I should add that I am only interested in a hunting arrow. To tell you how long its been since I shot an aluminum arrow, I don't think XX78s existed when I last shot aluminums. I used to shoot XX75s. If I try aluminums now, it will be XX78s. What I'm really unsure of here is if 2117s will be stiff enough for my setup.

Joe - I am totally in love with my Ultratec. The Maverick is a good bow, but the Hoyt outshines it in quality/craftsmanship, quiteness, lack of recoil/shock on the shot, and of course, the feel of the grip in my hand. Darton has made some positive improvements in their line, but still not enough to lure me back. If anything were to lure me away from Hoyt right now it would be the Bowtech Pro 40 Wheely or DC. Some real nice improvements on those bows as well.