Jeff - they're made by Elite - who also makes the Synergy and the Aigil.

As for why you'd deviate from the mainstream? There's something to be said about shooting a bow or a setup that nobody else is shooting. Just in the interest of being unique, I suppose. If you enjoy being different, that is. The warranties are the same, so why not? That's always the angle I'm working. Then again, I always kindago out of my way to be different than the masses and do things myway.

It's also worth mentioning that this bowis sportinga top-end set of "aftermarket"limbs.

As far as the 5 gpp bows go, this one looks like a pretty solid design - if it performs as advertised. Bows are notorious for not measuring up to their claimed IBO speeds.