Bear Attitude Review

Bear Attitude

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Pros

  • $399 Price tag
  • Quality product
  • A great starter bow

Cons

  • Is not a leader in anything
  • 310 feet per second is pretty slow

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Editors' review

The Bear archery line up has something for everyone. The Attitude is a quality bow with pretty desirable specifications aside from the slow 310 feet per second rating all for under $400. With a rotating single cam modules allow for draw length adjustments between 25-32-inches, which means this bow is going to adjust for almost every shooter in the market for a new bow. The compact 31-inch axel to axel Attitude also has a forgiving 7.25-inch brace height and a nice looking Realtree camo riser. For $399 the bow has a lot to offer. For others wanting the latest and greatest technology, the Attitude may not be the best option on the market.

Finish

Bear has outfitted their bows with Realtree for a few years, and the Attitude is no different. For the Attitude, Realtree Xtra Green is the only finish option, which is paired with solid black split limbs. The dipping process is done the same way on the Attitude as the flagship models for Bear, so buyers can be confident they are getting a nice looking product with the Attitude.

Riser

The riser is perhaps the largest difference between the flagship models and the Attitude. The riser is pretty simplistic with the designed cutouts and only features one offset string suppressor instead of two like some of the top of the line Bear bows feature. The Attitude tips the scales at only 3.7-pounds, which is pretty well balanced at rest and at full draw. For a hunting bow, the lightweight compact Attitude will be great in longer spot and stalk situations. Archers will also like appreciate the ability to add a stabilizer off the front of the bow as well. Whether it is to dampening vibration, or help balance how the bow feels, the option is up to the shooter. Before adding accessories, the bow is well balanced, so shooters will have to keep that in mind when choosing the correct stabilizer.The brace height debate is one many shooters have a strong feeling about. Regardless where shooters stand on the issue, the 7.25-inch brace height on the Bear Attitude will add to the forgivability of the bow. The cable guard system is the traditional cable slide system, which will place a little torque on the riser without the ability to flex as the bow is drawn. In the under $400 range, bows are going to feature a traditional cable guard though.

Grip

The Bear Attitude has a slim integrated grip into the aluminum riser. The Bear name badge is added to the side of the grip. The name plates do not add or take away from the overall feel of the grip, and are really just there to add the brand name in a different location. The grip feels great as part of the riser for those that prefer a skinny. For those used a thicker handle, the Bear Attitude may take a while to adjust to. With that being said, a thinner grip is generally a more consistent grip in regards to repeatability and overall accuracy.

Limbs

The Bear Flared Quad Limbs are designed to store the cam energy powering the arrows down range. The high precision limb pockets keep the limbs in place with relatively tight tolerances. The Attitude has a draw weight range of 30-pounds with maximum weights of 50, 60, and 70-pounds, which can each be reduced by ten-pounds off that maximum weight. Anyone shooting in the 40-70-pound range will be able to shoot the Attitude.

Eccentric System

Bear chose to outfit the Attitude with EZ3 single cam featuring a rotating cam module. The EZ3 cam shoots up 310 feet per second with an 80% let off. One of the strongest selling points of the EZ3 cam is the ability to adjust 7 full inches without swapping out cams or modules. The EZ3 cam adjusts from 25-32-inches simply by rotating the included cam module. The single cam system allows all the adjustment to be made to the bottom cam while the top idler wheel simply allows the string to track over it. Theoretically, there will be less issues with tuning, but proper maintenance should still be followed to make sure the Attitude is performing the best it can.

Draw Cycle/Shootability

The Bear Attitude is a compact design with a lightweight frame many will love for hunting purposes. The grip has a wonderful feeling, even for those not entirely used to a slim design like the one the Attitude has. The bow balances very well for such a light short model. Even after adding accessories, the bow feel great at full draw and the shooter will not spend much time having to fight the sight bubble to align the bow on target. The EZ3 cam is basically circular, which means it draw very smoothly from start to finish. It has a single draw stop post on the bottom cam, which can be adjusted to different positions based on the desired draw length shooters are wanting. The outside edge of the cam also has a circular cam weight for helping provide some added speed as the arrow leaves the string toward the target. For a shorter axel to axel bow, it holds pretty well on target, even for some of the longer draw shooters.After shooting the arrow, there is a little vibration felt in the riser, but it cam be tamed with a nice stabilizer and the added weight of accessories. The Attitude is not too fast, but it does shoot 310 feet per second, which is not setting any records, but is still preforming well enough for hunting situations.

Usage Scenarios

The Bear Attitude is a designed hunting bow that should attract many shooters just starting out in bow hunting or getting back into it after a long break. The adjustability of the bow is nice for younger shooters with a little bit of growing left, but it should also fit just about anyone on the market for a new hunting bow as well.

Summary

The Bear Attitude is a well designed bow that has some nice specifications. For shooters just getting back into archery, or those not wanting to make a huge investment, the Bear Attitude is a great option. For those shooters wanting a high end model with the latest archery technology, the Bear Attitude will be a bit of a let down. For a shorter bow, the Attitude holds well on target, draws great, and shoots a bit over 300 feet per second all for under $400. The value is great on the Bear and the bow will preform for a long time. However, this is an entry level bow, and may not meet the needs of everyone wanting a short, lightweight hunting bow. Those on a budget will be able to purchase the Attitude and set it up with top of the line accessories and have less money in the entire set up than if they were to purchase a flagship model. The Bear Attitude does everything well, but it does not lead any category.

User Reviews

  • 3 reviews
  • ( out of 3 reviews for all versions)
Same Cam as Authority - Same Strings, Same Cables, 5fps slower

Version: 2015 Bear Attitude

Rating:

Pros: Easy draw cycle - easy, smooth with solid back wall
Easy Adjustment of Cam - nice draw lengths, nice factory strings, Easy Whisker Biscuit adjustment, Easy hold forever back wall on cam, Good bow for blind, deer stands, stalking, at a 31 ATA

Cons: Short ATA = not a target bow so don't expect it to be one

Full review:

This bow is built for hunting use and for a beginner learning how to shoot a bow or an older hunter needing a very easy drawing cam. I have some 50lb Mathews bows that don't draw as easy as this Bear Attitude set at 60lbs. So if you have a shoulder injury or just getting into bow hunting, this is the bow to get. It mirrors the older Mathews LX and Switchback circle cams / Mission Eliminator. It has a lot more adjustment due to not having to switch out draw length specific cams that you do on Mathews / Mission bows. The Bear Attitude costs less and offers more versatility and weighs less / costs less for same Arrow FPS.

My 1st New Bow & I LOVE it!

Version: 2015 Bear Attitude

Rating:

Pros: Just about everything. RTH version is very nicely equipped. Quieter than my old PSE by a lot & a LOT faster. Virtually no vibration felt.

Cons: Has a heck of a hump before the valley, but still pretty smooth draw.

Full review:

This is my 1st NEW bow. I upgraded from an old PSE Silverhawk I had "borrowed" from 1 of my kids. Only the 2nd compound I have ever shot, so consider me new, even though I am over 50. I love the feel, the look, the balance of this bow. The Ready To Hunt package is perfect in my opinion. The bow came already set up (I had to install the stabilizer & wrist strap) and the sight was SUPER close to being dead nuts on target without doing anything. That surprised me. My only complaint (which isn't really a complaint) is the hump towards the end of the draw cycle is pretty pronounced. From the start it is a very gentle & mild progression until more than 3/4 way to full draw & then WHAM - it seems like all the weight is right there. Since I am still new to this I can't fault the bow or Bear. I chalk it up to my lack of experience. But either way, once you get past the hump it drops off to nothing. Easy to hold for an extended time (I held it for 5 minutes just to see if I could - felt like I could have gone a lot longer.).And smoooooth on the launch. I'm new, so take all this for what it's worth coming from me.

Great entry level bow for getting started in the compound market.

Version: 2015 Bear Attitude

Rating:

Pros: Cheap, well performing, light, short, great for hunting, great entry level.

Cons: Accessories are a bit lack luster and the string is garbage from the box.

Full review:

After owning this bow for a little under a year I can give a full and honest review.

For the beginning compound archer this bow is great. The ready to hunt package comes with almost everything needed to get out and have some fun. However, the accessories are a bit on the cheap side, and will leave a lot of archers investing more money in better gear. I'd say that a bare Attitude bow would have been a better option than the RTH one.

This bow is amazingly quiet for a lower end bow, the draw cycle is smooth, so smooth I've actually had people who have shot it argue that there's no way it's #70. Well it is.

The main gripe I have with this bow is the absolutely garbage factory strings. They had noticeable creep after every shooting session (100 arrows or more), and the creep never stopped until I replaced them. This led to continuous struggles with getting everything going in terms f learning to be a consistent archer. Anchor point, peep location, feel of bow, draw length and weight, all of these things changed with the creep over time.

My solutions:

Custom string
Custom carbon flex cable guard
Spot Hogg sight
Apex carbon core offset stabilizer 10"
Limbsaver Boradband limb dampeners
Custom bow leash
Factory quiver kept

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