I've got a very well used line wolf assault. Too many hours in trees with it to count. I'm 61 and can still race a grey squirrel to the top of a tree with it. Years ago I thought the $375 or so I paid for it was a lot, but I've more than gotten my money's worth. If I were to sell I could easily recoup most of my money ( they sell pretty fast in my area). I don't know of much other gear that works as well and holds its value as well. 999. Does seem like a lot, but if it's anything like mine, I'd say, if your young enough that'll amortize well over 3 or 4 decades.