I figure that most archers have picked up the compound at one time or another--some were shooting before there was such a thing and tried it out, others were like myself and didn't know that recurves and longbows still existed when they started.

I still have my first compound in the basement, and don't ever get the urge to go back to it. Admittedly it's a dinosaur, but I was deadly accurate with it once upon a time. I'll get it down maybe once a year, shoot one or two arrows, then hang it back on it's nail. The last compound I owned was much more up to date--one of the better ones available at the time. I sold it because at the time it brought a good price.

I shoot traditional because I love and enjoy the sport, and am not torn apart if I don't kill something during hunting season. The thrill and challenge is what draws me to it. I have been with it long enough to become a decent shot also. Maybe that's why the wheel bows don't tempt me.

Honestly, I'd probably recommend hanging on to the compound a little bit longer. I can only give a general statement here, not knowing you, but traditional archery isn't for everyone. No shame in that--a lot of sports aren't for everyone. You might want to make 100% sure before you totally commit--I'd rather see someone in the woods with a compound they are are 100% confident and accurate with than someone second guessing themselves with trad gear--just my opinion.

Now, if you are the type person that loves to just get out and shoot arrows, and enjoys the hunt more than the kill, you will most likely never have the urge to go back. No need to answer that here, just answer it honestly to yourself. If that is the case, you might as well sell the compound now--not likely it will ever be worth more later on. Then again, you might be one of the folks that thouroughly enjoys both tools--nothing wrong with that either.

Just be true to yourself, and don't worry about what others think. Some may tell you that you have to be shooting a selfbow with knapped heads on your rivercane arrows and hunt in a loincloth to be a "true" traditional archer--just smile at them and go about your business.

Anyhow, I'll quit my rambling and just say "Welcome to our addiction!"

Chad