Yes, I hate to flame other companies, but i was totally disatisfied with pse, used to shoot a thunderbolt, Never will I shoot another one riser exploded, and then tried to get it replaced, very dissatisfied with PSE not only as a bow company but with customer service as well, plus also what BYUBORN said, very weak accessories. By supporting the local economy, do you mean in your city or the country because i havent really heard of a lot of bows made in japan, i mean i could be wrong. I am now shooting a Parker ultra 31, a dream come true, and a nap drop away, shooting, and yes i know most guys wouldnt use these, but i shoot the easton superlite a/c/c arrows (for the nubs, alum carbon competition) yes they are competition arrows, but you get the best of both worlds with these arrows i think, and i have shot deer, the arrow has past through them and i can pick the arrow up wipe the blood off, and shoot the same one next season, well enough about the arrows, everybody has there own opinions on bows, and its a constant quest to find the right one. But i will say that my parker is quite impressive, and my dads new OUTBACk (matthews) is increddibly sweet, This bow is unparalled by any other bow, Witch is suprising because the limbs are actually more parallel but yah never will i touch a PSE again, sorry but its just MO

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