metro,

I agree with the Polkat going to a reputable proshop is invaluble. if you plan onmostly just hunting with maybe a little bit of 3D you can purchase 1 bow that will last you for 20+ years. When I purchased my new bow back in '96 I spent about four hours shooting and looking at different bows. I probably shot 10-15 bows didn't go with the fastest or the lightest but with the one that felt right to me (a McPherson Eliminator). Using this bow I have gone fromusing a tab and Zwikey Black Diamonds to shooting a release, Muzzy ZE and Crimson Talon broadheads. About the only thhing that I haven't changed are my arrows the old Beman Carbon Hawk/Hunters (because they aren't broke yet). Heck, I still use the old pin style sight bar withtwotritium pins.

With that said Metro a good bow can last for many years and as yougo through the evolution of a bowhunter youcan expirementwith many accessories and not have to go through the cost of a new bow every three years or more like some folks.