I have a Hoyt Deviator , I bought one year old in 1999. The first two arrows I shot out of it, I Robin Hooded. I do not consider myself an Archer, just a hunter that uses a bow once in a while. I do not shoot a lot. But this bow is always ON for me. I still use 2413 Easton Aluminum arrows . It has been consistent. I have killed some game with it. It does have a bit of recoil and I know there are way better options out there. I have some damage in My right shoulder that precludes alot of practice. Last year I shot exactly one arrow. The result of that one arrow is a 300" bull I killed at 12 yards. I find little need to upgrade at this point.