Great story dave that is hitting home with me as well. My 69 yr. old fatherinlaw is in the process of selling his archery equipment because he is no longer able to draw and shoot his bows. In fact I sold his Switchback here in the Archery classified section. He is buying a crossbow and if he can't get it locked back he is adding a cocking mechanism(crank?). I'm sure glad he trying another route.......he is the one who started me shooting and bowhunting many years ago.