I have been out of it for about five years, just now getting back to it. Mine was not having the space for it, and also a couple of bad shoulders. I'm having to start with a lower bondage, but I think I will be better than I was shooting before.
I sold all my bows that I had before. But now I get to get some new ones. One is a Pika from Dan ! And the other one is an Osprey from Chad. How sad can a guy be about that !!! Brian Sorrells has been talking common sense in his book on longbows. I think I'll just start all over, and work my way up. I think it will be enjoyable. When you are sensible about it the only other alternative is to give up. That's not a way to go !
Your own Best competition is yourself !
Carl