RE: Archery Research bows?
I had a AR31 for 3 years. It was an arrow flinging deer killing machine. I sold it to a friend two seasons ago which was a mistake as my luck has changed. When you get down to it, AR is a great bow. I would classify it as PSE's cadillac as it is made by PSE. I had a friend that had the AR37 and had a limb break and it was replaced by the bow shop within 3 days so the customer service is great.
I haven't shot the Velocity so I can't comment. I currently have a Mathews and Bowtech. I would rate the AR up there with them. Only difference is there is a bit more hand shock than the those two. It's not a big difference and it won't make a difference in the woods as hopefully you are taking a ONE shot vs. shooting all day.