With the new long riser, steep limb angle design it will be hard to keep the weight down. I have the Patriot which is 4 1/4 pounds as is the Legacy so the Alpine is right in the ball park with them. The extra weight has helped me with accuracy compaired to another bow I have that is 3.5 pounds. As far as carrying it while hunting, I don't notice it. What I do notice is the tight groups at 40 and 50 yards when the wind is blowing compared to the lighter bow. Trade offs are just that. I think the Alpine bow will do well this year for them because the limb angle has proven advantages.