Guy, stays at the same hotel as me hunts the Ctx. Had it since shortly after it came out. Anyway when we met he had many more years of salt water hunting than me. This is what I can tell you. Between his experience and the Ctx, he definitely out classed me and my Infinium. I can say that, with his tips coming from experience he really jump started my knowledge on salt water hunting. He is the one reason that I've found what I have threw the years. Now his Ctx in his hands is a deadly weapon. It isn't a turn on and go machine (to me). It is a heavy brute. And can't be belt mounted. Another thing, couple years ago he lost half a season due to a leak. It was more the manufacturer's fault than the machine because I believe they didn't have anyone to repair it. I think that problem has been taken care of. Bill & his Ctx hasn't been wet much last couple years (shoulder problems) Conditions vary, main thing I would look into , the affect of the salt on the Sea your hunting on Vlf's. I got lucky, between around 3 experienced guys here on the forum and running into Bill , the Infinium turned out to be the perfect fit (for me) Six years of 3 months of hunting a year. No down time. That's huge.