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Just a thought, like a 59 with a maple riser and limbs, any color glass, some nice flat black finish, leather on the grip. O and make it sell for under $400.00. I think it would be more to Freds likeing to see them out in the woods again. An what a lead in for people to get to know your bows. Back in the 50's and 60's the first thing we did was spray then flat black and get ready for deer season.
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Your right Bill. If they want $350.00 for the plane jane Grizzly and $450.00 for that new Super Grizzly Black dymondwood with that real high end red strip. Its going to have to be more for a 60" then 58". But marketing is marketing. Was just looking for a nice shooter. There are still a lot of shooter 59's out there that Doc or Rich can make look like new.Some times you just need to get your product in the hands of the customer base to up your sales.
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I know that many people is fascinated by the world Bear Archery,but also if they make a revival and a better one too,well it would be just a copy never the original anymore. It is like to reproduce the Gioconda,maybe better,but what can it be his historical value and interest.Old Fred at his times was able to change the models year after year,all great bows,all original.The rest are just been copy not as good as others made by some custom bowyers.I personally,never will buy a Bear bow made now aday that are mere copies of the original Grayling beauties.I rather buy a custom original or a vintage original.IMO.
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Bear must feel that the market is there. Where was the 1982 Sig TD made? I would hate to see Bear Archery fade away. I agree that the Gainesville bows don't have it like the Grayling bows, but they still bare the name of the company that Fred started.
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Between the green glass Great Northern offers....and the beautiful work done by Vintage Works on their 1959 model....dont see me really caring for what Bear brings out as I doubt the quality will be competitive to Vintage Works...nor the price for the quality received.
could be wrong but sure they will still sell a lot of them...
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I would consider a 50th anniversary dogleg Kodiak, but I am guessing I would be in a short line waiting for that.
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"God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.” - Billy Graham Posts: 1700 | From: Ohio | Registered: Dec 2009
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I am not an expert like many of you on old Bears. I have a dymondwood riser which the finish is coming off the grip and the grip itself is a bit fat for me. But, I ordered a Bubinga because I wanted to and the finish can be repaired.
They have been in Gainesville a long time and show me a company that has not relocated in 80 years? You don't have to like them and you can keep digging up old bows, but for the future i hope they keep improving. I also hope they make a profit and we all know if they don't they will close the traditional side. Not everyone wants to spend over $1000 on a 40 year old bow or riser.
I just got on the waiting list at Vintage Works and appreciate the value and look of their bows, but they are a small company and I bet their prices go up too. Anyway, the hardcore lovers of Grayling bows shouldn't be the most hardcore haters of the new stuff (in my opinion).
I am not looking for a debate but I think we are better served with them in the business than out of it.
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Wonder if I should bid on the feather rest contract?
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I am so glad to get wired again I mean fixed up on line again or at least real soon maybe tomorrow.God I miss this place like you would no believe bd
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"Not everyone wants to spend over $1000 on a 40 year old bow or riser.
I just got on the waiting list at Vintage Works and appreciate the value and look of their bows, but they are a small company and I bet their prices go up too. Anyway, the hardcore lovers of Grayling bows shouldn't be the most hardcore haters of the new stuff (in my opinion).
I am not looking for a debate but I think we are better served with them in the business than out of it. [/QB][/QUOTE]
not rocket science if you want a real cratted bow, a modern pos. or a classic that cost an arm and a leg. what do you want for what for what you spend? if they (VW) raise their price ... god bless em triueart dont come cheap.. just like fresh air. no debate just opinion on big biz crapping on hard founded tradition ...just an opinion
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Yes I get the big business part. That point can't be disputed. I wont buy from Primos because they wrecked Double Bull. Hadn't thought of it that way! Question: is a '70 riser worth any more or less with the built-in sight window?
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Shot my first small Iowa buck with a Gainsesville Super K...probably would have been bigger if I would have taken him with a Grayling built bow. Just my 2 cents...a buck doesn't care what he shot with!
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bd this place loves you too. Now post some pics that make me drool. Oh wait, this post is about modern Bears. But they do seem to shoot good. Or atleast the 9 year old one I have does, even though 9 years ago guys bashed those take downs too. Sure wish I could afford a Type I or II or even a green striper, but alas, I can't.
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One thought.. Could be either a Marksman or Burnie bow, those companies where notorious for replicating US designs and adding there own little alterations...... Finger grooves being one of those changes.. that design still carries into the Border bows from Scotland
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