I think you answered your question. You said it is not exactly what you wanted. If I was going to fork out out that amount for a smokepole I would make sure it is what I wanted. Man that is a lot of money for something that you will be forced to like. If what you want costs extra then save for it then at least you get what you really want. You have a big dilema ahead of you that only you can deceide it would really be awful if you bought it and did not like it. I doubt you could sell it for what you paid and you would be out some serious money. Just my 2 cents. God bless your wife for putting that up to you. I have 2 growing kids and an unemployed wife and could never swing that. Good luck in your choice.