If he doesn't have one check eBay...seen a bunch of new 2013s on there and also the AT classified... Also see a 2012 listed at a good price on archery addix
I have owned the Synergy, Synergy XT, GT500, Pulse and now own the Energy 32. In between those I have owned a Mathews MR6, MR7 as well as a the Hoyt Vector 32 and the recent Spyder. The Elite line just feels right to me and I seem to shoot them better than most. The grip I think is what makes the difference. I have found them to be decent quality and have no issues with them. Why did I switch so much.. well I gotta have a hobby right. I have shot the Hunter and I think your wife will be please with it. It has a very smooth draw. The Pulse is a nice bow too. The draw cycle is not quite as smooth as the Answer in my opinion but its definitely not like the PSE Omen either. All in all I don't think you will be disappointed.. Good luck!!