so yes back rods are essential for accuracy. and accuracy is what kills
You can be VERY accurate without a back bar which has been pretty much been proven by 99.9% of hunters.
Ain't no-way I'm adding that weight to a bow I hike miles with and go through the reprod and coastal jungles we go in to.
Sitting in a tree, bow weight, and snag hazards aren't as worrisome.