Merlin makes a fine bow if my max3000 is any indication of their other models . The omega cam system and the total bow design makes for consistant shoting . The only question I have is why are both of their short bows this year , the quest , and max extreme , only available with an 8" brace . It would be nice if they had a short treestand bow that had 7 or 7 1/2 brace for that extra 5 to 10 fps . Lets here it Pinwheel . One other thing I love their camo much nicer than the realtree extra green everyone seams to be useing this year , man thats an ugly patern , I think hardwoods would have been a much better choice , as most pepole hunt from tree stands and in the fall there is'nt much green up there .