Bob Lee has been around for a while, and that says a lot for his work. Of course, like anything else, some people like them, some don't. Your best bet is to shoot a couple first, if you can. The ones I have shot had (comparatively) VERY heavy risers--some think of that as a plus, some don't. He doesn't warranty his bows for use with anything but Dacron string either, again a matter of choice.

I haven't shot an elk, but from what I have read 55# should be plenty if you have everything else right.

Chad

Long Bows Rule!