well, from what i hear, the apa is the largest in the world, with a quarter of a million members in the usa and canada. also, i heard the apa is kinder, since it pays your air fair if you should win your way into the nationals. besides that, there probably both hungry giant corporations, which make too much money, and don't give enough back to the players. i'm a skill level 7 in the apa, and what do i have to show for it? no bucks, just mvp awards and break and run patches. oh, well i guess it's better than not competing?