Did everyone forget that BEAr still makes bows?
11-29-2007, 11:04 AM
#21
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
Posts: 18,322
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.
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.
11-29-2007, 11:07 AM
#22
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
Posts: 18,322
RE: Did everyone forget that BEAr still makes bows?
But we can discuss that in another thread if you'd like.
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.
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.
11-29-2007, 11:18 AM
#23
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: GA.
Posts: 347
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.
11-29-2007, 11:30 AM
#24
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Southeast, VA
Posts: 2,119
RE: Did everyone forget that BEAr still makes bows?
ORIGINAL: Rob/PA Bowyer
Bear and Fred Bear in particular will always be in my heart as my very first bow was a Bear Black Bear II. I know Bear makes some great bows, always has, probably always will however IMO there is not a bow on the market that tops the Gaurdian and General right now. I'm real curious about the Airbornes and can't wait to get my hands on one.
In all honesty, other than brand loyality, if someone is to shoot the General I can't see them buying another bow. I've never said that about any bow I've owned, ever. They were all too close to call and when finally buying another bow other than Hoyt they were still very close to call but the General (and the Guardian) is heads and shoulders above the rest.
I still have my Bear Black Bear II and oddly enough, it's original string is on it, it's now 22 years old....LOL and I still shoot it from time to time. I might even consider taking a doe with it for old time sakes.
Bear and Fred Bear in particular will always be in my heart as my very first bow was a Bear Black Bear II. I know Bear makes some great bows, always has, probably always will however IMO there is not a bow on the market that tops the Gaurdian and General right now. I'm real curious about the Airbornes and can't wait to get my hands on one.
In all honesty, other than brand loyality, if someone is to shoot the General I can't see them buying another bow. I've never said that about any bow I've owned, ever. They were all too close to call and when finally buying another bow other than Hoyt they were still very close to call but the General (and the Guardian) is heads and shoulders above the rest.
I still have my Bear Black Bear II and oddly enough, it's original string is on it, it's now 22 years old....LOL and I still shoot it from time to time. I might even consider taking a doe with it for old time sakes.
11-29-2007, 11:45 AM
#25
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location:
Posts: 13,082
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.
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.
11-29-2007, 01:08 PM
#27
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio (Buckeye= Big Bucks)
Posts: 333
RE: Did everyone forget that BEAr still makes bows?
ORIGINAL: ohio mossy oak
Did everyone forget about BEar archery?Or are they to busy spneding money on others bows because of the companies name. I here people talk bad about BEar.THe must HAve not shot a 2007 or newer BEar..this company is putting out good stuff for a good price..I must be the only Fan of BEAr..well at least i can Buy a BEar without giving my life saving or my first born.
Did everyone forget about BEar archery?Or are they to busy spneding money on others bows because of the companies name. I here people talk bad about BEar.THe must HAve not shot a 2007 or newer BEar..this company is putting out good stuff for a good price..I must be the only Fan of BEAr..well at least i can Buy a BEar without giving my life saving or my first born.
11-29-2007, 01:15 PM
#28
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Where the big deer are from, seminole county FL
Posts: 1,435
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?
