I have tried both bowtech and switchback.I have a 28 inch draw so I dont get the speed a long arm shooter gets.I have found the switchback is much easyer to pull back same wieght #s don't know why but it was for me.I only get 298 ibo.As far as quivers I hunt with one on my side.I took stablizer and all I can off a bow .Lighter the better when you walk through woods looking for hogs.