I do like the "hybrids" if you can call them that. They are more appealing to meI guess because I started shooting a compound and have for many years. But, there is a Chek-Mate Hunter 2 at my locak pro shop on sale righ now that I might have to take a look at. I have heard they are a pleasure to shoot. What did those folks say about the gamemaster. I've read every review I could find on the net. You Chek-Mate sounds like an awesomebowand that is probably the best descision to only shoot it in fair weather.