you dont have to pay full price for great bow's. i just bought a bowtech extreme VFT for under $400. in my mind, it is the best bow for the mony, not just for the name. it robbinhoods more than i can aford. i have to say, i didnt look at too many other bows, but the ones i did, never fit me right. a good bow is well worth the investment, but anyone can be a perfect shot with enough practice. so pick a bow and go for it. names only matter to those who make them matter