RE: Mathews Switchback 05 vs 06 XT
I would get the 05' (assuming it was in pristine condition) and take part of the $$$ saved to get a set of 452x string/cable for it from gibblet and a new grip from torqueless grips. I have several thousand shots on mine with no serving issues. There really aren't any differences between last years switchback other than last years model being slightly longer ata, a bit faster, and thats about it.