I haven't seen this posted so I thought I would mention that the Bear website shows the new color combination for the Takedown. Looks like bubinga with gray caps.
I saw the bow last night. I prefer the single color bubinga but that is just me!
I think a two-tone future wood riser would have been the best route.
Tom
Yea not crazy about it - the combo doesn't go well together. The riser caps look like grey futurewood in the picture but the wedges in the limbs look like dymondwood.
They're headed in the right direction with a two-tone concept. Add a gloss finish and lose the compass and I might actually have to get one... They did raise the MSRP by $10 though. I agree with the two posts above too...
And the 59 re-issue is up to $699! Can't say I blame them on that score.
I actually think it looks kinda cool. To each his own, but I agree with their going in the right direction with the two-tone.
I like the way it looks as well. Been waiting on them to bring out a new two tone riser.
I really like it! :thumbsup:
I like it but agree that the limb wedges should match. Might look better with the bubinga wedge limbs.
Looks mighty nice...
I was thinking the caps look like dyed maple. I like it but I think it would look better if the limb wedges would match the caps. Maybe they used the black futurewood limbs just as an early ad-photo.
We need Craig/FL to fill us in.
I'm in the liking camp as well.
I think it looks good as well.
I like this years TD more than the new one shown with it on the site. I noticed the price went up on those as well, almost $900 for a Bear TD.
I like the 59 Repro. I also really like the Super Grizzly and the Cheyenne.
You don't see much talk about either of these on the forums. I wonder why? Are they not very popular, not a very good bow, or what? That 55 inch Cheyenne really looks nice.
If anyone has any experience with the Super Grizz or the Cheyenne, how about posting about it?
Nalajr
Nala, I bought a Cheyenne this summer and sent it back this week due to the finish going to pot after only 3-4 weeks. It is a fine little bow as far as shooting goes, but the finish was crazing and also developing horizontal lines across the limbs top and bottom--looked like rungs on a ladder. Bear customer service has been good about offering to replace the bow but said they can't guarantee the replacement won't do the same thing. Said it is "normal" for their bows. Hopefully the bows made this year have the finish issue fixed. My Cheyenne was made last year. I understand they have been working on the problem. It was not structural but a brand new bow should not do that.
Since the Cheyenne was made after Fred's time and never was identified with him may be the reason it has not had the interest of the other models. It is a fine, smooth shooter--I draw 29" on a recurve and have no issues with the length.
My 59 Kodiak repro also bought this summer has been holding up great, but they use a different finish on them.
2014 Bear Takedown
Solid black Maple ends (Futurewood), NOT laminated, red stripe, with Bubinga grip section.
(http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae64/Missaukee/2014_Bear_Takedown.jpg) (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/Missaukee/media/2014_Bear_Takedown.jpg.html)
That looks far better than than what I saw on the website. I like it, make mine a A riser please.
That is sharp!
Now I really want a 2014 riser! Nice!
Nice but IT wish they would go back to the type one grip.It,s like holding an axe head with that narrow grip!
Looks good! How did you end up with a pre-production experimental B-handle?
Brad
Missaukee,
That photo is great. If it is an accurate depiction of what one looks like, then Bear has another winner. Bear TDs are great bows. I can't wait to see one of those in person.
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I think it looks OK, however for the price I don't know that I wouldn't take that money keep saving and put it towards a custom.
I vote "yes" on looks.
Personally, I think Bear has done pretty well the past few years with their bows. I have a couple TD's (2011 & 2012) and a '59 and have no complaints.
They keep on getting better looking! I liked the 2011 Black and the all Bubinga in 2012 and 2013. I had both and sold/traded them.
This one might bring be back.
I like that one. Hope it looks more like the one pictured here than the one on the site.
Two-tone risers. Now we're talking !
I like it too. I'm adding to my Christmas list.
I like it, now just bring back the '68 Super Kodiak with the caps.
Not my bow, I just got a hold of the picture.
vtmtnman - The recent Bear T/D's do not have a skinny grip,it isn't bulky, but more like a Grayling type II. Try and find someone with one made this year and see what you think.
A '68 Super K would be cool!!
just put my order in for the A with # 3,s @ 55#, cant wait to shoot it , my first A.
Up for Ray Lyon...
Definitely on my want list-looks even better than pictured on the website.
I also noticed that bear is offering the '59 Kodiak in a satin version. Now if they would just offer it in a 64" version.
QuoteOriginally posted by Missaukee:
2014 Bear Takedown
Solid black Maple ends (Futurewood), NOT laminated, red stripe, with Bubinga grip section.
(http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae64/Missaukee/2014_Bear_Takedown.jpg) (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/Missaukee/media/2014_Bear_Takedown.jpg.html)
That looks great, wonder when they will be available?
I finally got my 2014 two tone Bear take down in. "B" riser with #1 limbs. Most of my Bears are 50-65 pounds but I went a lot lighter with this one. I wanted something that I could shoot in the off season and use during indoor season. It is 42 pounds at my draw length.
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(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn23/stykshooter/P1010811_zps7519f599.jpg)
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Love my 2014 A handle take down.
I have the new two tone and to my eyes it's quite nice looking., particularly if you shine it with some wax. I think Bubinga looses it's iridescent quality if it's matte finished. The shooting qualitis are excellent. One gripe though. After all these years Bear has not yet figured out how to finish a limb that doesn't develop stress lines. They showed up after a couple of hundred shots and I only draw 26.5" on the 60" length, braced at 8.5". Unbelievable, considering the money they charge for the bow.
QuoteOriginally posted by R.V.T.B.:
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Do these come with side quiver bushings or did you add these?
They come with bushings
They come with the side bushings. I really like that aspect as it allows me to use the Bear or Delta quiver.
Good looking bows.