one thing to watch out for i dont know if it is a prob with stick bows but it happen to me as a youngen with the compound. if ypu use yoru index finger on your bow hand to help hold the arrow during draw make sure you dont put it back on the handle over the string OUCH!!! i did this and it stopped my arrow befor eit went 20 yards the string went half way through my finger other than that i never have had a prob havent used a tracker string with the trad gear but i think i will when i try for those birds