Great post, Jason!

You say you didn't want to take him for a ride, but I'd say you almost took yourself for a ride, if it wasn't for the joy and satisfaction you're going to have for a long time knowing what you did to encourage this young man to obtain more enjoyment from the sport which we here love so much.

I remember when I went from my first starter bow to my first high-end bow, how much of a difference that made in my attitude and what it did to solidify my feeling that I could be effective and ethical while simultaneously deriving so much more enjoyment out of bowhunting.

Congrads to you!