Most all bows are going to shoot better than I can shoot them, so if I'm only going to be a fair shot, I want to be a fair shot with a good looking bow. Lately I've been drawn toward simpler bows, but those having nicely figured woods. Too many fancy accent strips/overlays/wood combos in a riser, just doesn't appeal to me anymore. As a novice bowyer, I can really appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into an ultra-fancy bow, but I'll take a simple bow with a single piece curly maple, walnut, or cocobolo in the riser anytime. Now I don't want to offend those of you that like camoflaged bows, but I think they are just plain ugly and I just never understood painting or dipping over nice wood.