Jerry Simmons cocks his crossbow before entering a blind or stand.
It wasn’t long ago that cocking a crossbow was a feat of timing and strength, with the crossbow held down against the ground with a foot grip and the butt of the crossbow held against the chest while the string was drawn and locked into the trigger mechanism. All sorts of cocking devices were designed to help with this problem, including mechanical leverage and electric cockers.
Modern crossbows are cocked using a rope and pulley mechanism with super fiber ropes that eliminate the possibility of accidental breakage, which could result in damage to the bow or injury to the shooter. The pulley system greatly reduces the amount of energy expended during cocking, so nearly anyone can cock and shoot one.
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