In all honesty yes JeffB, HCA has produced some serious garbage in recent years. I do not question that. However, in all honesty also, they have come through with some fine advancements, and OWN patent rights to, some of the finest technology in the industry. I firmly believe the carbon riser is the way of the future, and I give them credit for producing equipment that will (on paper anyway) be the next stepping stone. Whether or not they build it to exacting specs and unwavering quality remains to be seen, but my guess is that they cannot afford to screw this one up and still remain in business. (The bows from them I' ve seen recently seem far nicer than those from a couple of years ago too.)

I recall other companies who made serious mistakes---remember when PSE could not keep limbs on their bows? How about when the Q2 and Q2XL were introduced, and they came through with paint falling off and cams shredding cables due to corners being cut and the cams not buffed? Or more recently, Mr. McPhereson himself bashing Hoyt in their advertising?(big boo-boo) Even Merlin recently re-vamped their Omega cam, and sent everyone who bought the first generation the upgrade. Yes, mistakes happen to everyone.

Bottom line is that no matter who' s name is on the bow, the technology is here for the next step forward, whether you choose to trust HCA or not is up to you. Eventually others will also license the military-grade carbon technology, and the speeds will continue to go up within the industry. Evolution continues.

[I happen to know of another company that is throwing their hat into the speed wars that should raise some eyebrows in 2004. The evolution continues....Stay tuned....] Good shooting, Pinwheel 12