He gives a sympathetic look to her as he goes to grab the recurve instead, but keeps the compound before returning to her. Hey, it wasn't a big deal and he didn't look at her any less.
"Those would be more fun." He said. This bow should be easier. "This doesn't have the same amount of potential energy. I would factor that into where you aim."
He takes a step back and closes one eye, then measures. He then gives her the figure he'd guessed.