One thing to keep in mind is the warranty. Barnett is only a year so stay away from them. All others I think give you lifetime.Another thing is try to buy local even if you have to frive a ways. Shipping costs both ways to internet dealers get costly if it gets into warranty issues. Antother thing with the excal line is the recurves are wider are louder then the compound cb. I went with the Parker Tornado. Its compact,not too loud,lifetime warranty,and fits like a dream in your hands.