Well, wish I could help, but at this point its a personal choice. I like the one piece martins because its more traditional and vain to me. They are just pretty. I don't like the PSE or hoyts because they don't have that traditional feel I was looking for. I knoweven the martinsare vastly different than selfbows or real "traditions", but just find what your looking for.

I was looking for resale also. Something to consider if you decide to upgrade. You gotta love the looks and feel of the dreamcatcher by martin. Its awesome. I like zipper bows too for takedowns. Another to look at I was impressed is chek mates, and pretty affordable, seems to be a good name. You can go to chads website to see em. www.recurves.com