I don't think you can go wrong with a parker. My last 6 bucks and many does can attest to that. I am shooting the same UL31 that I bought 6 years ago. Never had any problems to speak off. I am sure the new models are smoother and faster. I have never had to use the warranty or their service department, but I hear they are great to deal with. The only complaint I have with mine is the large wood grip (makes it easy to torque with bad form) and from what I gather from looking at the new models they have slimmed the grip down quite a bit. I bought mine to save money at the time (married with children kept me from keeping up with the Jones's). Good quality at a good price. Bottom line shoot as many bows as you can, don't get hung up on speed to much, listen to your gut and go with what feels best. Nobody in a pro-shop, or from the forum will be up in that tree with you. Just you and your choice. Good luck on your search for a bow.

And by the way welcome to the forums.

Tom