[nsmitchell]

Make sure that when you are connecting to the string that you put the cocking string around the back of the crossbow in the groove and then crank it. The crank does not crank directly on the string. Barnett now send a note with the bow showing how to do this. Hard to explain in words but go in to Cabelas South and they'll show you what I mean. Other within look at D-Loop material to replace the cocking rope.