What he said is true. Did you notice he drew it several inches and then paused and then completed the shot. Better to begin the draw and shoot asap. If you hold a selfbow at full draw you'll also loose some cast. As for letting others shoot my bows. I ask them their draw first. If it breaks I got more or I'll make another. But generally it's not a good idea to let others shoot your bows. Be careful about handing someone a strung bow. LOL. Jawge