I was introduced to archery season with a crossbow. I hunted with a crossbow for 17 years and loved it. I heard so much about the compound and took some flack from a few of my buddies so I eventually broke down and tried out the compound this past season. I did manage to take out 3 does this past season but for the first time in many years I did not tag a buck. Both weapons have thier own set of difficulties and also things that made things easier. I will say on the one day this past season that I hade an opportunity on a giant non-typical I could not pull the shot off with my compound but if I had the crossbow I would have had an easy 8 yard broadside shot. But, I made the vow to stick with the compound the entire season and I loved it. Probably even better than the crossbow even though I blew the one opportunity I had at a monster this past fall. I will definitely be sticking with the compound this next season again and as long as my body is able to do it. With that said my first year I felt more comfortable with the WB and I liked it. I may eventually go with the drop away though as I become more seasoned with the compound. As far as heads go I used Thunderheads for many seasons and liked them alot. I made the switch to Rage's when they came out and don't ever see myself going with any other broadhead than The Rage!!!!! Good luck in your future endeavors.