Saying that Bowtech makes a bad product and whatever other brand is terrible is like saying a Huyndai is a better made car than a Subaru because you had a Subaru and a head gasket blew. Yeah, it sucks but every company will eventually have an issue with at least one product. And I'd take any Subaru over any Huyndai any day of the week. Especially if it's snowing. I will be cautious with mine but no matter what bow I bought I would be cautious with it. It's not a toy and they are under a lot of pressure so things can easily go wrong even if you are cautious.