RE: Opinions needed for buying a new bow
Along with the Bowtech/Diamond lineup, you might also look at Reflex Highlander as well as the Bear Truth 2. Very good bows for the money. And if you watch e-bay or the classifieds over on Archery Talk, there are great deals on one or two year old bows. A buddy of mine got a Mathews Switchback XT for $400 recently.