For me it was a 12 year absence from bowhunting. I went out purchased the newest fastest bow, all the gadgets and in 30 minutes I was shooting better than ever. Killed several deer that year and it really wasn’t that much fun. I bought a “backup” bow to take on a trip to TX. A PSE impala, I fell in love to say the least. In the last 4 years I have bought and traded over a dozen trad bows. I love this stuff.
By the way I have yet to kill a deer with one. I have killed several hogs, which are my favorite by far.