if your getting up in years i would say get a patriot i have a right hand 2002 and a left hand 2003. had to start shooting left bad eye and shoulder 2002 model 29 inch 60# shot 302 fps 2003 29 inch 60# shot 304fps. the 60# is a lot less ware on you than a 70# bow beside 60# pat will shoot just as fast as most 70# bows anyway the bows smooth quite and vibration free with a good brace height. if i was looking for a bow i would go with a good brace height 60# because thats all you need and some extra speed.