If durability is an issue, take a gander at the Excalibur line. Ibex or Phoenix or their composite rail counterparts. I've owned 6 bows so far. Excalibur are by far the toughest, maintenance-free bows I've owned and serviced. If I were to own just one (GASP!), without question it would be an Excalibur. Plus, its still covered by lifetime limited warranty....if you fail to mention you bought it used.