Holey smokes--I didn't realize they cost that much! It's just my opinion, but I can't see paying that much for any bow--at least when there are so many great shooting bows that cost a whole lot less. As for looks, well.....I've seen a lot of beautiful bows, and the same applies--you can get them for a lot less. The last bow I bought has bird's-eye bocote veneer on the limbs--absolutly gorgeous. I also have one with Macassar ebony veneer, just sold one with some gorgeous, very figured yew, had one with some awesome bocote veneer, got one or two coming with bird's-eye/curly figured maple veneer, had a td recurve with the prettiest cocobolo I have ever seen for the riser, and am in the process of buying some Claro walnut for risers, and the list goes on. Of course these don't make the bow shoot any better (aside from the added weight of some woods is a plus to some folks), but they sure are pretty. I'm not trying to down anyone that chooses to pay a lot for a bow they want, I'm just saying you don't have to pay that much for a beautiful bow that shoots as good as it looks.

Chad (too tight, frugal, poor, broke, etc. to pay that much for a bow)

Long Bows Rule!