After a lot of thought, I did it and sold the compound. Sure feels great. Now I can focus on my next hill style bow purchase and a good back quiver.

Enjoy the journey

Outstanding!

I still haven't let my last compound go. Not sure why, haven't shot it in about 2 years, and don't see myself shooting it anytime soon. Of course I could say the same thing about another weapon or 2 around here. Guess I just hate "giving" them away. Oh well, enjoy your new found freedom, maybe I'll give up my security blanket one of these days :-)

Great feeling huh....  

You know...I keep trying to get rid of my "training wheels" lol.  I always loved my recurves, but left archery for over 17 years.  I got a great deal on a compound, so whatever...I jumped.  But I still peruse the classifieds on here, and drool over the bows I wish I could own...and some day I will have one.  Finances aren't the best, so it's a "some day" situation...but I keep looking, and keep wishing.  I commend you on your step back to trad, and some day I'll be doing the same.

Trust me when is this: you won't look back. I was at the range this weekend with a friend of mine and I shot his compound device. It was the first time I had shot one in probably close to a decade. It only took that one shot for me to hand that contraption over to him and go back to shooting my long bow.

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Trust me when is this: you won't look back. I was at the range this weekend with a friend of mine and I shot his compound device. It was the first time I had shot one in probably close to a decade. It only took that one shot for me to hand that contraption over to him and go back to shooting my long bow.

I haven't been able to shed my compound.  In my defense, my compound would be considered "traditional" in most hardcore compound circles.  It's funny though, I keep coming back to traditional archery, there is an aspect of serenity and satisfaction I can't explain when shooting. TraditionalGuy, thank you for your service in 1st Bat.  RLTW!

Well I shot it one last time before packaging it up to ship. I sure did make the right decision and with no regrets it is gone.

Just pay close attention to your shooting style and be able to "call your shots". Welcome To The Dark Side!  

... mike ...

Congrats. You won't regret it, I promise.

Congratulations on getting that monkey off your back. Now you can get truly addicted like the rest of us.  

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QuoteOriginally posted by TraditionalGuy:
Trust me when is this: you won't look back. I was at the range this weekend with a friend of mine and I shot his compound device. It was the first time I had shot one in probably close to a decade. It only took that one shot for me to hand that contraption over to him and go back to shooting my long bow.

I haven't been able to shed my compound.  In my defense, my compound would be considered "traditional" in most hardcore compound circles.  It's funny though, I keep coming back to traditional archery, there is an aspect of serenity and satisfaction I can't explain when shooting. TraditionalGuy, thank you for your service in 1st Bat.  RLTW! [/b]

Right back at you, brother.

Enjoy the journey where learning and addiction never end!  

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Enjoy the journey where learning and addiction never end!      

X2 Couldn't have said it better myself!

Congrats!

Can't let go of my wheels either.  But it would be consider a "trad" compound by many also.  One thing I never, ever, ever, ever, want to shoot again is a light arrow though. Why anyone would is still beyond me.  They make ALL bows behave like a spoiled brat.  Plop a 10gpp+ arrow on that string and it's.....well, it sure is nice.

QuoteOriginally posted by TraditionalGuy:
Trust me when is this: you won't look back. I was at the range this weekend with a friend of mine and I shot his compound device. It was the first time I had shot one in probably close to a decade. It only took that one shot for me to hand that contraption over to him and go back to shooting my long bow.

similar experience here too.  I was helping my "other" brother in law sight in his compound.  He was having some trouble shooting groups and asked me to shoot a few to see if it was him or the bow.    As soon as I felt the weight of that metal riser and looked at the cables and pulleys it just reaffirmed my love of trad bows.  To each is own, but giving away my compound was the easiest decision to make.

Sold my compound as well, and went all in on trad. After killing about 90 deer with wheels, this will be my first season with a stickbow.