RE: another stupid hypothetical question (would you go trad?)
 

adams, trust me on this. Anyone that's got the time to shoot 15 minutes a day has got the time to shoot a stick.

In fact, you can get a good deal more shooting done in those 15 minutes with a stickbow than you can with a decked out compound. I'm talking at least 30 arrows (if you want) vs 16-20. Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to spend hours and hours at the range every day to shoot traditional. A few arrows shot with good form and good concentration is worth many times more than shooting a hundred arrows with so-so form and mental fatigue.

And you'll find you've got more time to shoot than you think you do. Leave the stick strung up with a few arrows beside the door. Whenever you've got a break, sneak out to the backyard and fling a few.;)

If you want to try traditional, just do it. Get yourself a nice recurve, some arrows and a copy of 'Become the Arrow' by Byron Ferguson. That's a very good read for anyone wanting to try traditional - or even for someone who wants to try barebow shooting with a compound.

RE: another stupid hypothetical question (would you go trad?)
 

I would rather throw rocks at em...........:D

RE: another stupid hypothetical question (would you go trad?)
 

Yeah, but you'd use a sling in order to get the speed up.[8D]

RE: another stupid hypothetical question (would you go trad?)
 

I would switch in a second. I am a bowhunter, it doesn't matter which bow I use. I am thinking about picking a used trad. bow up off ebay for $20 to see if I like it.

RE: another stupid hypothetical question (would you go trad?)
 

I took the same advice that Arthur P just gave ,
along with some from Jimpok , when I first got interested in bow hunting . I chose a recurve over compounds to start out , compounds just looked to complicated to me , and I'm loving it . I got to a reasonable level of proficiency in remarkably short time , and I'm looking forward to going out with it this Fall .

Even if you're shooting a compound exclusively , give trad a look , you'll like it . :)

RE: another stupid hypothetical question (would you go trad?)
 

great responses so far...
this is just a 'bump.'

RE: another stupid hypothetical question (would you go trad?)
 

absolutely! I fall in line with some of the others here. I would love to but i don`t know if i would have time to practice like i would want to,[&:]

RE: another stupid hypothetical question (would you go trad?)
 

without a doubt!

RE: another stupid hypothetical question (would you go trad?)
 

I have shot longbows a couple of times, wouldnt have a problem switching over.

RE: another stupid hypothetical question (would you go trad?)
 

I started shooting with a recurve when I was 7 or 8, of course I'd still bowhunt.