You've chosen wisely. Diamond is a good route to go, especially since bowtech has acquired them. If you really want a top-end bow from Diamond at a reasonable price I would definitley look at the LIBERTY. I owned a bowtech liberty for a couple years and let me tell you I wish I wouldn't have gotten rid of it, the only reason I did was to buy a tribute. I still wish I had it for a back-up bow. As a matter of fact my brother is buying a Diamond Liberty for a back-up to his bowtech tribute. The liberty is very very smooth with reasonable speed. It has very little shock, and shoots like a dream. That's the bow I'd go for if I were you. The only thing I'd say though, is don't get the package deal unless you really want the stuff that comes on it. I'd consider finding a good drop-away rest and a decent sight. It's up to you, but that's what I know from experience. And by the way since Diamond picked up the liberty (and several other bows) nothing has changed except for the camo pattern.