i shot an old easton bow given to me from my father's friend. and i loved it. it was simple, and it killed deer pretty well. then my dad gave me $700 to set up a new bow. i bought a mathews LX with a free set of carbon arrows, a trophy ridge sight, a whisker biscuit rest, and tru glow stabilizaer. i will probably never shoot another company. i am 18 and spoiled rotten. i love my mathews. just backin' up the other guys.