0_Apprentice
Have you ever taken an archery class? I have and it was lots of fun.
1_Wizard
I have not, it does seem interesting though. It's neat how it used to be about hunting/combat historically, but now it is mainly a competitive sport and recreational activity.
0_Apprentice
Yes, it is quite neat how it has evolved. It can be challenging at first but once you get the hang of it, it becomes a lot of fun.
1_Wizard
I would like to try it some day. It dates way back to 10,000-9000 BC, it's definitely something much older than most modern day "sports"!
0_Apprentice
I did not know that it dated back that far. I knew it was one of the oldest forms of weaponry but had no clue it was that old. 
1_Wizard
Indeed it is. Some of the oldest bows discovered appear to come from Holmegård swamp in Denmark.
0_Apprentice
Wow, I would love to shoot an old style bow sometime. I have only used modern equipment. I hear the older traditional bows are harder to use.
1_Wizard
Oh I would imagine, as with many things in life, they evolve over time to become more efficient and/or user friendly.
0_Apprentice
Yes that is true. Modern technology has made pretty much everything easier to use.