I have shot the Xtec and the Outback. Both are very nice bows. I went with the Xtec due to my draw length of 30.5". With that long of a draw length, the short ATA of the Outback felt a little funny at full draw. The Xtec is a top notch bow and you got a steal of a deal on that one. I paid about $200 more than you did and that was for a naked bow!