I got my first Predator in "98".
Aside from new limbs of different weights, I still have it. I have refinished the riser several times.
The bow is solid, dead in my hand upon release, and because the arrow is right on top of my hand, it shoots where I look.
I draw to 29 inches and 68 lbs. I try to keep my carbon arrows around 630 to 650 grains. Performance on game with this set-up is incredible. (I like horsepower.) Mid fifties will easily handle ANYTHING in North America.
If my Predator broke in half tommorrow, I would replace it with a duplicate. Either bow will NOT let you down. You have good taste!