I shot a 2004 ultratec till I purchased a 2012 CE. Love it. I actually enjoyed how getting a new bow encouraged me to shoot so much more that I sold it and bought a 2013 CE. I enjoy everything about the CE more. The only thing that took some getting used to is the axle length. I would probably prefer a longer ATA but I enjoyed it so much, so smooth, no vibration, light etc. that I purchased the same bow this year. I shot two arrows out of my 2012 CE, one harvested a 36" dall sheep at 45 yards and the other a mountain caribou in velvet at 70 yards. With that said, the ultratec treated me well, with a 382 bull being the largest of it's animals. Only 4 months till my next adventure!