Thanks all for the advice and info (PA) . MQ1- Ihave considered going lefty- but right now I can barely hold my arm out parralel- so even holding the bow out is probably not an option right now. I think I'm going to give it till this summer and then make up my mind. I'm thinking of finding a local bow shop and explain my situation and see if they have a used crossbow I could shoot from time to time to familierize myself with it. Then I figure if I give myself a couple of months before the season and I have to go crossbow- shooting everyday I should become proficient enough to be ethical.