Only my second catapult, still very new to this game!
I should admit that I bought it because it looks so pretty!
This is quite a chunky catapult but it handles beautifully, shoots very well and the quality is top notch. I am very, very, pleased with mine.
I bought this on behalf of a friend - so this is his opinion (he is much more experienced than me with these things).
He simply loves it! He is a welder and blacksmith by trade an was quite impressed by the quality and finish - especially at this price. He was not keen on the wrapping (we are all different!) but it is easily removed. Basically the Pixiu has made all his other catapults redundant - including two rather expensive UK made ones. Overall he is delighted with it.
I have shot it as well and I rather like it.