I just got a buddy of mine hooked. One day, after we climbed down out of our stands, we did a little stump shooting. He was impressed at the accuracy of the bow. He also noticed that, even though I'm almost 10 years older then him, and about 70 lbs heavier, I was moving through the woods much faster and easier than he was. He realized that he was bogged down by alota stuff that he didn't really need....including a compound! I sold him my bow, and I bought another. He shoots it very well for just starting out.
He's really getting into it, and he has a lot more fun shooting!