i thought i would update this thread, my birthday is in september and my friends and family got together and gave me $100. so now i have $250 to spend on a crossbow, any sugestions on what brand? i would rather have a recurve but it doesn't have to be. i owned a tacoma last year but had to sell it because of a move, it was good but they aren't made anymore and i'd like to have a brand thats still available. thanks