Hi Wally
I think its more of a mindset then anything else.The reason I bought the carbons was that the Kudu is in my veh. all the time and I figure the ceder were more apt to warp with all the heat,humidity,temp changes.The clasics do have the wood look.But being how Iam just getting back in to traditional shooting,my mind just got set on wood.nothing wrong with carbons,there faster,take the heat and cold better,more easy to get ahold of,and you can put a trk load in a belt or back quiver.But for now I just like the ceder better.No harm done...........