I have the Stealth NXT with AcuDraw Pro, and that's how I cock it. I also purchased a TenPoint AcuSled as a possible back-up, given the issues that I've seen with the AcuDraw's. I adjusted the string length in the AcuSled (per instructions) so that I was able to cock the xb with it, and when I discharged into a target, it hit exactly where I wanted it to. That being said, I hope to never have to use it--or at least not more than a time or two! It's very hard to cock these high-power xb's by hand, and while the TenPoint AcuSled makes it a little easier to keep the pressure even from side-to-side, it's still a hard pull for me. Of course... I have a desk-job, so I'm not as strong as a lot of guys on this forum.