Bear Archery entered the compound-bow arena back in the 1970s, when many of us still clung to recurves because we failed to see the advantages in this new approach to bow building. Bear has become a leader in compound innovation and hunter-friendly designs. Bear bows offer speed that’s on par with the biggest names out there, but they’re also smooth-shooting and quiet systems that real bowhunters appreciate. The Kuma was Bear’s 2018 flagship, and it included all of the design elements and technologies that promise to make the 2019 Kuma 30 just as popular, but in a more compact and maneuverable 30-inch package that meets the demands of today’s bowhunter.

What Bear engineers have done is scale down the Kuma 30 riser from the original 28 inches to 25 inches. The difference was taken entirely from the sections between the dual string stops and limb pockets. Everything you loved about last year’s Kuma remains intact. You just receive a shorter axle-to-axle measurement that today’s customers seem to prefer, and with a weight reduction of about 3.2 ounces. The riser was made with cutting-edge milling technology to combine balance, light weight and a low profile with a structurally-sound platform that includes strategically-placed cross struts and frontal flutes.

The Kuma 30 sports the new H-19 Hybrid Cam. The system is smooth drawing and pushes arrows to impressive speeds. The H-19 Cam’s rear valley, established by consistent string stops, feels great and encourages proper back-tension shooting. The string comes back smoothly, with no surprising peaks or troughs in the draw cycle.

The Kuma 30 comes hunting silent right out of the box, and is sure to please a lot of bowhunters next year. Learn more at Bear Archery’s website.

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2019 Bear Archery Kuma 30

An all-new member of the trusted Kuma family, the Kuma 30 delivers the same incredible performance of the Kuma with a little less weight and smaller axle-to-axle. As this year’s flagship, the Kuma 30 brings both speed and comfort in a smaller and lighter package.

345FPS

• WEIGHT – 4.1 LBS.
• BRACE HEIGHT – 6″
• AXLE-TO-AXLE – 30″
• LET OFF – 75%
• DRAW WEIGHT – 45-60 LBS, 55-70 LBS
• DRAW LENGTH RANGE – 25.5″-30″
• BEARCAGE – Eliminates riser flex and reduces weight while maintaining structural integrity.

Learn more on Bear’s website

2019 Bear Archery Perception

You’ll never look at Bear Archery the same way again. We introduce the first bow of its kind, a shoot-through engineered with all the performance of a shoot-through in a small hunting bow package. This limited edition bow weighs only 4.3 lbs. and shoots 350 feet per second.

350 FPS

• WEIGHT – 4.3 LBS.
• BRACE HEIGHT – 6″
• AXLE-TO-AXLE – 33″
• LET OFF – 75%
• DRAW WEIGHT – 45-60 LBS, 55-70 LBS
• DRAW LENGTH RANGE – 25.5″-30″
• MAX PRELOAD QUAD LIMBS -Designed to evenly distribute load across the entire limb surface which optimizes the geometry for extremely efficient performance.

Learn more on Bear’s website

2019 Bear Archery Revival

At Bear Archery, we understand the sport of archery requires distinctive equipment to meet the needs of a hunter and a target shooter. Introducing the all-new Revival, a rebirth of the LST, in a high-performance target bow built for accuracy and comfort with an easy draw for consistency and repetition.

320 FPS

• WEIGHT – 4.4 LBS.
• BRACE HEIGHT – 7″
• AXLE-TO-AXLE – 37 1/2″
• LET OFF – 75%
• DRAW WEIGHT – 45-60 LBS, 55-70 LBS
• DRAW LENGTH RANGE -27″-30.5″
• CROSSLOCK LIMB POCKET – The CrossLock Limb Pocket incorporates a multi-facet system that provides maximum strength at key points of stress during and after the release.

Learn more on Bear’s Website

2019 Bear Archery Divergent

Designed with the whitetail bowhunter in mind, the Divergent offers amazing performance in a short 28” axle-to-axle bow without breaking your wallet. With speeds of 338 feet per second, the Divergent’s compact platform and hybrid cams give shootability a whole new meaning.

338 FPS

• WEIGHT – 3.9 LBS.
• BRACE HEIGHT – 6 1/2″
• AXLE-TO-AXLE – 28″
• LET OFF – 75%
• DRAW WEIGHT – 45-60 LBS, 55-70 LBS
• DRAW LENGTH RANGE – 25.5″-30″

2019 Limited Edition Take Down

• 60″ AMO
• MACASSAR EBONY A – RISER
• FIGURED AFRICAN BUBINGA VENEER LIMBS
• 2ND IN A SERIES OF 4 LIMITED EDITION BEAR BOWS

Learn more on Bear’s Website

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The Kuma is included in Bear’s Legend Series, an exclusive dealer-only line of four ultra-competitive compound bows, and will be offered at a retail price of $899.99. The Kuma offers the best of both worlds bringing together speed and shootability. This hybrid cam bow launches arrows at 345 feet per second and features a smooth draw and a high-level of forgiveness.

“The Kuma offers both high-speed and shootability in one amazing package,” says Dave Parker, Archery General Manager. “Shootability means having a smooth draw cycle, a solid back wall, and no hand shock upon release.”

The Kuma has a peak draw weight of 55-70 lbs. and an axle-to-axle of 33″. Featuring the Bear Cage machining technique, the rigid 1″ thick forged riser has been strategically “hollowed out” to lighten the load – yet still prevents side to side flex increasing accuracy. The bow has a Roller HingeGuard System to reduce lateral torque and friction, and Max Preload Quad Limbs designed to evenly distribute load across the entire limb system for maximum strength at key points of stress during and after the release. The Kuma also offers the newly-designed, sleeker, low-profile SonicStops string recoil suppressors and the ShockWaves limb dampening system to reduce vibration and noise.

Learn more at beararchery.com.

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All-new for 2018, a lineup of bows that are rooted in inspiration from Fred Bear, his legacy of innovation and a heritage of introducing new technologies that are accessible to everyone. We’re proud to continue what our creator started.

Bear Archery 2018 Kuma

Get the best of both worlds in speed and comfort. This hybrid cam bow launches arrows at 345 feet per second, and offers a smooth draw and a high-level of forgiveness. A deadly combination. #BearArchery http://ow.ly/IEsa30fE3qn

Bear Archery 2018 Sole Intent

Forged for strength, machined for the accuracy. The Sole Intent utilizes BearCage Technology, eliminating riser flex and reducing weight while maintaining its strength #BearArchery http://ow.ly/wbyy30fDZLj

Bear Archery 2018 Approach HC

Meet the Approach HC. This high-performance hybrid cam system offers a super smooth draw cycle, speed, and accuracy. With speeds of 340 feet per second and features of a bow that should cost hundreds more, the Approach HC is a premium bow at an incredible price #BearArchery  http://ow.ly/t7A030fDXM4

Bear Archery 2018 Approach

Introducing the Approach. This 32″ axle-to-axle single cam system is easy to tune and extremely quiet. With speeds of 330 feet per second and features of a bow that would cost hundreds more, the Approach disrupts the price to performance ratio #BearArchery http://ow.ly/ao9Z30fDMsS

Bear Archery 2018 Species

The Species is the perfect introduction bow for a first-time adult bowhunter. Simple setup & easy to shoot #BearArchery http://ow.ly/IYFo30fDGmY

Bear Archery 2018 Cruzer

You asked, we listened. Back by popular demand, the extremely versatile Cruzer returns with a new look and new color, and all the same features you love #BearArchery http://ow.ly/m4GM30fDW1V

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“I am pleased to welcome Dave Parker to Bear Archery,” says Dave Fetherman, CEO of Escalade Sports. “Dave brings a tremendous amount of experience in the archery industry to our team and we are excited about the direction his leadership will provide to our business.”

Parker formerly served as Chief Sales and Strategy Executive at Kinsey’s Archery Products Inc., where he has served for more than 19 years. He played a significant role in helping transform Kinsey’s in an ever-changing market place. During his time at Kinsey’s, he gained experience in product management, sales, and product design. Parker is a current member on the Archery Trade Association Board of Directors and a longtime hunting enthusiast.

“I am thrilled to join the Bear Archery team,” says Dave Parker. “My entire career has been devoted to the archery industry and I am excited to be working with my new team at Bear to deliver value to our retail partners and world-class brands and products to the consumers in the market.”

About Bear Archery®
Originally founded by the iconic father of modern archery, Fred Bear in 1933 with the intention of bringing archery to the masses, Bear Archery® continues to produce legendary bows with the same focus on reliability and technology while maintaining its rich heritage of innovative leadership, quality products, and family values. Bear Archery is a division of Escalade Sports, a global manufacturer and distributor of sport and recreational equipment, and goes to market with Bear Archery, Trophy Ridge®, Cajun Bowfishing, and Rocket Broadheads®. For information on Bear Archery, its products, brands, instruction manuals, retailers, warranty, replacement parts, or customer service, please call 1-800-694-9494 or visit www.beararchery.com.

ABOUT ESCALADE SPORTS
Headquartered in Evansville, IN, Escalade Sports is a global manufacturer and distributor of sports and outdoor recreational equipment. Leaders in their respective categories, Escalade Sports’ brands include Bear Archery and Trophy Ridge archery accessories; STIGA® and Ping-Pong® table tennis, Accudart® and Unicorn® darting, OnixTM pickleball equipment; Triumph SportsTM indoor and outdoor games, GoalrillaTM, Goalsetter®, Goaliath® and Silverback® residential in-ground basketball systems, the STEP® fitness products, Lifeline Fitness, a leader in the personal fitness category, Woodplay® premium playsets, and Cue and Case Sales – a leader in specialty billiard accessories. Escalade Sports products are available at sporting goods dealers and independent retailers nationwide. For more information on Escalade Sports, its brands, instruction manuals, game rules, retailers, warranty, replacement parts or customer service, please call 1-888-784-4288 or visit www.escaladesports.com.

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About S3DA:
The Scholastic Archery Association, DBA Scholastic 3-D Archery, is to foster, educate and guide youth in the area of 3-D and target archery.
Scholastic 3-D Archery will design, promote and foster national youth and high school 3-D and target archery competition as an after school program affiliated with educational learning institutions, sportsman’s clubs and archery dealers.
The goal of the Scholastic 3-D Archery (S3DA) Program is to provide archery and bowhunting opportunities

About Bear Archery:
Bear Archery manufactures and distributes a full-line of premium archery products including compound bows, traditional bows, crossbows, quivers, arrow rests, fiber optic sights, stabilizers, broadheads, bowfishing equipment and other related accessories under the Bear Archery, Trophy Ridge, Rocket Broadheads and Cajun Bowfishing brands. For additional information regarding Bear Archery or Trophy Ridge, please visit www.beararcheryproducts.com, www.trophyridge.com, www.rocketbroadheads.com, www.cajunbowfishing.com

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Watch as Patrick Meitin unveils his comprehensive review of the new Bear Archery Moment, an unbelievably fast, and quiet compound bow that will exceed the high expectations of any competitive bowhunter. At a glance, Bear Moment mirrors last year’s BR 33 with the same cam system, similar geometry, and overall similar features. With closer inspection, Bear improved its already impressive speed without greatly affecting the shootability.

This compound includes an 80 percent let-off EAZ Hybrid Cam System which makes this bow extremely easy to pull and has no jarring bumps or surprising let-offs. In fact, the cam on this bow is so SMOOTH, that it can make a 70-pound draw seem like 60 pounds, as well as make early season, heavy draw weights bearable in bone-chilling weather with tense muscles. The newest version of the EAZ Cam System includes DRAW-DIAL Rotating Modules that allows fast and simple draw-length adjustments anywhere from 25-30 inches without sacrificing performance and accuracy at any draw length. Bear Archery Moment comes standard with dual string stops or optional ROCKSTOPS limb stops.

This bow comes equipped with a super-strong 7075 aircraft-grade aluminum riser designed to have a wider side profile. The 7075 aluminum material delivers a stiffer, vibration-free platform for increased accuracy and silent shooting. Bear’s new design on the riser set the handle closer to the bowstring to create a speedy 6-inch brace height. The NANOGRIP promises better shooting comfort, and improved bow-hand interface. The new grip on this compound reduces torque at full draw, and increases accuracy potential.

Bear Archery bows hold several unique, notable technologies that are included in =the design of this compound: the HingeGuard swiveling offset buss-cable guard to eliminate release twang; Bi-Dimensionally adjustable top and bottom SonicStop offset string suppressors with carbon rods held by adjustable clamps; SonicBonds silencing modules in the riser between the handle and each limb pocket, and inside the limb pockets; and finally, four rubber SonicKnots that give speed studs double duty as dampeners/ silencers. Because Bear compound bows come standard as a deadly silent weapon, there is no need to mess with any extraneous quieting accessories.

Bear Archery Moment proves undeniably speedy and accurate. Even with the heaviest arrow shafts, the Bear Moment had no problems breaking 300 fps, and with the lighter shafts this impressive bow reached speeds of 360 fps, 20 fps higher than the advertised ATA speed of 340 fps. This is an impressively fast, accurate, and smooth weapon that is incredibly silent straight out of the box.

To learn more visit http://www.beararchery.com/

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Bear Archery has done it again.

THE HERE AND NOW

Now is the time to make a memory. This high-performance hunting bow comes in a compact shooting platform delivering top-end speed and balance so it’s ready whenever you are. The Moment features quick grip acquisition technology and a 31” axle-to-axle length making it perfect for the confines of a ground blind or treestand.

IN THE HUNT

Finally, a bow that delivers premium performance with a design tailored specifically for the female shooter. No other bow offers the ultra-smooth draw in a single cam system combined with the power of the EnduraFiber Limbsfor such an undeniable value. The Prowess comes in a Ready to Hunt design so you are ready to dominate – right out of the box. This bow is lightweight and fast with a silent release – a weapon that is all-business, especially when it counts.

SATISFY YOUR NEED FOR SPEED

Engineered to curb your hunger for speed and shootability, the LS-6 launches arrows at 355 fps meeting the needs of hunters who want a fast bow that can still be enjoyable to shoot. The adjustable draw weight and quick grip acquisition satisfies every archer’s need for speed, accuracy, and shootability.

A SHOT SO GOOD, IT’S WORTH REPEATING

The experts at Bear understand the sport of archery and recognize the unique equipment needs of hunting and target shooting. Introducing the all new LST — a target bow built for accuracy and comfort with an easy draw for consistency and repetition. Experience the thrill of spending all day at the range, hitting shot after shot with the unforgiving precision of this performance bow.

HIGH PERFORMANCE IS THE UNDERSTATEMENT OF THE YEAR

The LS-4 brings a deadly combination of speed and shootability. This versatile bow is equipped with Ready to Hunt top-of-the-line Trophy Ridge^®accessories and a hybrid cam, making it impressively fast and quiet. Balanced, lightweight, and loaded with innovative features, the word “value” doesn’t even begin to describe it.

SILKY, SMOOTH AND READY TO SHOOT

Accept no compromises – this bow delivers it all. Bear delivers its legendary performance in an unbelievable package for an exceptional value. Equipped with Trophy Ridge^® premium accessories in an upgraded Ready to Hunt (RTH) package, the LS-2 shoots smooth and silky with easy-to-use DrawDialTM rotating modules that adjust to t each individual. This single cam bow res at 320 feet per second so you can react as fast as your target.

For more information visit Bear Archery’s website.

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Watch as Senior Editor Patrick Meitin reviews the Bear Archery Cruzer Lite RTH!

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