RE: Did everyone forget that BEAr still makes bows?
 

Let me clearify. Nothing against Bear, great bows...simply great however,

I shot a new Hoyt every year since 96 but in 06 I wanted to change things up. I shot the top 3 Mathews Switchback, and XT, Bowtech Allegiance and Tribute and the Hoyt Trykon. I paid full price for the Allegiance through a local shop. It was the best bow for me. Now, that Allegiance was not head and shoulder above the rest, fantastic bow, all very smooth and top notch. I wanted the Switchback to impress me to purchase, it as nice but didn't impress me as much as the Trykon and Allegiance.

Love my Allegiance. This past spring when Matt / PA came and hunted turkeys with me I had a chance to shoot his Guardian and no bow EVER in my life compared to shooting that Guardian. NOTHING, not even my Allegiance. I've had the pleasure of shooting the General and it's right there with the Guardian.

I've since shot the Drenalin and the Vextrics and I stand by my statement. Nothing shoots like the Guardian and General and I will measure all future bows I shoot to those two. They are incredible.

I know it was a bold statement to make, cool aid or no coolaid but I stand by it because I'm entitled to my (11 years competitive shooting, 26 years of bowhunting, 41 years of life) opinion. ;) And I have never and may never say it about any 2 bows again.;)

RE: Did everyone forget that BEAr still makes bows?
 

But we can discuss that in another thread if you'd like.:D

Yes Bear makes some awesome bows, tell me more about the 08 lineup. I see if any local shop carries then and test a couple out.

RE: Did everyone forget that BEAr still makes bows?
 

Lately the first thing I do when I get home from work is grabmy new Bear Cheyenne and sling some arrows in the back yard until it gets dark, with the time change I can getina bit more than an hours worth.

RE: Did everyone forget that BEAr still makes bows?
 

Brought back memories. I bough my first bow at a dingy little pawn shop in VA Beach, a Black Bear II. Very smooth (to me, then)and a good bow for me to learn on. It shot great and when I did decide on a new bow I gave that one to a buddy as his first bow. Hopefully it is still in circulation somewhere. What's funny is the "new" bow I bought was a Martin Prowler and I paid $139 dollars for it, I still have it and it is my back up bow, set- up to shoot fingers and my old aluminums and I am just as confident with it as my Q2.

RE: Did everyone forget that BEAr still makes bows?
 

No, I haven't forgotten, I just choose not to remember. I still have my first bow, a BEAR whitetail hunter. The cables are actually......steel cables.

I just choose not to own a bow that can be bought at any mega mart....I think it hurts our shop owners, and I want a bow that is pro shop only. That doesn't mean everyone has to think that way, and I understand the money issue, BELIEVE ME I DO.....Bear obviously makes quality equipment, there's just no doubt about that.

RE: Did everyone forget that BEAr still makes bows?
 

Anybody shot the Truth 2. Looks sweet on their website.

RE: Did everyone forget that BEAr still makes bows?
 

Good post and it's nice to hear some brand loyalty as well. I shot the Bear Truth 2 the other day and I didn't care for it. It didn't feel balanced and was "heavy" feeling to me. Needs some work on the hand shock as well. Just my opinion. My first bow was a Bear Whitetail II.

RE: Did everyone forget that BEAr still makes bows?
 

well i am shooting pse and as soon as i get the money i am trading it in at my local proshop and getting a new 08 line up of a bear showdown, it looks nice, i cant wait to try it, does any one know if they are out yet?

RE: Did everyone forget that BEAr still makes bows?
 

I use the Bear TRX and LOVE it!!

RE: Did everyone forget that BEAr still makes bows?
 

The old post and run.