I first got a bow in my hand when I was 14 and hunted with a bow till I was in my 20's, but you know how it is, other things get in the way and except for a crossbow (military), I have not had a bow in my hands for 30 years. Now I am retired and back (wish my accuracy was...lol). I currently have a recurve and a compound and I am looking to add a crossbow to my list of tools (I don't like to call them "weapons" it sounds so negative). I'm looking forward to maybe teaching a little and learning a lot....:D