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Title: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: stagetek on July 12, 2017, 01:38:00 AM
Heard about this, but have yet to see pic's, or hear details. Nothing on their website. Just a rumor ?
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: Justin S. on July 12, 2017, 01:56:00 AM
I saw it on their instagram page.
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Post by: Terry Lightle on July 12, 2017, 05:54:00 AM
Not a rumor
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Post by: Ray Lyon on July 12, 2017, 06:01:00 AM
Not a rumor that it exists but rumor has it that a lot of them may get gobbled up by dealers.
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Post by: Hermon on July 12, 2017, 07:00:00 AM
Didn't they auction one of these off at Compton (or Cloverdale)?  Anyone know what it brought?
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Post by: cacciatore on July 12, 2017, 09:29:00 AM
I have placed my order.
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: nineworlds9 on July 12, 2017, 10:03:00 AM
So what's gonna be limited about this one?  Woods?  Presentation case?  Norm Johnson building it?  LOL
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: Bud B. on July 12, 2017, 10:59:00 AM
African Bubinga riser and waterfall limb veneers. Maple core. Limited to 250 for each model. If you get one this year, you have first option on next year's model of the same serial number. Subsequent models are believed to be the Super K, KMag, and the 59er Kodiak.

The medallion will be a scrimshaw coin vs. the brass coin. A compass will be in the stock, ahem,
riser (don't shoot your eye out).

(http://www.traditionalarcherysociety.com/file?id=3429820)

The one auctioned at Compton went for around 4k, I believe. Not sure on that.

Neil Byce III (sp?) is supervising this and calling all the shots.
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: Bud B. on July 12, 2017, 11:01:00 AM
Available only in 40, 45, 50, and 55#.

Big Jim can help with ordering as can 3Rivers. All Bear dealers are supposed to be able to help with ordering.
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: nineworlds9 on July 12, 2017, 11:32:00 AM
WOW what a beauty!  I wish they put that level of attention (or a more modest version of it) into some of the production bows LOL. Man that one there sure is a looker.
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Post by: FITTER on July 12, 2017, 03:50:00 PM
Thats purty
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Post by: David Mitchell on July 13, 2017, 11:32:00 AM
I hope they put a decent string on this one    :rolleyes:
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: stagetek on July 13, 2017, 12:36:00 PM
Nice to see it wasn't a rumor. What's the price tag on this ?
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: nineworlds9 on July 13, 2017, 12:59:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by David Mitchell:
I hope they put a decent string on this one     :rolleyes:  
Bear factory strings    :laughing:
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: Bud B. on July 13, 2017, 01:01:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by stagetek:
Nice to see it wasn't a rumor. What's the price tag on this ?
Suggested retail $1599
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: LostNation_Larry on July 13, 2017, 05:20:00 PM
We can get them for you at Lost Nation Archery, but only if you call ASAP and if they are not all gone.  They will only be making 250.  Ordering ends 7/14!
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: BigJim on July 13, 2017, 10:24:00 PM
The dealor a lot mentioned will be decided after tomorrow.  All dealers have a chance to order what they want. After tomorrow,  Bear will have to scale back the request because they will likely be over sold. Orders can be
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: BigJim on July 13, 2017, 10:26:00 PM
Orders can be placed with dealers after this date as well.
The bows are actually macassar risers with waterfall bubinga veneers.
First B risers with #1 limbs.
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: BigJim on July 13, 2017, 10:29:00 PM
Then you will have first right to the same serial number the following year if you Chand so on. Second year is A riser and #3 limbs followed by the 59'er and lastly the super Kodiak.
Yes, I will have a bunch. Yes I am taking orders.  Yes I have sold several.
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: BigJim on July 13, 2017, 10:31:00 PM
And if I could post pictures I would show you how good the wood looks in it's raw form.
I'm sending another pallet of the sweetest macassar you've ever seen there tomorrow.
BigJim
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: Jack Hoyt 75 on July 14, 2017, 07:51:00 AM
One was auctioned at Compton this June.  It was a real beauty and if I remember right it went for over 3,000.00. 3 Rivers Archery bought it, they do a lot to support Compton.
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Post by: DWT on July 14, 2017, 03:41:00 PM
im on the list too.
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Post by: Possum Head on July 15, 2017, 08:40:00 AM
Nice stick! I've always maintained Bear should incorporate clear glass and attractive veneers in most of there builds as that's what the majority of shooters choose, from my experience.
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: David McLendon on July 15, 2017, 08:49:00 AM
That riser looks like Macassar Ebony to me, which would be a lot better than Bubinga.
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: Bud B. on July 15, 2017, 11:34:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by David McLendon:
That riser looks like Macassar Ebony to me, which would be a lot better than Bubinga.
It is. Big Jim supplied the wood to them. More info is out now. In other words, "The cat is out of the bag!"

Although I favor the brass coin over the scrimshaw coin.
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: neuse on July 16, 2017, 08:24:00 AM
$1600.00, seriously.
I would like to be interested in buying one, but I can't at that price.
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: Sirius Black on July 16, 2017, 04:21:00 PM
Beautiful bow, but I wont pay that. I just bought the regular T/D, and am happy with it. I am changing the string though...
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: kevsuperg on July 16, 2017, 04:52:00 PM
1599$ wow rediculous. That's up there with top end wheelie bows.
 I mean that's just insane.  I appreciate the work put into it but man!
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: 3R Shooter on July 17, 2017, 09:14:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Jack Hoyt 75:
One was auctioned at Compton this June.  It was a real beauty and if I remember right it went for over 3,000.00. 3 Rivers Archery bought it, they do a lot to support Compton.
Well, I tried to snatch that beauty, but got beat out at $4,000 by another. Though I did walk away with a hog hunt for two in Florida.
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: 3R Shooter on July 17, 2017, 09:14:00 AM
http://www.3riversarchery.com/bear-archery-limited-edition-takedown-bow.html  

Working out being able to order it online (says sold out right now), but should have that resolved soon. Call in your orders if interested. No one have serial numbers assigned yet. Should be soon though. Right now you are signing up for your spot to pick a serial number. No charge to your card, but it would be authorized (sets your funds aside, still in your bank though).
Title: Re: New Limited Edition Bear T/D ?
Post by: slayer1 on November 01, 2017, 09:15:00 AM
Anybody got an update on when the bows will ship to the dealers? I am on the list for a 50lb right hand.