My first bow was a bear, of course that was 10 years ago, and since I have been shooting darton's, I really like the CPS system and don't have any experience with the new CPS system. I was wanting to look at the new Darton for this year but there aren't any dealers in Texas anymore. I have loyalty to Darton and the CPS system but as suggested before you should put both bows in your hands and shoot them, and get the one that fits you the best(feels the best).Let me know what you think of the new Darton......I am curious, as I can't test drive one here in Texas....