I'm new to the whole bow hunting thing,so there are many things I don't understand..I bought a compound because they seem to be the better performing bow,but I have watched Youtube videos,and the recurve seems to have some things going for it as well..I always thought the compound bows only advantage was draw let off,and if thats the case why are they faster shooting?.In my mind the only advantage of let off in a crossbow would be the fact that the trigger mechanism may not be under as much stress..I know you folks can educate me more on the advantages,and disadvantages of each type..I am thinking of getting another bow,and I'm leaning towards a recurve...thanks