stackyFACTSHolding a heavy string back for a long time ruins accuracy. Compound bows fix this with complex pulleys at the tips. Once drawn past a specific point, the mechanical advantage shifts wildly, letting the archer hold a massive amount of tension with mere fingertips until they release the fury.
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