To add to the above, do not draw the bow and release the tension unless there s an arrow in the bow or you can do some serious damage and perhaps get hurt if something lets go and make sure the arrow is the proper spine for the bow. Your best bet as above is to go to a bow shop and take the bow with you and ask all the questions you have of them, make a list, write down your questions so you won't forget to ak when you are in the shop.