Wyvern Crossbow, y'all i am not picking on the compound CB's."

Never said you were, (though there are some that do) and you did bring up some good points, but I do run into many situations where new people are recomended one specific bow that, though a great product with ease of service and such, is very impractical for this particular new persons hunting situation for whatever reasons and they are now so gun shy about buying anything else that seting them up with a bow that would better suit them becomes an issue. We all have our favorite bows, and all have both good and bad features. The problem becomes when you place the fear that "What happens out on a hunt maybe in another state ? all ofthis stuff happens, will it ruin your hunt". into the new archer. Yes, Stuff happens, but as I stated, proper maintainace goes along way to preventing these issues and though the points you brought up should be considered, they are not the only points... Rabid endorsement of ANY brand does a tremendous disservice to a new archer looking for advice. Listing the pros and cons on these forums is a great help, but I have seen the "Buy brand "X", that is the only one to own...period" comments and that does nobody anygood. State why that brand is your choice and list all the great features, but no one crossbow fits everyone...

Wyvern