CG: You got to remeber that the MQ1 was their first real seller, it does not have Harmonic Dampeners, String Suppresors, Cable Roller, it has the orginal Maxcam, and has a lighter riser, Mathews does this for one main reason, to eliminate vibration through the riser, to me the bow does not feel that heavy (I walk a mile to my stand!!), my LX with all the stuff on it weighs around 4.5lbs, not to mention the added stability you get when you put all the good stuff on their bows! It is also to balance the bow out! And also, isn't the MQ1 at 37" ATA, a little long for Mtn hunting, I would think something like the SQ2, Q2, or Outback would be preferred!?!?

Muzzyman: You must be use to the Cam and 1/2 system, because the Outback is much smoother than any Hoyt I have ever shot, and a stiff draw cycle, it is a much more rounded cam, it should be super smooth, and there has to be valley, otherwise it would not be a good Mathews!

I would have to say it is one of the finest Mathews, but I want to see the others coming too! But I can tell you one thing, with all these new bows, I would have to say Mathews has regained the top spot, with Bowtech being a close second! and Hoyt right behind them!