After reading a bunch, I thought I'd finally get involved - I'm in the same exact situation. I am upgrading(big time) from a Parker Magnum hunter. I'm not concerned with the price. I want a bow that is as smooth and quiet and forgiving as possible. I want to hunt Moose and Caribou, maybe black bear and I want to get involved in 3D leagues. I'm a 26 inch draw shooting 60-70 lbs. I've shot Bowtech, Hoyt, Mission, Mathews, Diamond. The Bowtech was very quiet, but as I saw someone else post, the draw cycle seems a little rough, like it cams over hard or something. For me, it's now between Hoyt Katera, or Katera XL, or the Mathews Switchback XT. I think the Katera XL is smoother on the draw, and the Mathews Switchback XT is quieter on the release! So I'm stuck. None of the others compare to these for me (to each his own). My main concern is the Shorter Axle to axle of the switchback. I have not shot the S2, which seems like it might compare better in the forgiving category then the SBXT. I'm probably going to support my local pro shop and pay retail. I've actually already bought the acessories -Trophy ridge Dropzone guide model in camo, an Apex Nitrous 6 pin site, and the Sims Modular stabilizer. That's how close I am, if I could just make up my mind!!!