I had the wherewithall to buy a custom bow but just didn't feel the need. I looked hard at the Samicks but a warranty problem with a Banshee Birdseye Maple limb, less than a year old if I believe what's written on the riser, caused me to go elsewhere. I bought a new Omega Longbow, even less cost than the Phantom I was looking at. It's a working man's bow, no fancy woods, just oak and maple but it sure is a great shooting stick. I'm just waiting for them to come out with a take-down now to add to my rack.