session, which was very regularly. [X(] I finally realized I needed to get rid of it if I was going to fulfill my goal w/the 'curve. I did so & found myself getting better till one day I noticed that my bad days were better than my good days used to be. That's been many moons ago & I'm pretty sure I could shoot both now. But now that I prolly could, guess what? I have no desire too. [8D]

I had to get rid of my 'crutch' before I could focus on my recurve enough to make a difference in my shooting. Of course, your mileage may vary...