I'm still shooting a 1999 PSE Thunderbolt, but am planning on picking up a new bow this fall. Bought it brand new and have shot it in an on again and off again manner over the past 24 years, but I started hunting seriously this past year and I'm ready to move on. I've been watching your channel for about a year now and I've loved the honest nature of your videos and the manner in which you present information to the public. I honestly wouldn't go to anyone else for advise. Thank you.
Pulled my Alaskan out of the box. Checked spec on A to A and brace. Right on from the factory. Set poundage. Timed cams, they were slightly off and needed one twist. Put on a whisker biscuit and shot a dozen arrows to settle the string a bit. Switched to a Vapor Trail Pro VX. First shot was point high/tail low. Moved the nocking point up a hair. Bullet hole. Zero side to side. With a 400 spine it shot bullet holes with 100, 125, and 150 grain points. One of the easiest bows to tune I have had as of late. Not bad for a $499 bow, considering I have had much more challenging times tuning the big flagships in some cases. Also worth noting, the peep settled in the first couple shots and there is now zero peep rotation. Bear strings are better than Mathews and Bowtech for sure, and at least as good as Hoyt and Prime. It looks to me like Bear might be thinking of dropping the Alaskan from their lineup soon, get one now if you want an extremely high value bow.
I was looking between the Whitetail Legend Pro and the Alaskan and I went with the Alaskan. Such a great bow! The draw cycle felt better, it has a rock solid back wall, and it’s a very quiet bow.
Being new to archery I got talked into getting a legend xr, it’s a nice bow but wish I would have gone with the Alaskan now knowing what I know. Thanks for the video.
I bought a Cabela's Uproar which is basically a Whitetail Legend Pro riser with the Alaskan style Cams and is rated at 345fps. Just put a GAS string on it and QAD drop away rest and 4 limbsaver dampeners and it's shooting really well with some heavier arrows amd is quiet.
Hey Nate, how about a review of the Whitetail Legend Pro? I’m looking into either the Alaskan or the Whitetail Legend Pro. I’d like to see the difference in the cams, as I know the WLP has the EKO, and the Alaskan has the DHC. I’m a long haul trucker and watch your videos all the time. I truck through your neck of the woods often and would love to stop in the shop. I drive nights with a partner, tho, and we have to keep it movin’. Thanks for a lot of great info and valuable information.
You mentioned a link to another video about performance of the bow when not at the max weight - I don't see the link anywhere - can you post it? Thanks for the review! I really enjoy your style of reviews.
I have the 2013 bear empire and it's smoking around 330 with carbon express speed freaks which I use gold tip hunter xt 400 for hunting all in all it was 850 new and this Alaskan is performing almost identical to the empire
Nice review! Almost got one last year but went with the Elite Terrain instead. Just bought the bear resurgence LD and can't wait to shoot it. Perfect specs for myself and I love the looks with the huge idler wheel and weighted cam.
Ive ordered mine 3 months ago....Still waiting for that phone call from my local shop. Cant wait to get it. Stuff is always longer up here in Canada 🤦♂!! Nice review
Hi! I just bought this bow and im new to compound bows. Could yo please explain in witch order to change draw length, i dont want to make anything wrong touching the wrong bolts. Trying to understand the manual but im not geting any clever. Thanx in advance.
I’d love to see a video of your thoughts on the resurgence LD. I’m going to buy one this spring for my own curiosity. Just opened a bow shop working out of my house. Once I get a actual store front I would like to carry Bear Archery. I feel like they’re filling a gap in the market no other companies are.
@@griffinmead934 I ended up going with the Adapt + the accessories that come with the + are just to good to pass up on in my opinion, couldn’t be happier with my choice! Hope this helps!
I have a question? Would you clock your arrows to see witch way they turn off your Alaskan??? Im curious as to witch way they turn off that bow left or right spin For arrow tuning reasons witch helical works best for that bow a left helical or righ
I might add must be a bare shaft at about 5 yards mark shaft with marker it will show witch way it wants to turn the arrow off bow please and thank u In the name of since
Im coming off a shoulder surgery and looking for a new super smooth bow. Narrowed it down to the species, adapt, legend xr and alaskan. Which is the smoothest ive only been able to shoot the alaskan and species
Can you do a review on the resurgence LD I’ve got a vxr 31.5 which is a great bow but being a little older I’ve been having some shoulder problems just wondering how smooth you think it is thanks
Bear sells a kit with a whisker biscuit, 4 pin sight, stabilizer, wrist sling, and quiver. In ny store its a $100 upgrade to any bare bow on the wall from any brand.
Price aside, how does the Alaskan compare to bears flagship bows like the execute or the refine? And it’s my understanding that any cast riser is not indeed cast into the riser. It starts out as a cast block of aluminum and then machined into shape whereas more expensive bows start as a forged block.
Hello Jack.. i have a question.. i run the paradox hc bow!! I think i bought by bow in 2020!!Was it replaced by the alaskan?? Sure looks identical to me!! just has a different name???
Yes, the Alaskan replaced the HC in the lineup. Different cam altogether though, so the feel isn't the same. Also, more color options were added to the Alaskan when it was launched and more have been added since. I believe the HC didn't have a limb stop option as well when it was released, but I don't remember fully.
The bow I currently shoot, the Resurgence LD does go to 32" and is well under $500. The new Paradigm for 2024 that just launched, when available to dealers, will also go to 32".
I'm saying it's not easy to buy bows and just review them in comparison willy nilly. Buying bows is easy! Having the money and time to do them justice is infinitely more difficult.
Hey Gram - I bought a Dragon X8 for my son and have used it in multiple tournaments so far this summer. If you ask me there simply isn't a better bow for the money (new). Could not be happier! Hope that helps. Just a heads up the release it comes with is junk but the bow itself is great and shoots like a dream
If they would go back to the roller guard of the Bear Carnage, and the single cam version of the Bear Carnage I would buy one. Not a fan of the new cams not a fan of that flex roller guard that wings out when you draw just more crap to catch on brush, or to catch limbs.
246@572 for $500...... I was shocked when you put up the Legend numbers, but that 246.... Have you thought about putting a speed list on your website of current model bows that you sell with their price? Perhaps a worth while chart for perspective buyers?
There is some confusion between last year's Resurgence RTH bow package and Resurgence LD. The Resurgence shares the same hybrid cams and ATA as the Alaskan last year. I own one of each, and they have identical measurements, speed, and performance. The original Resurgence came as a ready to hunt package, and the Alaskan was a bare bow. This year, the Resurgence LD has a single Cam and a single idler it is not the same bow as The Resurgence RTH. My Resurgence is shooting 305fps with upgraded strings and a 28 inch 5mm axis arrow at 300 spine with 100grain broadheads. It's a great Bow and hard to beat at the price.
@@Alaskabuilt_ and then the original weapons of war " sticks and stones ".... no more " sbs " ( short barked sticks ) or large caliber stones over 1/2" in diameter
Bear is definitely the working mans bow. I really dont see a need to drop a grand on a bow to shoot a deer at 20 yards. Competition shooting is one thing, but the lungs on a deer arent 1 inch in diameter.
I brought my Bear Alaskan as soon as it came out as a backup to my flagship bows. Now I shoot it more then the others 😊
The Bears since last year have a very good feel overall & nearly 1/2 of others bogus bows !!!!!
Please i need your help, i have alaskan and change dameged bottom cam. I forgot take pucture of washers location. Thanks
I have a Bear Alaskan and it is indeed a fast, quiet and smooth bow. 80% let off is really nice too. Shoots like a flagship bow.
Installed a Hamskea Epsilon, Viper sight and Bear Paw Grip on my Alaskan and flat out love it!
I'm still shooting a 1999 PSE Thunderbolt, but am planning on picking up a new bow this fall. Bought it brand new and have shot it in an on again and off again manner over the past 24 years, but I started hunting seriously this past year and I'm ready to move on. I've been watching your channel for about a year now and I've loved the honest nature of your videos and the manner in which you present information to the public. I honestly wouldn't go to anyone else for advise. Thank you.
I appreciate that! Thanks!
Pulled my Alaskan out of the box. Checked spec on A to A and brace. Right on from the factory. Set poundage. Timed cams, they were slightly off and needed one twist. Put on a whisker biscuit and shot a dozen arrows to settle the string a bit. Switched to a Vapor Trail Pro VX. First shot was point high/tail low. Moved the nocking point up a hair. Bullet hole. Zero side to side. With a 400 spine it shot bullet holes with 100, 125, and 150 grain points. One of the easiest bows to tune I have had as of late. Not bad for a $499 bow, considering I have had much more challenging times tuning the big flagships in some cases. Also worth noting, the peep settled in the first couple shots and there is now zero peep rotation. Bear strings are better than Mathews and Bowtech for sure, and at least as good as Hoyt and Prime. It looks to me like Bear might be thinking of dropping the Alaskan from their lineup soon, get one now if you want an extremely high value bow.
I was looking between the Whitetail Legend Pro and the Alaskan and I went with the Alaskan. Such a great bow! The draw cycle felt better, it has a rock solid back wall, and it’s a very quiet bow.
I'm looking at those exact bows now to upgrade from my current bow I'm watching videos on both and I'm really torn between them
Being new to archery I got talked into getting a legend xr, it’s a nice bow but wish I would have gone with the Alaskan now knowing what I know. Thanks for the video.
I’m still rocking the bear authority. It’s put down many animals up here in Alaska. I’ve been eyeballing that Alaskan bow though.
I bought a Cabela's Uproar which is basically a Whitetail Legend Pro riser with the Alaskan style Cams and is rated at 345fps. Just put a GAS string on it and QAD drop away rest and 4 limbsaver dampeners and it's shooting really well with some heavier arrows amd is quiet.
That was a Hoyt Helicopter getting recon.
Hey Nate, how about a review of the Whitetail Legend Pro? I’m looking into either the Alaskan or the Whitetail Legend Pro. I’d like to see the difference in the cams, as I know the WLP has the EKO, and the Alaskan has the DHC. I’m a long haul trucker and watch your videos all the time. I truck through your neck of the woods often and would love to stop in the shop. I drive nights with a partner, tho, and we have to keep it movin’. Thanks for a lot of great info and valuable information.
I will not be reviewing the WLP. Sorry! Thanks for watching!
You mentioned a link to another video about performance of the bow when not at the max weight - I don't see the link anywhere - can you post it? Thanks for the review! I really enjoy your style of reviews.
Love your reviews as a new shooter.
Rocking a SQ32 in the mean time at 30 inch draw and 60 pounds.
I love my alaskan but I’m definitely gonna get that grip to beef it up more. Hopefully it helps with torque
lol, the last and only Bear bow I’ve owned was in 1964. The Kodiak recurve. Was a jimdandy! Got stolen from my truck.
I have the 2013 bear empire and it's smoking around 330 with carbon express speed freaks which I use gold tip hunter xt 400 for hunting all in all it was 850 new and this Alaskan is performing almost identical to the empire
Nice review! Almost got one last year but went with the Elite Terrain instead. Just bought the bear resurgence LD and can't wait to shoot it. Perfect specs for myself and I love the looks with the huge idler wheel and weighted cam.
Ive ordered mine 3 months ago....Still waiting for that phone call from my local shop. Cant wait to get it. Stuff is always longer up here in Canada 🤦♂!! Nice review
Hi! I just bought this bow and im new to compound bows. Could yo please explain in witch order to change draw length, i dont want to make anything wrong touching the wrong bolts. Trying to understand the manual but im not geting any clever. Thanx in advance.
Got mine after my Inception blew up. I’ve been shooting it for nearly a year now, and this thing has been absolutely awesome!
I’d love to see a video of your thoughts on the resurgence LD. I’m going to buy one this spring for my own curiosity.
Just opened a bow shop working out of my house. Once I get a actual store front I would like to carry Bear Archery. I feel like they’re filling a gap in the market no other companies are.
My son has a 32” draw length and loves his resurgence LD.
Hmm really struggling to decide on an Alaskan or Adapt, both seem great… which would you pick!?
Have you made a decision? If so what did you pick and why? Im in the same dilemma!
@@griffinmead934 I ended up going with the Adapt + the accessories that come with the + are just to good to pass up on in my opinion, couldn’t be happier with my choice! Hope this helps!
I am a returning Archer, I have the Alaskan. Wish there had been something like this 20 + years ago, probably would not have quit.
I wish Bear would remake the LST target bow again.
I wasnt in the market for a bow the last time I saw one.
I wish Bear would build a longer AtoA bow for finger shooting and even a target bow
If you find a Bear LST in good condition... Buy it.
👍 looking hard at this for my new blind/turkey bow.
I picked one of these up and love it. I do find the let down to be a bit snatchy otherwise I love it
I have a question?
Would you clock your arrows to see witch way they turn off your Alaskan???
Im curious as to witch way they turn off that bow left or right spin
For arrow tuning reasons witch helical works best for that bow a left helical or righ
I might add must be a bare shaft at about 5 yards mark shaft with marker it will show witch way it wants to turn the arrow off bow please and thank u
In the name of since
How’s it compare to the whitetail legend pro
Great bows, two different cam styles. Ideally shoot both and see what suits you. The Alaskan is a top seller for us.
I did a couple reviews on the Bear Execute and Legend XR on my channel. Very surprising line up from bear that give a lot of bang for your buck.
Im coming off a shoulder surgery and looking for a new super smooth bow. Narrowed it down to the species, adapt, legend xr and alaskan. Which is the smoothest ive only been able to shoot the alaskan and species
Legend XR is hard to beat.
Hey mate I'm in Australia far North Queensland I'm chasing a knew bow for pigs and maybe a buffalo any advice would be appreciated
Can you do a review on the resurgence LD I’ve got a vxr 31.5 which is a great bow but being a little older I’ve been having some shoulder problems just wondering how smooth you think it is thanks
Great review, that helicopter was hilarious! I’d love to know your thoughts on the Resurgence RTH package.
Loved that bow! Still want one!
What accesories would you recommend to make it RTH?
Bear sells a kit with a whisker biscuit, 4 pin sight, stabilizer, wrist sling, and quiver. In ny store its a $100 upgrade to any bare bow on the wall from any brand.
@@averagejackarchery I live in Austria, unfortunately I cannot come to your shop. Can you be more specific?
That's the one bear bow I've said since it came out that i thought was a really really good bow.
Price aside, how does the Alaskan compare to bears flagship bows like the execute or the refine? And it’s my understanding that any cast riser is not indeed cast into the riser. It starts out as a cast block of aluminum and then machined into shape whereas more expensive bows start as a forged block.
Does that really matter?
My Alaskan is a hell of a bow for the money.
Hello Jack.. i have a question.. i run the paradox hc bow!! I think i bought by bow in 2020!!Was it replaced by the alaskan?? Sure looks identical to me!! just has a different name???
Yes, the Alaskan replaced the HC in the lineup. Different cam altogether though, so the feel isn't the same. Also, more color options were added to the Alaskan when it was launched and more have been added since. I believe the HC didn't have a limb stop option as well when it was released, but I don't remember fully.
Does any of these bear bows goto 32 In the 500 to 700 range?
The bow I currently shoot, the Resurgence LD does go to 32" and is well under $500. The new Paradigm for 2024 that just launched, when available to dealers, will also go to 32".
Seems like a nice bow. I just might make a trip to PA for a bow.
We can ship them to you too! Lol
I'm between the Alaskan and the Whitetail Legend Pro. What are your thoughts between the two? Do you have a preference?
Alaskan for me all day!
Buy both....I did and I made the right choice.
😄
Is there any way you could get your hands on the Obsession Kaoz and compare it to the Alaskan?
Sorry, but it's not that easy. There won't be a video on that.
@@averagejackarchery You're saying it's not easy to get one?
I'm saying it's not easy to buy bows and just review them in comparison willy nilly. Buying bows is easy! Having the money and time to do them justice is infinitely more difficult.
What color is that exact bow in the video?!
That color is Throwback Black: black riser, Fred Bear camo limbs.
Hey man!
Could you please do a 1 year updated review on the Sanlinda Dragon X8? Thank you!!
Hey Gram - I bought a Dragon X8 for my son and have used it in multiple tournaments so far this summer. If you ask me there simply isn't a better bow for the money (new). Could not be happier! Hope that helps. Just a heads up the release it comes with is junk but the bow itself is great and shoots like a dream
Hey could you do a review on the 2015 model diamond infinite edge pro if so that would be awesome
I just got a diamond infinite edge pro and so far i like it i just dont know much about it
Legend xr or Alaskan in your opinion?
Legend for massive adjustment or Alaskan for performance and speed. Pick is yours!
"Flared limbs" LOL! Anyone remember the "Bear Flare"?
Still using switchback xt 😂 investing in a new bow this spring.
Great bow!!! Still one of the best.
If they would go back to the roller guard of the Bear Carnage, and the single cam version of the Bear Carnage I would buy one. Not a fan of the new cams not a fan of that flex roller guard that wings out when you draw just more crap to catch on brush, or to catch limbs.
Thanks a bundle
246@572 for $500...... I was shocked when you put up the Legend numbers, but that 246....
Have you thought about putting a speed list on your website of current model bows that you sell with their price? Perhaps a worth while chart for perspective buyers?
Yes, we have considered a "bow comparison chart" of sorts on our website. Just takes the time we don't have to do it 😆
@@averagejackarchery Highly recommend it. You are one of the only dealers putting out actual numbers from the same chrono.
What’s the difference between the Alaskan and the Resurgence?
Cam style and ATA length. Alaskan faster.
There is some confusion between last year's Resurgence RTH bow package and Resurgence LD. The Resurgence shares the same hybrid cams and ATA as the Alaskan last year. I own one of each, and they have identical measurements, speed, and performance. The original Resurgence came as a ready to hunt package, and the Alaskan was a bare bow. This year, the Resurgence LD has a single Cam and a single idler it is not the same bow as The Resurgence RTH. My Resurgence is shooting 305fps with upgraded strings and a 28 inch 5mm axis arrow at 300 spine with 100grain broadheads. It's a great Bow and hard to beat at the price.
Hi my friend. How i can contact with you i want you help me please
The copter was interested in what you had to say and stuck around lol.
Cops are flying over head....Keeping an eye on ya! 🤣
The bows will be banned next
@@Alaskabuilt_ and then the original weapons of war " sticks and stones ".... no more " sbs " ( short barked sticks ) or large caliber stones over 1/2" in diameter
Had a bear flare. Didn't care for it. Too noisy. Went back to my bear whitetail with round wheels. Wish I still had it.
Bear is definitely the working mans bow. I really dont see a need to drop a grand on a bow to shoot a deer at 20 yards. Competition shooting is one thing, but the lungs on a deer arent 1 inch in diameter.
Who remembers the Bear Flare?
С ним охотится на косулю можно?
Yes!
Is it made in America?
Yup! Plant is down in Florida.
GET ON BOARD WITH OBSESSION BOWS !!!!!
Sorry mate, where I came from compound bows were for wussies.
A bow is a recurve.
🔆
No holds barred plug.
Useless, biased, advertising.
Not
The last time a Bear Bow was cool or interesting was the Bear whitetail 2...35 years ago...