I looked at the Elemen at my local shop. They are selling it for $269.99 bare bow. I held it and spoke with the guy about it for some time. It felt great in my hand, but I didn't shoot it. My bow specs are in my signature. It's virtualy the same bow as a Bear Omni Pro. IBO is listed as 300. I'm shooting 245fps with a heavy arrow, that's not bad for a $250 bow. Bear has been around for a LONG time and I trust their equipment. I love my current bow, and my next will likely be a Bear as well.