I don't reckon I'm particularly fussed about it. Laminate risers are nothing new and they ARE quite a bit stronger. They are even nice looking if they're well done. Often you can't even tell a laminate riser from a solid piece of wood without doing some real close looking.

Martin's problem is they can't raise their prices any more. They've already got custom bowyers that are offering bows at competitive prices and Samick/AIM is biting at their heels. Any more increase and they'll have priced themselves out of the market.