I bought one of the new B risers with #1 limbs and really like it. Over the years I have had Fedora, Assenheimer, Groves, DAS, Palmer, Bob Lee, and a few other custom bows. I would put my new Bear with any of them and I like it better than most.  It is VERY smooth. Also, I prefer the limb attachment system over any of the customs I had.  Some have commented on the grip and that is a totally personal issue but I like  the "new" grip. I read it is made to come close to the grips on the 68-69 TD's.

I have an itch for one of the Super Kodiak's now but may just get another TD.

I like all Bear bows, from my 1st red one 50 years ago to my Super K Commerative and Montana Special.HHowever taged alot of Bucks with Colo. Bighorn.

I agree with Michigan Bill. Shot the Griz in the Bass Pro Shop in Springfield, Mo. this past week. I too was impressed with its craftsmanship, feel and price. A good buy in my opinion.

Does anybody know the current estimated waiting time for ordering a 2011 Bear bow through a dealer? There was a long waiting line the last time I checked one of these threads.

QuoteOriginally posted by Clint B.:
Does anybody know the current estimated waiting time for ordering a 2011 Bear bow through a dealer? There was a long waiting line the last time I checked one of these threads.

Which bow Clint?  On my Kodiak Magnum, Cabelas had 47 in stock and I had in within a week.  The takedowns are another story 8 weeks I was told by a few shops.

I shot a new k-mag and a new super grizzly today and really loved the k-mag and really like the retro look.

Guess I have to be the contrarian, but I shot a TD in the gray laminated riser at Cloverdale and was not at all impressed.  The quality of construction was good, fit and finish was fine, but very average shooter...no better than the old ones I've owned over the years for sure.

Custom bows are great as are factory bows. Widow is a factory bow, A&H is a factory bow. My 40 year old factory bows still shoot very well. I would never bad mouth a factory bow. Just because they are not made by a lone bow maker in a small shop, does not mean they are not as good. I have spent as much as $1600 on a custom bow, I liked it fine, but I went back to my old Bears. I have shot some of the new ones, no difference in performance that I can tell except for the newer string. I like the old Bears and the new Bears. I am one who is happy to see Bear doing what they are now doing.