Cougar, I too wasnt keen on loading the arrow through it, but once I started using it, it's a none issue. Of course during hunting season, I load it from the front so I don't take the chance of hitting the string with the broadhead.

BulletHole, I was considering that rest till I found out the launcher was plastic. That and I'm not real fond of the launcher arms hitting the riser all the time and making noise. If I were to use another rest, it would probably be the Dropzone.