Not having a draw stop Additionally, this bow is outfitted with a number of quality accessories that will last an archer well into their intermediate stages. After I set the cam timing on the Bear Cruzer G2, I set the draw length at 30 inches and then tested the bow again. Going into this test, I planned to shoot a 350 grain arrow, This is a feature Overall, the Bear Cruzer G2 is a highly versatile, easy-to-shoot bow, that is ready for anything you can throw at it, right out of the box. with the cable while the other one is at full draw, then the timing is out. will happen at the flat side of the draw length module that is used to adjust impact the flight of the arrow, and I was able to adjust the cam timing by In addition, it has an IBO speed of 310 FPS which is not particularly fast by comparison to some of Bears other bows but, it is fast enough to provide a reasonably fast arrow trajectory for hunting. The small amount that the cam timing was out did not You will be doing this for years, so make sure you dont lose that second set of draw length modules. the kids to stop at their own draw length and make a shot. I talk about how to tune the Bear Cruzer G2 in the following Basically, draw Also, with a brace height of 6.5 inches, it is not as forgiving to shoot as other Bear bows with a longer brace height and the extremely short axle-to-axle length tends to contribute to this problem. Anyways great review, thanks. I visited my good friends at Coyote Creek Gun & Archery, where bow techs gave the assembled Bear compound bow a quick once-over to make sure the accessory kit that comes with the Cruzer G2 was in good shape. timing, I purchased mine from Lancaster Archery for several hundred dollars. This left me feeling conflicted, as I am a huge advocate for a firm backwall and the benefits that this offers to ones form. This person is looking to sell his bow - https://www.reddit.com/r/Archery/comments/8gscwt/its_hard_times_trying_to_sell_my_bow_as_a/. Unfortunately, unless your son and yourself are roughy the same size (draw length and draw weight) you really shouldn't be sharing a bow like that. I then put the bow on a draw board to see if the cams were The beauty of this design is that no bow press or specialty equipment is needed to make any necessary adjustments to change the draw weight or draw length of the Cruzer G2. Ive got standard brackets and they fit my cruzer g2 perfectly. for every 10 yards of distance from your target from the values listed above. Plus, it comes with a Trophy Ridge Whisker Biscuit which, in my opinion, is the absolute best arrow rest ever designed for hunting along with a Trophy Ridge 4-pin lighted sight which, there again in my opinion, is the best bow sight manufacturer on the market. cams, you can ask someone to look at the cams while you are at full draw. Lets be honest: Its impossible to build a bow that will satisfy every shooter. The Cruzer G2 is slower than the Divergent EKO. Also, it has a solid wall with a complete lack of creep which made it easy to achieve consistently accurate shots and tight groups. Yet, with an IBO speed of 310 FPS, it is a relatively fast bow and the 6.5 inch brace height makes it reasonably forgiving to shoot. All in all I think this is a nice bow. like I did. In an age where 80%-85% let-off bows are the norm, the 70% let-off offered by the Cruzer left a little to be desired. Firstly, this bow was There was virtually no audible noise to be heard, except for the arrow striking its intended target. A: The Bear Cruzer G2 is an excellent bow for beginners, as it is easy to adjust draw length and draw weight without the need for a bow press. Depending on the size of game animals you plan to hunt, youre arrows will need to deliver enough kinetic energy to penetrate through the body cavity to the vitals. the numbers listed above are for a point-blank range measured immediately in front of the riser. especially if you are planning to buy it online. In short, theres plenty of serious stuff included in this setup. Yes. shooting arrows that produced perfect bullet holes through the paper tuner Thanks for reading our Bear Cruzer compound bow review. In fact, my son is going to be using the Bear Cruzer G2 I purchased to do this testing. A. Sure, it would be a joy to tote a lightweight compound bow through high-country elk and mule deer hunting habitat. bell icon and choose to be notified every time I do an upload or go live. checking to see if each cam on a compound bow is doing a full rotation and Learn more about, Kinetic Energy (KE) of the Bear Cruzer Compound Bow. applicable for the Bear Cruzer G2). A: The Bear Cruzer G2 is available for Left-Hand and Right-Hand archers. And offering a solid bow tricked out with great accessories at a reasonable price will certainly build brand loyaltysomething Bear Archery has perfected. Need proof of the Cruzers mettle? box from the end like Ive done any other bow box in the past. The Cruzer G2 weighs only 3 lbs. The Bear Cruzer G2 has proven the companys commitment to growing the sport by putting quality gear in the hands of beginners, then letting them enjoy shooting for years to come. Not by far, but noticeable >15 fps less. to 70 lbs. However, this is simply not the case with this bow, as it comes complete with a full range of Trophy Ridge accessories. Thus, in order to determine the Cruzers kinetic energy at longer ranges,you should subtract approximately 1.8 ft-lbs. hidden compartment in the bottom where the stabilizer and wrist sling was took the item out of the box and mounted the accessories. Keep that number below 9 to be safe. Seriously, Ive coached a few kids in their first archery steps, and no matter how small they were, virtually all of them could pull 5 pounds on a 12-inch draw. With a super smooth draw cycle, the Cruzer G2 offers a 70% let off. synchronized way, then the performance of the bow will be decreased. The Divergent EKO weighs in at 4.1lbs. Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. to keep it working. ever be in a situation where multiple people want to try shooting a bow in the When drawing the bow, I was immediately greeted with a notably smooth draw cycle. Therefore, the lower the draw weight, the shorter the draw length, and/or the heavier the arrow, the slower the bow will shoot. The Cruzer G2 has been well received by critics and carries a rather large following of archers worldwide. Be sure to look at my data charts to make sure that you will be able to Even better, the package includes six quality Trophy Ridge accessories (sight, rest, stabilizer and sling, peep sight, quiver, and string loop), some of which I employ on my personal deer hunting bow. the bow gently and as soon as you feel contact being made against the back Then the Bear Archery Cruzer G2 is worth a hard look, By The Bear Cruzer Compound Bow Review Summary. Get connected for exclusive offers, Bear stories, events and more. Comparing the Cruzer G2 to other Bows we Reviewed, 70 lbs. This in itself adds tremendous value to the Cruzer G2, as future replacement of these accessories would be solely out of personal preference, as opposed to necessity. Cruzer G2 and not an extensive post on how to tune a bow? Super-light compound bows tend to cause me problems and, at just a shade over three poundsI found the Bear Cruzer G2 a tad feathery for my taste. This Ever. Press J to jump to the feed. Comes With 5-Arrow Quiver, Stabilizer, Peep Sight, Arrow Rest, and a D-Loop. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Another potential drawback with the Bear Cruzer G2 is the The Bear Cruzer G2 is certainly not the fastest compound bow. The maximum-versatility of this bow is engineered for all ages and skill levels. weight. peak draw weight. You could have it underweighted for yourself (causing over draw issues one the cams) or possibly overweighted for your son (causing potential harm to him). Thats what Bear Archery did when they introduced the Cruzer years back. the draw board and the cam timing was perfect. Out of all of the compound bows Bear makes, the Cruzer is one of their prettiest in my opinion. For this review, I Another thing I learned about this box was that there was a Children are also afforded the opportunity to use the same bow from their younger years, onward into adulthood. Additionally, there was zero hand shock to be felt. I actually shot this bow throughout the entire review without them So it was only natural that we jumped at the chance to get our hands on this late offering by Bear Archery, as soon as the opportunity arose. Check your inbox or spam folder now to confirm your subscription. because I didnt know that compartment was there. at 70 pounds, at every draw length available. However, I do not grant permission for it to be posted somewhere else unless you check with me and note that the data was provided by me and Seans Outdoor Adventures. But Bear comes close to it with the Cruzer. The Bear Cruzer G2 is a perfect compound bow for beginners. I opened the In addition, the riser features a slim, comfortable, target-style, grip that is designed to eliminate torque for improved accuracy and, it also features high-precision limb pockets that serve to enhance the bows accuracy. I imagine that if you open the box from The advanced grip design eliminates hand torque for enhanced accuracy. right out of the box. I then tested the tuning of the Bear Cruzer G2 right out of Those are the bottom-end specs on this bow. Make sure you open the Bear Cruzer G2 box this way if bow. The Cruzer G2 is way lighter with just 3 lbs. located. you will be giving yourself a false reading when it comes to cam timing. tuning, so I felt compelled to include the above information to help people set that you are doing it. Also, the 75 percent let-off makes it easy to hold at full draw for extended periods while Bears MV double cam system give it the speed it needs for a clean, accurate, shot. I felt perfectly comfortable shooting this bow, and thats saying a lot for a bow at this price point. there isnt a draw stop at the end of the draw lengths. with a handle inside so that you can turn the bow into a bow case. increase or decrease your draw length from one shot to the next without feeling The box also comes document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); BowAddicted.com is a participant in the Amazon Services Associates Program. after completing an extensive review of the Bear Cruzer G2. The Cruzers 70% let-off was, however, quite noticeable. The following video depicts the recorded version of this If your goal is to win a speed war or wow your buddies at a 3-D shoot or hunting camp, I doubt the Bear Cruzer G2 is up for the task. That Bear charges $420 for a bow that can take a beginner shooter into the world of serious bowhunting is remarkable. Much of the bows weight reductive properties can be directly attributed to its one-of-a-kind, all-aluminum riser. To do this, I added one half twist to the cable on the cam that was So you say nine and the manufacturer says twelve. The reason I say this is because it is Plus, with a weight of only 3.6 pounds, it is light enough for smaller archers to carry and shoot with ease and for adults to carry all day long without undue fatigue. Many consumers have noted that this bows construction is on par with most any bow that can be found at the premium price point. Plus, the included Trophy Ridge sling enables the archer to shoot with an open hand which eliminates even more felt recoil; all of which contributes to its excellent accuracy. Here is a link to the type of press Im talking about if you want to check it out. with the cable. properly timed. He sold his first story to Field & Stream a few years later and has been contributing to the brand ever since. Welcome to our Bear Cruzer compound bow review. simply adding a half twist to one cable. increments. The heartiness of these limbs is just one reason that Bear offers a limited lifetime warranty with the purchase of the Cruzer G2. everyone to be able to pull the bow back. constant draw module, so you typically set the draw weight very low for I will also note that I initially attempted to do my adjustments using the Bowmaster Bow Press, but the cams were too large to work properly with mine. Regarding the bowmaster portable press. These accessories all fall into what many would refer to as an intermediate-range product category. He bit the end of the The bow is adjustable from 12" to 30" in draw length range and 5 to 70 lbs. The Cruzer G2 that I shot, as well as all others on location, showcased a level of fit and finish that was as good as any bow I have seen. In fact, the cams actuated so smoothly, that it was virtually impossible to tell when I had broken over into the valley, short of the reduced holding weight that became apparent. But for 90 percent of my hunts, weight isnt a major consideration, and a slightly heavier bow is just easier for me to hold well and aim properly. The stabilizer and wrist same setting. Its not a fancy-looking bow, either. really only thought of the cons. LIMITED TIME DEAL - FREE SHIPPING ON DOMESTIC ORDERS OVER $75 - USE CODE: PRESEASON. If the top and bottom of your bow have un-even numbers of threads visible on the 2 bolts, tighten one until they are even again, then try to exactly replicate the numbers of turns on top or bottom of the bow. There was a bit of a tingle on the shot, but nothing uncomfortable, considering I was shooting 55 lbs. this module if you were setting the bow up for yourself or your child because With a max poundage of 70 and a dual-cam system that delivers plenty of speed, the Bear Cruzer G2 is more than enough bow for all but the most serious hunters. setting enables you to hit any of the draw lengths and then shoot. sling are so light that the box simply felt empty once the bow and other However, this bow stands out within Bears lineup as being their most versatile selection to date. A: The draw length range on the Cruzer G2 is 12 to 30 inches. There are few bows that I have ever shot that can rival how smooth the Cruzer G2s draw cycle really is. Thanks for reading our Bear Cruzer compound bow review. Though Fred Bear passed away in 1988, his company, Bear Archery, continues today, offering a comprehensive line of innovative traditional and compound bows. to discover that the Bear Cruzer G2 box is designed to be laid down on its side You want each cam to fully rotate and hit I spent a pair of pleasant, late-spring evenings putting the Cruzer G2 through its paces. Cost of the new brackets is about 18 -25 usd depending where you buy it. the tubing for the peep sight began to dry rot. ideas on it. This is the draw board I used for years before purchasing the friend whose peep sight was the same style as the one on the Bear Cruzer G2 and Like I said in the above section, with an IBO speed of only 310 FPS, the Bear Cruzer is not a particularly fast compound bow compared to some of Bears other bows but, 310 FPS is still respectable. CONS The string dampener, the rubber piece that the string hits after you release an arrow and the string returns to resting position, was not glued on properly and could be easily rotated by hand. If you dont have someone who can look at this for you while However, given the choice, I do with that they would make the same bow with an axle-to-axle length that is two inches longer and give it a set of more radical cams to boost the speed a bit. This is a little annoying if you buy this bow for a young person who is going to be growing and changing a lot. review. / 30 / 425 grain arrows: 90.7 ft-lbs KE, Easy to adjust draw length and draw weight. Advertised IBO on the Bear Cruzer G2 is 315 fps. However, I would certainly not feel slighted by owning this bow as is since it nicely fills a niche a small hunting bow. However, it should be notedthat all IBO ratings are determined based on the following criteria: Therefore, the lower the draw weight, the shorter the draw length, and/or the heavier the arrow, the slower the bow will shoot.