Shockwave Custom SC Open Bow vs Sterling 180 TS FO: 5-year value retention (60% vs 59%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Shockwave Custom SC Open Bow holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Shockwave Custom SC Open Bow comes out ahead, holding about 60% of its value versus 59% for the Sterling 180 TS FO. Over the first five years the Shockwave Custom SC Open Bow loses roughly $52,096 while the Sterling 180 TS FO loses about $48,720 — a gap near $-3376.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Shockwave Custom SC Open Bow sheds about 32% in year one versus 27% for the Sterling 180 TS FO. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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