RE: DIAMOND STUD
I know whay you mean when you comment on it being cheaper, I did the same thing. I wanted a Black Ice and wound up with a Justice, $399 vs. $649. I love my bow and it serves it's purpose well but the only problem is I still want a top shelf bow instead of one that's off the bargain rack. One advantage though is that I got back into archery after being away from it for 20 years. Bows have changed so much that it's like starting from scratch, and my Justice has given me time to figure out what I really like. If my boss gave me a $850 bonus today I'd buy an AlphaMax 32.
I guess what I'm trying to say is; if you like it get it, if your just settling because of the money I would try to get it somehow and get the bow that you really like. The price range that your talking about is only $200 away from getting any bow you want.