Bear Cruzer G2 Compound Bow

The Bear Cruzer G2 is the bow that fits a whole family for the price of one entry-level rig, launching at $399.99 with a full ready-to-hunt kit. Its span of 5 to 70 lb and 12 to 30 inches is the widest practical adjustability in its class, its real-world speed of 309 fps at the IBO setup lands honestly close to the 315 claim, and its machined aluminum riser gives it a solidity that belies the price. The trade-offs are exactly what the budget buys: a soft back wall that asks for a little shooting discipline, and a touch of shot buzz above 50 lb that a few dollars of dampers quiet down. What keeps the G2 on my short list for first-bow buyers is that nothing about it feels disposable, and its adjustability means it does not become obsolete the moment a kid grows. It is a natural fit for the family that will share one setup across ages and for the first-time hunter who wants to be shooting this weekend, and it is particularly strong as a grows-with-you youth-to-adult platform. Buyers who want the highest let-off and a touch more forgiveness should also look at the Diamond Infinite Edge Pro, while those who never need a youth floor can consider the PSE Stinger MAX... read full review