The Blackhawk 2 is a very nice bow, at a lower price point than the rest of the BowTech line. At 29" ATA, it may not be for everyone. Draw length is only 20-26". The strings are not of the same quality as the other BowTechs, but still good, and it uses the Rascal cam. As for not being forgiving, the ATA may be short but, the brace height is 7 1/2". If you're looking for a less expensive bow, The Blackhawk 2 fits the bill.