VERY important! I remember when I bought my bow and thought how easy it was to pull...at 70#'s. Then I added a D-loop and a release and couldnt get myself to hold it at it's let-off point.It was night and day pulling your bow back with and without the loop and release. If you buy the arrows you will more than likely need to cut them down, so take all of this into consideration.

If you are at all mechanically inclined, setting up your accessories will be no problem...especially with us around. As far as sighting in the pins, all you need is a allen wrench and a target. If you buy an accessorized bow, all you will need to worry about is setting your pins, letting them know your draw length, and definately tell them LEFT hand!

If you are going to be hunting in MS with a bowhunter, they can help you sight in your pins before you hit the woods; although it would help your targeting skills to get a few shots under your belt with your pin settings.

My buddy just bought a Parker Phoenix and wishes he would have bought a Hoyt!

Good luck!