You are correct in that I do not know how a bow SPECIFICALLY functions and what specs are best suited to my purpose, which by the way is shooting for fun with the occasional hunt. That is why I came here and asked. If I knew we wouldn't be posting this conversation.

Why would I learn on a recurve before I shoot a longbow? To me it seems like driving a tractor before you drive a car. Similar in concept, but different enough to cause a lot more Q's than need be.