A wooden compound? Is that a collectors item? Just kidding with you man. But seriously, bows have come along way since then. If you can afford it I would start by trying to a little better bow. Everything will just shoot and feel better. You don' t have to spend $500 to get a good bow either. Anyway, whatever you decide, just practice ALOT, the bow needs to become an extension of your body. Your body needs to be conditioned to act in a precise way when the moment of truth arrives, only practice will accomplish that. With only a couple months to practice, you may have a hard time getting everything to come together this season, if so great, if not go ahead and start preparing for next year. By the way, Welcome to the board, hopefully some of the guys who know ALOT more than I will come and give their opinions. Good luck.