From: Barber
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Date: 11-Jul-17 |
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Have any of you seen the new Bear limited addition Takedown ? Was on there face book page and saw it. Very Nice ! It said one of 4 different addition Takedowns. Will be making 250 bows of each addition. Thought y'all mite like to know.
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From: Widow sax
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Date: 11-Jul-17 |
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Saw it in person very beautiful!!! Widow
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From: Gun
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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I wonder for the price if you can order with out the compass and quiver bushings
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From: Jason D
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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Ordered one yesterday! :-))
$1,600!!!
I'll be posting some of my collection on eBay to pay for it.
Wife should be happy as I'm trading out several bows out of the house for this single one! LOL!
I assumed it comes with the compass but hadn't considered that. Will need to confirm with my dealer.
J.
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From: Jason D
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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Macassar ebony riser with rosewood stripe and waterfall bubinga veneers over maplelimb cores. Pretty sure it'll have standard brass coin but not sure.
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From: Jason D
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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Macassar ebony riser with rosewood stripe and waterfall bubinga veneers over maplelimb cores. Pretty sure it'll have standard brass coin but not sure.
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From: joe vt
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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Very Nice!!!!
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From: neuse
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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I would like to be able to afford one. Nice bow to own.
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From: Dry Bones
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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Sure is pretty. Anyone know why the release of a limited addition bow? Any significant time for Bear archery?
-Bones
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From: RymanCat
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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Pretty not sure if I would want one rather have my green stripe that's brand new or get my type I fixed and shoot that riser.
Sure looks fine though and love the gloss. Wondering what the additions are didn't get clarification on that in this thread unless I missed it?
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From: Barber
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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Man, those bows are nice !
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From: 3R Shooter
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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3R Shooter is a Stickbow.com Sponsor - Website |
Far as I know, only the woods used is the difference. Plus you get a matching bow case that is also serial numbered to match. They are going to be making four limited edition bows in total, different models each year. If you buy this one you get 'first right' at the next three models in the same serial number. Not required to buy, but you get first chance at it. I am not positive what the future models will be. 3Rivers will be turning them online for pre-order sign up soon (hoping today). No one has serial numbers till next week at the earliest.
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From: Bud B.
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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Quote:
"I wonder for the price if you can order with out the compass and quiver bushings"
It will come with a scrimshawed coin, rather than the brass coin. No "customizatios" will be allowed, according to Bear. Other than you can choose the weight. It is a B riser with #1 limbs, I believe, making a 60" bow. Weights of 40, 45, 50 and 55 offered, to the best of my knowledge.
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From: Bud B.
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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And I have read that the next three after the TD will be a Super K, Kmag, and 59er Kodiak. Unsure on that.
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From: bowfrk
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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Limited edition not addition which is arithmetic
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From: Flygirl
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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Great looking bow.Hope that Bear has one on display in Denton Hill.Really great to see the Bear Co. Coming out with this bow.Think there takedown is still the neatest bow ever.
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From: cacciatore
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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It looks stunning so I placed my order @ Big Jim.
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From: camodave
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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Notice the EXP 002 serial number in the pic. I wonder if they changed something after making EXP 001. EXP bows have always been of interest to collectors. I doubt if any of the current ones will ever be for sale.
DDave
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From: stick33
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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I think EXP 001 was a donation bow for the Compton shoot. You don't see them come up for sale too often, except for the less desirable models.
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From: sheepdogreno
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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Beautiful bow! If I could afford it and that's a big If I would just mess it up by shooting it and hunting with it...I don't buy something with plans of not using it that's not how my system functions hahahahaha
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From: sheepdogreno
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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Beautiful bow! If I could afford it and that's a big If I would just mess it up by shooting it and hunting with it...I don't buy something with plans of not using it that's not how my system functions hahahahaha
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From: N. Y. Yankee
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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Edition, not addition. Nice looking bow but I could never use it. Wouldn't want to scratch it.
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From: 4nolz@work
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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I hope they do well but as collectors investments go I'd choose something else.People can't get their money back out of the Signature goldlatches and the earlier Commemoratives flopped royally.Buy one to use! And I'm a Bear guy.
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From: Barber
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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Yes I know edition not addition ! Saw that after my post was already on line. Have to love smart phones! Y'all know what it was suppose to be .
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From: 4nolz@work
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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I remember telling Frank Scott I was hoping the third commemorative bow was going to be a takedown but after the SK and Montana commemoratives didnt sell well the decision was made for the third one to be the SM.
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From: Pa Steve
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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That is one beautiful bow!!! Would love to own one but my bank account thinks differently. Possibly one of the 59ers as that is my favorite model of Bear bows.
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From: Buckdancer
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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A grumly deerslalyer would be nice
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From: Bowdoc
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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I hear one of the next models was going to be the A I really don't know anyone know for sure ? bd
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From: goldentrout_one
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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Beautiful - got to lose the stupid compass though!
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From: cfokken
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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Bear will have one on display at ETAR The donated bows for Pope and Young and Compton were not any EXP. Bear specifically made these bows for these organizations. They will have an A handle, Kodiak, and Super Kodiak as the other three.
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From: greyghost
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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Anyone know where I can get a lefty ?
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From: Bud B.
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Date: 12-Jul-17 |
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Call Big Jim in Ga, greyghost. Quickly! Or other larger dealers.
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From: BigJim
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Date: 13-Jul-17 |
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BigJim is a Stickbow.com Sponsor - Website |
I have a bunch on order of course and am taking pre orders too. They are going to be sharp!!
in this order B and #1S A and #3s 59's SuperK
That is the deal unless for some reason they decide to change down the road, but then I would have to change the way I'm cutting the wood. Thanks, BigJim
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From: David Mitchell
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Date: 13-Jul-17 |
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Wonder if they will finally put a decent string on a bow that expensive. They need to do much better on their strings.
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From: jeff w
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Date: 13-Jul-17 |
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I would like to have one just because I like it (like all Bear TD's). As far as an investment-I have never bought a bow thinking I would resale it later. I buy my archery equipment to enjoy, I really don't care what the 'market' does.
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From: George D. Stout
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Date: 13-Jul-17 |
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If you buy one through Big Jim you can request a better string from him. Bowyers are in the bow business, that's why there are so many string makers around. It's good for the string makers.
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From: lonfitz
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Date: 13-Jul-17 |
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I never could understand why they put the compass there in the first place.It was not on the original in 1969.They have even changed the placement of the Bear decals also.
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From: JT
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Date: 13-Jul-17 |
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How many folks would shoot it, or even take it out of the box?????
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From: RJH1
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Date: 13-Jul-17 |
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JT, if bought it, it would only be to shoot. That said, I it is a little more than I am willing to spend. If it was $1200 and a 64" bow, I am pretty sure I would be in though:-)
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From: fdp
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Date: 13-Jul-17 |
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Not a bad looking bow, but I would never pay that for one.
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From: Scooby-doo
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Date: 13-Jul-17 |
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If ya buy one, hunt it and hunt it hard. That is what they are for. I have an LC Smith that I was told over 30 years ago was worth a fortune, guess what it is pretty well worn now and not as pretty but I used it for what it was intended, too kill stuff! Shawn
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From: 303elk
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Date: 13-Jul-17 |
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I have the series of FB Commerative all the same S/N L/H 50# the first one is signed by FRANK SCOTT , they are in the original box never been strung, anybody know what they are worth ?
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From: Bud B.
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Date: 13-Jul-17 |
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303elk, those seemingly did not go over as well as the Signature TDs from the early 80s. Value unknown.
Shoot me a pm. I know someone who might know an opinion on the value.
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From: BigJim
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Date: 13-Jul-17 |
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BigJim is a Stickbow.com Sponsor - Website |
If you buy the B and #1s this year, you have first right to refuse the A and #3 of the same serial number next year and so on. So by buying both, you can mix and match the limbs how you wish. BigJim
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From: Custom Kodiak
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Date: 16-Jul-17 |
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Anyone know when they may become available?
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From: JT
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Date: 16-Jul-17 |
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Ooops I was told early August.
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From: jk
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Date: 16-Jul-17 |
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Barnum & Bailey edition ?
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From: 4nolz@work
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Date: 16-Jul-17 |
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303Elk they are currently not worth what we paid for them...
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From: cobra
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Date: 17-Jul-17 |
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It is too pretty and too pricey to take into the woods and treat like any other hunting bow. And, like all other Commemoratives, it will probably never be a good investment
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From: Bud B.
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Date: 31-Jul-17 |
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Bumping for JT....
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From: Greg D
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Date: 31-Jul-17 |
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Any chance you could just order a riser? I would want longer limbs.
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From: stick33
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Date: 31-Jul-17 |
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Bows in general are poor investments compared to the return on other investments. Even in today's poor used bow market, the Signature gold latch original $995 would equate to $2,500 in today's dollar. They've been selling in the $3500-$4500 range as of late. I don't see this new bow being nearly desirable nor profitable. But that's not what many of us care about when buying a bow.
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From: GLF
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Date: 31-Jul-17 |
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The signatures never sold or gained value for the few that did sell. I bought the FB commemorative (Kodiak) and the Montana commemorative for 500 each and sold em for 600 when I started seeing alot for sale. I got lucky. Gotta admit the Montana was gorgeous tho. I wouldn't pay an extra 800 bucks for a different wood choice so this ones a no go for me.
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From: cacciatore
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Date: 31-Jul-17 |
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A bow isn't for investment but dreams for the mind,a hunting buddy, a lover,it makes food for the table and stories to tell to your friend. If you don't understand that I ain't sure you can be. Good bowhunter. IMHO.
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From: 4nolz@work
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Date: 31-Jul-17 |
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Well they sell "Commemoratives" specifically to market the "collectors".I'm done buying bows for investment and agree they should be used.
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From: Bowdoc
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Date: 31-Jul-17 |
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I was told this A.M. they will NOT have compass or bushings unless you want them bd
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From: David McLendon
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Date: 31-Jul-17 |
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Pretty, but it would have to hunt if I owned it, and that's a lot of $ for a limited run production bow that will most likely not appreciate. I'd rather find another older A riser, and I already have a recurve with Macassar riser and Tiger Myrtle limbs that is a proven killing machine.
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From: Jason D
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Date: 07-Aug-17 |
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I'm gonna shoot/hunt the heck outta mine! I may even grind down/customer the grip (sacralige!) refinish the whole riser!
I invest money in mutual funds. They tend to do a LOT better than bows!
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From: buckabow
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Date: 08-Aug-17 |
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they had one at denton, bear rep said they were just about all sold,, beautiful bow!
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From: heartofhunter
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Date: 08-Aug-17 |
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Mine is gonna kill some stuff, nuff said.
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From: arrowflight
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Date: 12-Aug-17 |
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What an awesome looking bow!
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From: stagecoach
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Date: 12-Aug-17 |
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Once I get mine, greenie goes hunting.
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From: arrowflight
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Date: 23-Aug-17 |
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I just got my serial number today! Very exciting. Im selling my other bear takedown to make room for this one.
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From: COPicasso
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Date: 23-Aug-17 |
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I was told yesterday mine is going to be #30.
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From: Barber
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Date: 23-Aug-17 |
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Be sure to show pics when you get it !
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From: JT
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Date: 23-Aug-17 |
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Can I ask who are you guys getting the bows from? The guys that have got the call.
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From: Bud B.
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Date: 23-Aug-17 |
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Ordered thru Big Jim.
No call yet.
I sent a message in with Jim for any input.
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From: Custom Kodiak
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Date: 23-Aug-17 |
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Also ordered through Big Jim's and no call yet.
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From: arrowflight
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Date: 23-Aug-17 |
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I got my confirmation email from 3-Rivers! Will definately post some pics when it comes in!
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From: 4nolz@work
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Date: 23-Aug-17 |
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Who has #37 I have a matching goldlatch for you to buy!
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From: cacciatore
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Date: 24-Aug-17 |
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X3 with Big Jim and no news yet
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From: 3R Shooter
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Date: 24-Aug-17 |
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3R Shooter is a Stickbow.com Sponsor - Website |
We have our assigned serial numbers (click the link to see which serial numbers we have left) and you can order today with us placing the orders with Bear Archery. Not sure what delivery time frame will be though.
http://www.3riversarchery.com/bear-archery-limited-edition-takedown-bow.html
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From: kodiaklectomy
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Date: 24-Aug-17 |
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Got mine direct through Bear.
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From: JT
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Date: 24-Aug-17 |
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You got your bow already??????
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From: Bud B.
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Date: 24-Aug-17 |
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Wrote Big Jim via facebook. He says very soon we should be hearing something if ordered thru him.
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From: stagecoach
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Date: 25-Aug-17 |
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has any body with low # recieved call. My friends with high # recieved call.
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From: BigJim
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Date: 05-Sep-17 |
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BigJim is a Stickbow.com Sponsor - Website |
I have the numbers, but have been waiting to hear if my personal set of bows was included in my group of numbers or not... didn't get confirmation until after hours on Fri. I can now assign numbers.
We do still have a few bows available. I haven't been been pushing since there were so few to be had. If your looking to get one, contact our office to get on the list. Thanks, BigJim
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From: cacciatore
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Date: 05-Sep-17 |
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Big Jim I can't wait for my 001, lol.
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From: BigJim
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Date: 07-Sep-17 |
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BigJim is a Stickbow.com Sponsor - Website |
Ha, my numbers are 000LOL. Do you think that has an underlying meaning? Maybe they are trying to tell me something! BigJim
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From: arrowflight
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Date: 19-Sep-17 |
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Anyone heard when these bows will start shipping out? Will it be this year or next year?
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From: Bud B.
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Date: 19-Sep-17 |
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After January 1st, according to a message I got from Bear.
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From: Woodchucker
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Date: 02-Nov-17 |
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Anyone have an update on delivery and if all have been sold?
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From: Bud B.
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Date: 02-Nov-17 |
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A friend just called Big Jim and got one. #160
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From: Slayer1
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Date: 02-Nov-17 |
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I got number # 160 yesterday JJ at Big Jim’s said he had a few numbers left. I saw some where on FB that some bows may ship this week. If someone gets one make sure you post up some pictures!
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From: Bud B.
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Date: 02-Nov-17 |
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Slayer1,
I called today. I have #53
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From: shay
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Date: 03-Nov-17 |
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If anyone is looking for one, Bob's Gun and Tackle Shop in Hastings, MI has some on order.
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From: Ramhunter
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Date: 04-Nov-17 |
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Just got #79 today. Now the wait.
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From: BigJim
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Date: 14-Nov-17 |
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BigJim is a Stickbow.com Sponsor - Website |
The bows aren't going out according to the number you got, but to how the orders were filled.
In other words, number 160 might actually get built before 74 if 160 was sold first.
And yes, we still have a few numbers left.
Thanks, BigJim
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From: Woodchucker
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Date: 21-Nov-17 |
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Anyone get their bow yet? Sounds like a few numbers still available. Been kicking the idea around...
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From: arrowflight
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Date: 21-Nov-17 |
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No, I am still waiting in the winds patiently!
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From: Dry Bones
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Date: 22-Nov-17 |
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Was hoping to see one. Anybody ?
-Bones
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From: stagecoach
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Date: 23-Nov-17 |
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Heard little diff than one for display. Picking it up tomorrow.
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From: arrowflight
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Date: 06-Dec-17 |
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Has anyone received their Limited Edition Bear takedown yet? If so, lets see some pics if possible. Im still waiting for mine..
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From: cacciatore
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Date: 07-Dec-17 |
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Still waiting from Big Jim.
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From: Curtiss Cardinal
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Date: 07-Dec-17 |
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I don't think I will be able to afford one; but I have to say I am disappointed at the very limited weight range. 60# at 28 inches is the sweet spot. The fulcrum after which you start experiencing deminished returns. Because I too will hunt with it.I will never but a bow just to display it.
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From: droptine59
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Date: 10-Dec-17 |
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Ramhunter... i am #78
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From: Flygirl
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Date: 10-Dec-17 |
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Big Jim,messaged me awhile back,saying I would hear directly from Bear.I was # 7 on his list..Have not heard anything from Bear.
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From: Flygirl
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Date: 10-Dec-17 |
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Big Jim,messaged me awhile back,saying I would hear directly from Bear.I was # 7 on his list..Have not heard anything from Bear.
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From: Flygirl
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Date: 10-Dec-17 |
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Big Jim,messaged me awhile back,saying I would hear directly from Bear.I was # 7 on his list..Have not heard anything from Bear.
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From: Scooter Trash
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Date: 10-Dec-17 |
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A buddy of mine received # 65 on December 7th. I have only seen pictures of it so far. I'm going over to his place tomorrow night and "Fondle" it.
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From: grizzley21
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Date: 10-Dec-17 |
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someone with #62, posted some photos awhile back,,,,,,,
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From: Slayer1
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Date: 11-Dec-17 |
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Scooter Trash, take some pictures if you get to see # 65. I can't wait to get mine. I am #160
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From: BigJim
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Date: 11-Dec-17 |
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BigJim is a Stickbow.com Sponsor - Website |
I have to take that back Flygirl ... I'm not really sure as I keep forgetting to ask. I would immagine they will send it to me first since bear doesn't do drop ships but again, I don't know.
I have to talk with them again today.. maybe I can remember to ask....HA! BigJim, dazed and confused.
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From: Bud B.
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Date: 11-Dec-17 |
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Thanks Big Jim!
Any updates posted here on orders thru you are appreciated!
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From: Smokin Joe
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Date: 11-Dec-17 |
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Wow. That is a great looking bow. And one heck of an investment. I wonder if Santa knows about this.....it's nearly Christmas....I have been good.
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From: Flygirl
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Date: 11-Dec-17 |
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Thanks Big Jim,appreciate the way you take care of us.
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From: Scooter Trash
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Date: 12-Dec-17 |
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One more try. There was no compass on this one.
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From: Scooter Trash
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Date: 12-Dec-17 |
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I made sure I put plenty of fingerprints ALL over it.
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From: Slayer1
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Date: 12-Dec-17 |
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Wow that's a beauty did he let you shoot it?
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From: stick33
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Date: 12-Dec-17 |
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Good to know they're starting to ship now. Will make a fine Christmas present to those of us that get them in time!
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From: Buckdancer
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Date: 12-Dec-17 |
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Sure wish bear would make custom limbs with different veneers
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From: stick33
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Date: 12-Dec-17 |
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I was thinking some black & white ebony limbs would be awesome. Too bad Brandon Stahl isn't making limbs anymore.
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From: Scooter Trash
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Date: 12-Dec-17 |
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No, I haven't been allowed to shoot it yet.
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From: BigJim
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Date: 13-Dec-17 |
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BigJim is a Stickbow.com Sponsor - Website |
I cut those veneers especially with him in mind :)
Ok, I just spoke to the production manager, but we are pretty sure that they will be sending the bows to the dealers only.
Also not possitive, but fairly certain that they won't have compass or inserts.... but don't hold me to that.
BigJim
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From: Bud B.
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Date: 13-Dec-17 |
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My conversation with Bear about the LE TDs:
No compass. No bushings. I am guessing the production manager is Mr. Neil Byce.
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From: Nalajr
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Date: 14-Dec-17 |
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I have wanted a Bear TD ever since seeing the Rosewood model on the cover of a Bear Trad Archery Catalog over 25 years ago. I've never had one though. I am promising myself to get a Bear TD some time soon. Probably be a used one though.
As for this new Limited bow. I think this one might be prettier than the Rosewood version I fell in love with. LORD have Mercy this bow is gorgeous! I love it! I would WANT the Compass on mine if I were getting one. Oh and one more thing, if I were to get one, I would get it to SHOOT and HUNT with. I would have no interest in buying a bow to sit in a box in my closet.
CONGRATS to you guys that got yours and for those that received them, your Christmas came early!
Larry
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From: cacciatore
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Date: 14-Dec-17 |
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Larry I plan to use mine and I would like it to have the quiver holes so I can hunt with. There aren’t many informations yet to how they are gonna be.
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From: BigJim
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Date: 14-Dec-17 |
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BigJim is a Stickbow.com Sponsor - Website |
Well fellas, here is the thing.. It really doesn't matter what they offer, there is no way they will be able to please everyone unless they set up a call center to handle every little detail... and that my friend is what they call "custom"
There are already very few posts on this bow that don't contain complaints about price yet everything about it costs more. The materials are 5 times more expensive than what's in there normal TD and it comes with a fancy case. Plus it is limited and requires much more of there time.
The whole point of them offering it is for promotion.
If you have to have inserts for a quiver... I personally think it is the absolutely worst quiver mounting method available (personal opinion mind you, but the one I value the most) Install them, or have them installed by a pro.. $20 or $30 bucks.
If you want a compass, put one in... about the same price. No brainer.
I'm on my way down to Bear today to pick up a bunch of bows I just bought (245 that is) so stay tuned for further sale posts. Anyway, I will pump them for info if they will give it up.
BigJim
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From: Slayer1
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Date: 14-Dec-17 |
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Number 160 here. Big Jim hopefully they will send a few LE home with you!
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From: BigJim
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Date: 16-Dec-17 |
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BigJim is a Stickbow.com Sponsor - Website |
Shoot, I got down there so late, I didn't have time to talk. They even had to stay open for me.
Unfortunately my 245 bows turned into 176 also... there dang inventory system is as bad as mine! BigJim
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From: Buckdancer
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Date: 16-Dec-17 |
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Big Jim .are they going to make a Limited addition a riser . Next year ?
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From: Buckdancer
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Date: 16-Dec-17 |
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And Jim .how about makeing some custom limbs for us takedown users
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From: BigJim
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Date: 16-Dec-17 |
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BigJim is a Stickbow.com Sponsor - Website |
Yes, Buckdancer.. next year they are making the "A" riser and #3 limbs
and NO I WILL NOT make custom limbs for Bear takedowns any time soon. I will never rule anything out because one day ya'll may turn on me and I have to do it to survive... if you turn on me, I guess you wouldn't buy the limbs from me either (just thinking out loud now) I'm so far behind that I'm not taking on new bow projects. I'm still trying to figure out how to build the ones I make now! BigJim
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From: Slayer1
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Date: 29-Dec-17 |
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Anybody else got their bow yet?
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From: Wojo14
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Date: 31-Dec-17 |
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Man are those pretty! ~Wojo
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From: kodiaklectomy
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Date: 02-Jan-18 |
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#78 LH here. still waiting ... :)
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From: Slayer1
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Date: 02-Jan-18 |
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I figured after Christmas we would be seeing a few sent out. #160 sill waiting.
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From: Slayer1
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Date: 02-Feb-18 |
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Anybody heard anything? Still have not got a notification from Big Jim
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From: stick33
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Date: 02-Feb-18 |
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Crickets... chirp... chirp
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From: Custom kodiak
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Date: 02-Feb-18 |
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A friend was told at Kalamazoo by Neil Byce that they would be shipped by June.
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From: Dan In MI
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Date: 02-Feb-18 |
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I saw one at K-zoo. A guy was cruising by the booth with a case and I asked if he'd show it to me. It was AWESOME.
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From: stagecoach
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Date: 03-Feb-18 |
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I take riser out to admire it at least twice a week, it is out standing. Every Sunday when I show up at range, they ask I tell them she's sleeping. She says Sunday is for sleeping in and this is how she sleeps. Lol
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From: arrowflight
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Date: 28-Apr-18 |
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Anyone else received their Bear Limited Edition takedown? I am waiting anxiously on the postman to arrive.
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From: Custom kodiak
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Date: 28-Apr-18 |
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I had heard that there were some issues with the limbs clear glass turning cloudy and they were remaking the limbs. Not sure if this is true or not. That's the rumor I was told.
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From: mooshkat
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Date: 28-Apr-18 |
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I got mine, number 217, sent it back immediately, bad streaks in glass, that was 2 months ago! They have switched glass companies,they are now using bearpaw glass, supposably its crystal clear. Considering selling mine when i get it back, if anyone is interested?
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From: JT
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Date: 28-Apr-18 |
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I had two on order and got frustrated with the lack of info. Cancelled both! I don't feel bad, after all they aren't "Fred's " bow. Looking for Grayling era A td's
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From: 4nolz@work
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Date: 28-Apr-18 |
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1st 100 sets of limbs were discarded
This is why I didn't buy.I love Bear Archery but have doubts they can pull this off and bet they regret it.
I'd only buy in person after n hand inspection.These are not going to be investment bows.
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From: cacciatore
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Date: 28-Apr-18 |
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I had a call from Big Jim bow Company, the big guy personally inspected my bow, since he is a guy that knows woods and bows I trust on him. I sent my payment right away and # 54 is currently in the hands of the post guy.
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From: 4nolz@work
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Date: 28-Apr-18 |
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Cacciatore are you going to shoot it or store it.?
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From: Frisky
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Date: 28-Apr-18 |
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I've been thinking- What good is a bow if you don't shoot it? What good is the collector value when you're dead? To me, the beauty is in a bent bow. That's why the look of a longbow, at full draw, appeals to me. I'm shooting my Bear TD and hunting with it. I'd do the same if it was the new limited edition. I love that earlier (2007?) limited edition too! I think people are going to love these bows, once they get the bugs out, as the new limbs are really good shooting!
Joe
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From: cacciatore
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Date: 28-Apr-18 |
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I am with Frisky, my #54 is on its way to me and I plan to use it, when I’ll be gone what value it have for me? To my eyes the most exciting bow in the world is the very beaten Fred Bear personal bow. A bow must be lived and making memories
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From: cacciatore
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Date: 28-Apr-18 |
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If you have a beautiful wife do you just watch at her or.....?
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From: 4nolz@work
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Date: 28-Apr-18 |
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:) do wives depreciate? :)
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From: Bud B.
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Date: 28-Apr-18 |
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Waiting on #53. LH 45#
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From: arrowflight
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Date: 28-Apr-18 |
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I agree with Frisky. Ill be shooting mine when it arrives. Please post some pics when the postie drops off your parcels!
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From: David McLendon
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Date: 28-Apr-18 |
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":) do wives depreciate? :) "
Some lease cars and turn them back in for a newer model rather than buy and take full depreciation or be stuck with a lemon. Buy a bow, shoot it, sell it when you see something else better.
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From: arrowflight
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Date: 06-May-18 |
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C'mon Postie.....this wait is killing me:)
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From: cacciatore
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Date: 07-May-18 |
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Postman is arrived on time at my add in Wyoming, but I am in Italy right now and it will take a while before I can unpack it. Sorry
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From: Renewed Archer
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Date: 07-May-18 |
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I never had a Bear takedown although I have dozens of vintage Bear one piece bows and love them. I love macassar and when I saw this bow I was very tempted... but resisted. One reason is I would rather have a 64" bow than a 60" bow. Another is that I like one piece bows more than takedowns.
However, last week I ordered one of the few left.
Why? I just bought a used Bear takedown with Brandon Stahl #3 limbs on an A riser. Not b/c it's a Bear takedown, but b/c it came with Stahl limbs. I'm not a fan of the riser so I was looking around for a B riser that could look good w/the Stahl limbs. I realized that for the price of a nice vintage riser I could buy this new macassar bow... that is way more beautiful. And put the Stahl limbs on it to get the 64" bow I want. I might even sell the #1 limbs that comes with it. Or not!
I also wanted to be in line for a macassar Kodiak. That's what I want the most.
I only buy or keep bows I shoot and this will be no exception. Most of my bows are also beautiful and that's important to me when shooting them. I shoot beautiful bows better! I think most people do even if they won't admit it. Beauty enhances mood which improves performance. If you don't feel that way and if you think a bow is just a tool go ahead and get a mag riser and paint it camo. Or put a bag over your bow and shoot it. To use a crude sexual analogy.
Also, to put it into perspective, how beautiful do you think the 59 Kodiaks were to people when they first came out? Gorgeous all Brazilian rosewood risers that had never been seen before in a Bear bow. Before that what did they have? Maple. The beauty of those 59 and later Kodiaks didn't stop people from buying them or using them, did it? So why should it keep people from getting and using a similar level of upgrade in beauty in a new Bear bow? I can understand not getting one b/c of the price, but b/c it's so beautiful? Come on! If you were back in 1959 would you have said the same about the new Kodiaks? Well... maybe some would! But not me.
Shandor
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From: cacciatore
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Date: 07-May-18 |
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I can’t look or have ugly bows! Those things will survive all of us
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From: Cabingirl
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Date: 07-May-18 |
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Have had one ordered since the announcement came out.Have not heard a word from Bear Archery on the new Takedown..
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From: arrowflight
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Date: 11-May-18 |
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My long wait is finally over. Bear Limited Edition number 105 finally made it to Australia. The workmanship and presentation is flawless on this bow. Unfortunately, the weather is a bit poor at the moment, but I managed to sneak a few shots in between the rain this afternoon. I love this bow.
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From: 4nolz@work
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Date: 11-May-18 |
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Wow that LE birthmark bow looks better than the others! Nice!
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From: Cabingirl
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Date: 11-May-18 |
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Just wondering.Did Bear change the riser for the limited takedown.Are the limbs a bit different too.What are the woods in the riser now and limbs.Thanks
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From: Longbow49
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Date: 11-May-18 |
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When l was a young married man and father in the late 60s I couldn't afford a takedown I could only buy grizzlys which I killed my first deer with, I have always loved bear bows and have on order #226. Can't wait!!
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From: PECO
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Date: 11-May-18 |
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Lets see some limb pictures. .
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From: arrowflight
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Date: 11-May-18 |
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Cabingirl- The riser is Macassar Ebony with 2 strips of Maple on the sides of a Bolivian Rosewood stripe. The limbs are waterfall/curly Bubinga veneers, and clear glass with reinforced bow tips.
Peco- Ill upload some limb pics for you.
Longbow49- Enjoy your bow, I look forward to seeing some pics when it arrives.
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From: arrowflight
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Date: 12-May-18 |
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As promised a limb picture for you Peco.
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From: arrowflight
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Date: 12-May-18 |
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Took the LE out for a few shots today. This bow is amazing!
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From: stykshooter
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Date: 12-May-18 |
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That is an absolutely gorgeous riser!
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From: Cabingirl
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Date: 12-May-18 |
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Have one ordered,not sure when it's coming.Thanks for the pics arrow flight..Just seems the riser was all Macasar Ebony with the trim stripe..Really nice bow.I was No.7 with Big Jim. guess I just wait...Enjoy its a beauty.Hey longbow 49 I kick myself for never ordering the Takedown with the gold latches..I guess we both will enjoy the second time around..Thanks to all for the great pics
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From: PECO
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Date: 12-May-18 |
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Thanks for the picture, great looking bow. It is good to see you are actually out shooting it!
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From: tradlongbow
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Date: 12-May-18 |
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Dan,
I love the looks of your takedown! I have #237 on order.
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From: arrowflight
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Date: 12-May-18 |
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Thanks Darren, I couldnt be happier with mine. Please share some pics of #237 when she arrives! You wont be disappointed.
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From: BigJim
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Date: 12-May-18 |
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That's not a birthmark by the way, Just a wider stripe in the Macassar. The coloration in Macassar varies widely from nearly black to very light cinnamon with dark brown to black stripes.
The figure in the bubinga veneers will vary slightly as well. It is all waterfall bubinga and there are no pieces that I can recall that had a bit of sap in them... well, there might be 4 sets that had some sap :) I can't disclose who is getting those 4, but he might of had something to do with cutting them. :>
Unlikely a lot of Bear customers out there, My favorite bows are the ones with birthmarks. All the rest look exactly like the last one, well except those with exotic wood.
BigJim
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From: cacciatore
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Date: 13-May-18 |
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Big Jim how many bows do you receive weekly ( talking of the LE)?
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From: arrowflight
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Date: 13-May-18 |
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Thanks for the input BigJim.
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From: BigJim
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Date: 20-May-18 |
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Cacciatore, I don't receive bows weekly. I get a couple, then a wait. Bear has lots of other things going on as well as the limited editions.
I know it's frustrating, but they are juggling all there orders as well as the LE bows. I know exactly how they feel. My customers that have ordered bows from me have been waiting in excess of 14 months. Not because I'm out fishing, but I have many things going on.. just like Bear.
Bear is just as concerned about there customers as I am about mine. I just sent another load of veneers and limb buts to them last week as a matter of fact.. but they aren't waiting on me!
BigJim
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From: cacciatore
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Date: 21-May-18 |
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Sure it was just for curiosity.
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From: arrowflight
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Date: 24-May-18 |
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I was curious...The scrimshaw inlay, is that ivory, or an imitation?
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From: 4nolz@work
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Date: 24-May-18 |
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It would have to be pre-ban ivory if real so I'm sure it's faux
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From: arrowflight
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Date: 25-May-18 |
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Thanks 4nolz. I know Blacktail have used woolly mammoth ivory on some of the Legacy series bows, but wasnt sure of this on the Bear LE.
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From: stykshooter
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Date: 25-May-18 |
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I saw two of these bows at vender booths at the Baltimore shoot this past weekend. Both of them were absolutely gorgeous and as far as I could see, flawless. The riser looked like it had a dozen coats of finish.
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From: droptine59
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Date: 25-May-18 |
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still waiting on my #78 lefty. uuuuggghh
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From: RonG
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Date: 25-May-18 |
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Frisky has it, Use it, it's worthless unless you do. If you buy it for an investment then you may need to get into something else.
I had a Howard Hill limited edition only 50 made, I didn't shoot it much until I talked to Craig at HH archery then realized this was a usable bow even though it was flawless and gorgeous had gold inlays and the whole works.
Looks aren't everything, if it performs as well as it looks then you have a real beauty that you will admire, use and it will return your investment many times over.
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From: grizzley21
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Date: 25-May-18 |
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there is right handed bow on ebay right now... 40lbs.
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From: 4nolz@work
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Date: 25-May-18 |
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looking forward to the A handle release.
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From: PECO
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Date: 25-May-18 |
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I see a right hand 50# on ebay, and a bunch of limited edition Teddy Bears.
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From: grizzley21
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Date: 25-May-18 |
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the seller says he more bows of different weights,,,,,,,,,,,,
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From: arrowflight
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Date: 26-May-18 |
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Trying to find a decent bowquiver for my LE. I ordinarily use Thunderhorn BOA quivers which are awesome on my Blacktails and Stalkers, however they dont work as well on the Bear. What quivers have you guys had direct experience with on your Bear Takedown without riser bushings?
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From: cacciatore
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Date: 26-May-18 |
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This is the great question about the LE, for this reason I would have preferred factory quiver bushings
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From: Buckdancer
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Date: 26-May-18 |
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Great northern with the rubber strap on ,use it on my bear td. No problem
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From: Custom kodiak
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Date: 24-Jun-18 |
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Was hoping for some news after Compton about the limited edition takedown. Last word was delivery by June. Any news?
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From: Cabingirl
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Date: 25-Jun-18 |
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Nice to see the new 59'but what about the unlimited I have on order for over a year.Still no word here from Bear Archery..
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From: PECO
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Date: 25-Jun-18 |
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That 59' looks great, except for the compass. Why the compass?
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From: 4nolz@work
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Date: 25-Jun-18 |
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I'm getting discouraged with Bear and I'm a fanboy.This is why I held off ordering.Did you pre-pay?
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From: Kodiak
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Date: 25-Jun-18 |
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Good looking veneers on that 59.
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From: 4nolz@work
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Date: 25-Jun-18 |
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There is a 59 somewhere with maple under clear glass-they needed profile photos for the catalog when they were reintroducing but didn't have the colored glass in yet.A white whale.
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From: Custom kodiak
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Date: 25-Jun-18 |
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I did prepay for mine through Big Jim's. At the time it was rumored about Nov. delivery of last year. A bit discouraged.
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From: cacciatore
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Date: 25-Jun-18 |
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They are arriving # 53 delivered. I am told that within a couple of months all the orders will be fullfilled.
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From: grizzley21
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Date: 25-Jun-18 |
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a couple of months, it will be 2019,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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From: cacciatore
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Date: 25-Jun-18 |
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Well worth the wait!
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From: droptine59
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Date: 20-Jul-18 |
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here is mine #78 got it yesterday..
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From: Cabingirl
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Date: 20-Jul-18 |
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Still waiting,suppose to be number 7 on Big Jim's list..Have not heard a word from Bear...Sure is a great looking bow drop tine.
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From: tradlongbow
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Date: 20-Jul-18 |
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Mine is coming on Monday #237.
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From: grizzley21
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Date: 21-Jul-18 |
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rich, very nice looking bow,, waiting on mine , #111
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From: Babbling Bob
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Date: 21-Jul-18 |
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Wow, what a super fine looking bow Rich.
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From: ca
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Date: 21-Jul-18 |
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Niice. Congrats.
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From: arrowflight
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Date: 16-Oct-18 |
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Gorgeous looking bow Droptine!! Enjoy. Any more LE's lurking around out there....if so, lets see some more pics. Is anyone still waiting?
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From: PECO
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Date: 16-Oct-18 |
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Very nice, and they got the shelf on the correct side of the riser ;)
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From: goldentrout_one
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Date: 16-Oct-18 |
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Nice! A Lefty too! So many bows, so little time.... (and cash)
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From: grizzley21
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Date: 16-Oct-18 |
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mines at big jims place, waiting for it to be shipped,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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From: RymanCat
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Date: 16-Oct-18 |
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OMG Rich that's beautiful.
Jim your killing me its like drugs to me all over again. LOL
I just got my Green strip and my Rose oaks out of hock. I had to borrow some $ and used the bows as collateral till got back working again.
I guess I could put on my card and be in debit more? LOL
The devils poison for me are these new models and of course I want an A and a B to match.
Its like a big buck goes down and another moves in his place. Same way with trying to stay up on gorgeous bow ownership too LOL
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From: 4nolz@work
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Date: 16-Oct-18 |
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Black stock did you have to prepay?
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From: 4nolz@work
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Date: 16-Oct-18 |
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(autocorrect) Blackstick
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From: Fisher
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Date: 17-Oct-18 |
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Your new bows are really beautiful. I hope you enjoy them in good health and they are everything you want them to be.
Now that I can afford one, I don’t want one. That has thing to do with the bow - I would like the opportunity to wear out the bows that I already own.
Best wishes to all.
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From: Custom kodiak
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Date: 23-Nov-18 |
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My limited edition finally came today. To pretty to shoot, but I'm maybe a little biased.
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From: yooper-travler
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Date: 23-Nov-18 |
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No. Shoot it. It’s to pretty not to shoot. Enjoy your bow.
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From: Kodiak
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Date: 23-Nov-18 |
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Wow they are freakin nice.
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From: Barber
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Date: 23-Nov-18 |
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That is one beautiful bow ! You have to string it up and shoot a dozen arrows through it . You owe it to yourself and the bow . It was ment to be shot . Lol
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From: Greg D
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Date: 24-Nov-18 |
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Does anyone know if the 59 will be available in 64” or will it just be the 60? Thanks, Greg
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From: del of logan
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Date: 24-Nov-18 |
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There are a couple of them available on the big auction site now.
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From: BigJim
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Date: 24-Nov-18 |
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BigJim is a Stickbow.com Sponsor - Website |
kginrick, bear has made changes to the glass and re made 150 sets of limbs. The new glass is not perfect, but it is much better. It's the same glass that I currently use and even though bowyers around the world are claiming perfection, I think they need glasses. It is however the best looking glass I've seen in 10 or more years.
I have at least 1 and maybe a couple in stock for sale right now!
I also have a couple of available spots that recently opened up. See, in the beginning we didn't take deposits!
Thanks, BigJim
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From: FITTER
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Date: 24-Nov-18 |
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That one Big Jim has on his site is GORGEOUS!!!
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