Twil, I have kept a back up for the last 10 years or so.....I went on a paid hunt in the middle of nowhere and had a failure (non-repairable)with my bow the second day into a 5 day hunt, it almost ruined my hunt....A buddy of mine had a back up and with just a little adjusting I was hunting that evening....From that point on I sworeI would keep a back up bow for the long trip hunts.....It's a good idea to have two IMO...
I too am looking to buy another in 09' and have looked at the captain, admiral, and the x-force ss...I have the commander now and am looking for a shorter bow for my back up.....I guess once I get them in my hands I can go from there...Good luck with the new bow and let us know what you think when you get to shoot it...

BTW-I keep them in the gun safe.....