Elite is a great shooting, all around bow. I prefer a longer ata, nothing shorter than 34inch just due to what feels comfortable to me since I'm 6'1. Go to a local shop, and just start shooting. Also look at some last year model bows that they have left and see if they are going to clearance them or would give you a deal. Might save you some money. I've shot the nitrum 34 and loved the way it feels and also love the back wall of the elite energy 35. Haven't shot the new bows so can't comment on the new ones but good luck with finding one.