The roller guards are very nice. I love mine on the Iron Mace. It's comforting, b/c you can let the bow down without feeling like you're going to impale your handwith the cable-guard. They're maintenance-free.

I do like how Bowtech has integrated the string suppressor into the roller guard. That's nice. I remember when Bear first put the integral string suppressor/cable guard on their line up in the early 2000's, I thought it was a good idea then. Still like it.

I wholeheartedly believe that Bowtech does put out some hunter-friendly bows. Their '07 models with the forked risers were a step slow for my liking, but still nice huntingbows. I'm not a huge fan of their dealer markup either - their consumer pricing could be a LOT better. That said, they are quality hunting bows. Very user-friendly.

Companies who are making STS units for sale to the general publicshould either subcontract with thebow manufacturers orbuy their burial plots now, b/c they're not going to be in business much longer. I know HCA is putting stock suppressors on their '08's, now Bowtech is doing it, as is Hoyt. I look for the rest to follow.5 years from now, there won't be many bows floating around that aren't stocked with a suppressor. Funny how things come into vogue.

Weird, watching the dominoes fall, eh?

I know that HCA owns the patent on that roller guard. I'm guessing they'll be raking in somenice royalties on that little nugget. http://www.google.com/patents?id=8w0QAAAAEBAJ&printsec=abstract& zoom=4&dq=6722354