Author Topic: "Fred Bear Feather Chopper" a Possibility (Read 1168 times)

Gary Logsdon · « **on:** February 15, 2011, 11:09:00 AM »

UPDATE: I emailed Johnathan Karch at 3Rivers Archery and suggested that they consider offering a feather chopper in the shape I've created as a tribute to Fred Bear (see the thread "Burning Feathers Like Fred Bear!") My design is based upon an accurate tracing of the actual feathers. I heard from Johnathan yesterday and they are talking about the possibility doing the chopper. Keep your fingers crossed.

FYI: I did not ask for anything in return for my idea or the use of my drawing. It's great shape and would be a nice connection for guys to have with Fred . . . a tribute carried in their quivers:^)

rushlush · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2011, 11:20:00 AM »

Very cool!

RM81 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2011, 11:53:00 AM »

I bet they'll sell enough to make up for the cost of production. Not sure if they'll be able to use Fred's name on it though.

M60gunner · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2011, 12:03:00 PM »

Gary, I wouldn't be surprised to see 3 Rivers offer a chopper like you suggest. The company that makes them will make custom shapes. I had a custom shape made some years ago. I think there would be enough interest to carry a few in stock.IMO. I would like one myself.

Gary Logsdon · « **Reply #4 on:** February 15, 2011, 01:59:00 PM »

It's my understanding that 3Rivers now owns the "chopper" so I guess they can develop whatever they want. I also assume that they will be able to use Fred's name; they've been offering a "Fred Bear" hat? When Fred was alive, and even afterwards when Frank Scott made the calls, it wasn't difficult to get their permission to use Fred's name or image for "good causes". Both men always gave me the thumbs up whenever I ask for ANYTHING. It was very informal and the buck stopped with them.

owlbait · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2011, 06:56:00 PM »

Sure hope 3R decides to make this chopper pattern. It is really close to what I cut now and a good chopper would be so much easier. Keep after them Gary! PLEASE!

Jack Guard · « **Reply #6 on:** February 17, 2011, 08:00:00 PM »

I want to place my pre-order now. 1 ea Please ....

Gary Logsdon · « **Reply #7 on:** February 17, 2011, 11:17:00 PM »

I haven't heard anything more from them. Hopefully they'll read this thread and see the need for marketing one. Keep your fingers crossed.

tradshooter · « **Reply #8 on:** February 18, 2011, 01:20:00 AM »

I think this is a great idea and a tribute to Fred Bear. I really enjoyed the thread by Gary and his friendship and insight to Fred Bear. I'd be for buying this chopper if 3rivers offered it and would probably dig out my old bear broadheads from the 70's. I killed my first archery deer with one of those broadheads. My fingers are crossed!

Easykeeper · « **Reply #9 on:** February 18, 2011, 01:23:00 AM »

I liked that shape, hope they decide to offer it in a chopper.

m midd · « **Reply #10 on:** February 18, 2011, 04:44:00 AM »

Me too... I enjoyed the write up and really liked the feather profile. I dont own a burner but i have several lil choppers. If 3Rs comes out with one i will definately buy it

Gary Logsdon · « **Reply #11 on:** February 18, 2011, 08:17:00 AM »

Good deal. I'm hearing this from a lot of people. It's 3Rivers call.

Gary Logsdon · « **Reply #12 on:** February 18, 2011, 04:50:00 PM »

I heard from Johnathan Karch at 3Rivers this morning and they are planning on making a decision on this in the next couple of weeks. They would have done so already but some of the crucial players are currently at a sports show.

From what I'm hearing there is a good chance that a new "Fred Bear feather chopper" may be on the horizon. Like I said, cross your fingers and if you'd like to see this happen why not post your approval here just in case the guys at 3Rivers are watching:^)!

cacciatore · « **Reply #13 on:** February 18, 2011, 04:56:00 PM »

Gary,you had a great idea asking for that shape production.

owlbait · « **Reply #14 on:** February 18, 2011, 05:39:00 PM »

Thanks Gary! I'm onboard, would really like to see this one come to the marketplace!

Bonebuster · « **Reply #15 on:** February 18, 2011, 06:38:00 PM »

I hope Fred`s feather will fly again!

customcrester · « **Reply #16 on:** February 18, 2011, 08:29:00 PM »

Awesome idea! I would love to see Fred's feather in action again.It would be on my arrows for sure!

Bjorn · « **Reply #17 on:** February 18, 2011, 08:59:00 PM »

Great idea!

Gator1 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 19, 2011, 08:58:00 AM »

I'm interested, great idea...

jcar315 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 19, 2011, 09:33:00 AM »

Thanks Gary! Thanks to 3Rivers too!


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