I am just getting back into bow hunting after a several year break. I assumed bows had likely advanced a ton based on the regular improvements I recalled from the late 90s and early 2000s. I was surprised just how similar new bows are to my carbon matrix from 2010. They have improved but nearly as much as I expected. I was prepared to buy a new one but will likely use mine another year or 2 and perhaps spend the $ on a new rifle instead.