I can relate. I have my old 86 hoyt excel and love it. I have gone through many bows and never stuck with one, other than my old excel. I bought a brand new razor tech when they cam out, but ended up leaving it at home most of the time, taking the old excel. I think I might give the old girl a rest this year. I just built a bow that I really like. I think it just might take the place of my old excel, that is for the next 20 years