Like said before, they will last as long as you want them to depending on how you care for them. I used to buy a new bow every year but I was getting them through a staff shooting program and was selling them the next year for more than I paid new. Since I have quit staff shooting I kept the same bows for 7 years(Darton's) and just upgraded at the end of last year. The only reason that I upgraded was b/c there is only one Darton dealer in Texas anymoreand it is 4 hours from my house. So, I bought new bows for this season, sothat I can get service if needed.