How many ordered a Bear Limited TD?

[Yooper-traveler]

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[cacciatore]

Beautiful bow!

[Blackstick]

When Denton Hill rolls around, I will have waited one year. 

[BigJim]

Unfortunately that is the way it is Blackstick. Bear has been behind on all of there upper end bows for years.
They have far fewer employees in the Traditional side than they need and finding good help is a real struggle. Coupled with finish and glass issues, it's a wonder they have shipped as many as they have.
BigJim

[David Mitchell]

Unfortunately that is the way it is Blackstick. Bear has been behind on all of there upper end bows for years.
They have far fewer employees in the Traditional side than they need and finding good help is a real struggle. Coupled with finish and glass issues, it's a wonder they have shipped as many as they have.
BigJim

And the "far fewer employees" they have seem to not be doing a great job on quality control.  I won't go into my issues regarding bows that should never have made it out the door, but in spite of that, I really like Bear bows but will only buy another now if I can get my hands on it first. 

[Orion]

Oops, Yooper.  I should have read, or at least remembered, the serial numbers.  The one that went for more than the new price on the auction site was #179. Obviously, the person who bought it likes it, too.

[ADP2413]

If I could have justified it I may have ordere one. But am not a TD fan as much as a SK person. Bad glass, bad fit, equals no pride in workers work.

I gave up on the bear takedowns , two bad "A" handles and seven sets of limbs that did not fit correctly or did not fit at all ! Its a shame cause I have seen others with older perfect bear takedowns.


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[Yooper-traveler]

Oops, Yooper.  I should have read, or at least remembered, the serial numbers.  The one that went for more than the new price on the auction site was #179. Obviously, the person who bought it likes it, too.

No worries brother! 

[Blackstick]

I gave up on the bear takedowns , two bad "A" handles and seven sets of limbs that did not fit correctly or did not fit at all ! Its a shame cause I have seen others with older perfect bear takedowns.

Finally got my LE. I ordered another set of limbs to shoot on the riser because I didn't want to take a chance on the limbs that came with it. To look at them they are flawless. However I did try to assemble the bow just to make sure everything fit. Guess what! The limbs don't fit the riser they were made for or any of the other 7 wooden risers I tried them on. They did fit on an "A" Mag riser. After all the problems Bear had with these limbs, they are still letting them out the door.

[cacciatore]

Sorry to hear that, such a beautiful bow and project and they ruin thei name for just little details. I must be lucky or you unlucky

[Kevin Dill]

These are truly beautiful bows. Sort of unfortunate for them to have the issues I've read about. I've seen the cloudy/streaky glass and can't imagine receiving one like that. My good friend and hunting partner bought (thru auction) the exclusive TD Limited built as a commemorative bow for Compton. I don't recall the exact defect, but he picked up a noticeable flaw (crack I believe) in the riser and subsequently Bear had to build an entirely new commemorative riser for him. I had one of these TD Limiteds in my sights and was really close to buying, but ultimately decided not to risk the potential headaches.

You guys who got the good ones...you have my admiration and I'm happy for you!

[bswear]

Count me as a satisfied customer!  Lots of opinions on the LE and value vs cost but for me the purchase was beyond expectations and I will pony up for the A handle when available.