to some paying over 500 for a bow may seem like alot. too me it is not, i spend all my free time outside recreating in one way or another i dont drive a fancy truck i dont even own my own house but i do have a 2700$ mtnbike a 1200$ whitewater kayak w another 1000$ worth of gear, 300$ snowshoes, and 850$ into my bow all set up. we all have different needs and i have the need to play outside. i dont need nice clothes or 100$ dinner dates. just my biased opinion