Great comparison. Doesn’t matter what you spend on a bow. You don’t practice with it. Results are the same.

Good stuff Sean, your vids have been a blessing to me. I recently moved from traditional to compound and picked up a near new Bear Cruzer for $150. It's a solid inexpensive bow that will get the job done until I decide to step it up.

I bought my first bow 3 months ago. I am 16 and I paid it in full working and saving for a while. I got a Bear Cruzer G2. I've been practicing a lot, nearly every day, and I am confident I can take it out this season. Even though I only shoot 45# (I am skinny), I am confident on my shot placement and testing arrows for momentum. You're a great inspiration and thanks to you I am learning everything I need (youtube is basically my teacher). I am from Mexico so hunting here is different, but I have my piggy bank which I fill with all my 10$ coins to buy my Hoyt. Thank you for everything.

Appreciate your channel. I'm new to archery, and my first bow is a Bear Cruzer G2. Loving it so far, but I'm sure after I get a few years under my belt, I'll look into upgrading once I know what I like and have enough experience to properly compare.

New subscriber, new bowhunter here. I just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos, and as a fellow Christian I really love that you are not ashamed of the Word of God. Keep doing what you do, and God bless and keep you and yours.Ephesians 6:10

i have to say I do love your videos so much! I am a Pastor up it Canada and you have no idea how encouraging it is to see you incorporate scripture in your videos. God Bless Sean!

Great video! It was very informational.

Great video. I like the skull cap mounts on the wall

Another awesome video sean..

I'm 1:17 into this, Just want to say something off the bat. Indians killed with a stick and sinew. I don't need a thousand dollar bow. I've killed deer with a 50# bear recurve. Your channel is great. Your content is awesome. I'm just saying.

I loved the car analogy. I remember a friend made that same analogy years ago between a PC and a Mac (things have changed a lot since then). This made me undestand perfectly the difference between both kind of bows.

Awesome to see your detailed description.. but even MORE awesome to see you share the word of God... God bless you brother!! 🙏

Great video very useful information

Gracious goodness, am I happy I watched your video, which I stumbled upon, till the end. Otherwise I'd've thrown away my stabilizer and sling, which I was disappointed to not find, when I bought it. I already ordered a different stabilizer, which I can now cancel. Thanks A friggin' LOT!

Great to see another good video Sean! Thank you! I have a G2 and being my first bow I have no comparison to anything else. So its better that I probably dont shoot my friends expensive bow until I feel I need to get a better bow.. of course if I find archery is not for me I also have not spent too much on it.. I wonder in the hands of an expert archer - would both bows give the same and consistent results? take care, John

Trophy Ridge 4-Pin Sight that came with my Bear Cruzer G2 is very bright, both indoor and outdoor, no issue at all.

Love your reviews would like to see a review on the pros vs cons between a single pin sight and multi pin sight.

That whisker biscuit won't fail...WB for life...lol... good video.

Just got my PSE stinger extreme and already lost 2 arrows to tall grass but still loving it!

I bought the bear cruzer g2 some months ago. It's my first bow ever but I really want a Mathew's bow now. Now that I have a tiny bit of knowledge, I love the look of Mathew's bow but I do love the adjustability of the cruzer g2. I can give it to my wife or my kids if they wish to start shooting soon.

Ive been shooting a Cruzer G2 for the last 3 years, ive broken the string stop and had to get a new string, both of which Bear covered. So, some QC issues, but their Customer Support is pretty solid. Finally where i want to be on my draw weight after a serious shoulder injury, and im getting a new bow this year.

This is a super awesome and informative video. This is exactly what I was looking for to learn the difference. I plan to get a Bear bow just to start with as I have never really shot a bow, but I definitely see the value in a mathews/alien and will definitely have to upgrade after putting some time and effort into learning the skillset.

My first bow I bought off a friend of my cousin. I paid $170. Never hunting with bow before I spend countless hours studying the set-up and added a few accessories that fit me better. I trained day after day, honing my shots until I could draw at any given yardage and put and arrow into the bullseye. My very first hunt with it a buck came into my shooting range. He was walking at a good pace about 30 yards from my stand and I put the arrow right through his heart. I recently bought the Bear Cruzer G2. At the store, I landed 6 arrows within a quarter inch of each other, some of them were even touching. Mind you, the arrows that I use were beat up and not the right length for my draw. I have been fine tuning it over the past year. Added a different peep, stabilizer, and getting the adjustments to where I prefer them. I would never buy a $1,800 bow when I can put the effort and practice into a $170 and $300 bow and get perfect results. The brand name and the price tag don't make the bow what it is, you do. Your hard work and making the bow what it is are the things you will look back on after you bag that buck, not the price tag. I don't know very many people that use those expensive bows and the ones that do have the same issues they do with the less expensive bows. It's them. They think the price tag or brand will make them a better hunter but it doesn't. They could miss a buck with a heat seeking missile. I'll spend those extra hundred on another freezer from all the deer I tag while they cry that their $1,800 bow isn't making them anymore accurate. An saying from an old man I knew was "A bent arrow can still be accurate if you practice with it and learn to compensate, but a man who doesn't work on himself never will be".

Thank you for your videos I’m still not sold on a decision yet. I do like the bear brand so far. Do you think you’ll be reviewing the Bear Paradox HC RTH. Would love to see it. I live in Australia. Seems to be a good option over here

Hello Sean, thanks for the video! I know on some other comments for new archers, you've recommended the Diamond Edge SB1. I'm looking to expand from firearms to archery and there's a deal on Woot for the Cruzer G2 RTH for $254. Is this a good option at this price point? Would you recommend anything else for someone just getting into the sport? Eventually I'd like to go hunting, but for now I'll be at the range or in my backyard honing the craft. What would be your recommendation? Or shall I spend more right off the bat for no regrets? Thanks in advance Sean! God bless. 🙏

I’m looking to get started. I’ve been looking at this bow but I’m still unsure of what equipment to start with..

I love my bear cruzer g2 it has such a smooth drew

Would u recommend I get the bow from this vid or the diamond edge sb-1 I am planning on hunting with it and it would need to be resistant to a fair bit of abuse. If their is an other bow that u would recommend please tell me

I know this is old but I noticed some of the issues you mentioned on my Bear Legit. The string is getting frayed quickly. Happy with it as a first bow so far but if I have enough success hunting will like to upgrade in a year I think.

Novice into archery. Like you, I just found my stabilizer today and was wondering what the string and leather piece was. Just found out you call it a "sling". No idea what that's for. I was reading my owner's manual and I noticed the Bow Press type is not recommended. Did you say "Prizes"?

For me, the absolute difference boils down to a high quality bow holding it's tune much longer, being able to put up with more abuse & neglect in the field and being able to be counted on to remain reliable for nice clean ethical shots. Having used both an entry level bow and a flagship, yes...some thousand dollar bows $600 better than $400 bows. They just are. Not saying it can't be done with an entry level bow, I'm just saying that they require far more attention, maintenance and constant tuning and gosh forbid that you bump into a tree while on your way into the field and lose your sight being as dialed in as when you got out of your truck.

Well its good question. I taken many games with my pse stinger(first 2008 modell).

Man, you have great info all the time . Subscribe! GOD Bless.

I like the information in this video such as the breakdown in the material used on the Bear. I am and will always be a Mathew’s bow guy. However I have never owned one. I will probably have to buy a ready to hunt bow package like this Bear Cruzer G2 due to starting over with my gear after a divorce. I’m looking for your opinion on the best quality and price RTH bow?

I’d love to see speed and kinetic energy differences between the two.

Wow now I want an expensive bow instead of the cheapy🤣🤣thank you Sean. I guess I'll be saving for a while.

What kind of optics do you have on the Matthews? I’m thinking if I go with the Bear Cruzer G2 I would upgrade the sight to what you have on your Matthews :) what do you think about that as a first bow set up? Thanks for your honest video. God Bless

If you started with a bare cruiser and added your preferred components how would they compare then?

Hi, I ordered a Bear Royale 2020 one week ago (it takes 2 weeks to receive it) Do you think I can use it as an adult or is it too small for me (I'm 5.6 tall, 85 kilos and 49 yo) and must change for another bow ? Thanks for your help..

Hey sean I have a question for you .... I'm a second year bow hunter . Bought the bear cruzer just to see if I like archery and bowhunting ... turns out i love it ..... had my chance at a doe put a shot on her and the arrow didnt go thru ... my question is ... can a bear cruzer be effective on harvesting deer my draw weight is 65 pounds....

Hey Sean, my daughter’s birthday is coming up next month and she’s shown an interest into archery. She’ll be 11 so I was looking into the Diamonds Infinite Edge and now this bow. Which would you recommend? They’re in the same price range. I know it seems like a loaded question but I really do value your opinion.

Ok would you say the Bear is a good starter bow for somebody just getting into archery?

Man, you do an excellent job with these videos. I’ve only just started shooting two days ago (chose the Bear for my first bow) and you’ve helped me understand just about every mechanical aspect of my bow! I appreciate you and god bless.

If I have the option to replace my cable slide with a cable roller with the wheels for the cables do you think I should? I have a Diamond Ebge SB-1 do you have any ideas for me to upgrade?

Thank you for your videos! Such a wealth of knowledge. I’m looking a lot getting an entry level compound bow, and the bear cruiser series seems like a good buy on sale. My questions is: if the cruisers are adjustable- do you need a bow press to repair a broken cable or string? Can you replace the sting or cable in the field and then adjust the tensions? Thank you!

Hey Sean, it’s legal to bait where I hunt, and I was thinking about putting a automated corn feeder in my 1/8 acre kill plot..any thoughts on why this would be good/bad? Thanks!

Did you ever do a review on the bear eclipse or the br33?

very good vid. i have a very cheap bow and i wondering should i buy something like a Mathews or something cheaper. Now im Bretty sure its Mathews Vertix

Great review! Other than the “feel” Sounds like a new upgraded sight (eventually) and a little QA double checking and this would be a good bow for us mere mortals?

love my Bear Cruzer g2

Another great video, Sean. I'm not likely to ever get to a $2k bow, but it is nice to know about them. Again, I'm a novice (but and engineer), wouldn't the expensive bows have the same degradation at the extremes draw and weight? Or do expensive bow just "not go there" as far as versatility? Please don't make another expensive flagship comparison, I can't afforded it. lol. Your sight upgrade is noted though.

Bear is a decent bow to start off with I know now what I want in a future bow

In the end what matters is that the bow meets your requirements and that your happy with it.

The Sight? What does that have to do with a bow comparison. Can’t yo put that sight on the bear and still be under the bare bow cost of the Mathew’s? Same with the other accessories.

Not bad, I was hopeful for some field experience and side by side performance

If you were choosing between the Cruzer G2 and a Legit which would you spend your money on?

What sight do you have on the Traverse?

What sight is it boss man? The one on your bow and do you have a video on it? God bless hope you doing good

Would have been nice to see what difference between the two as far as accuracy! Great videos.

Hey Sean new to your channel I am also Christian and just started being interested in archery I currently don't have any bows or arrows what so ever and I want to get Into arrow hunting I am a teenager and was wondering what would you recommend for me? God bless you

I’m looking at different sights for my new bow, I want something tool less and easy to adjust, I found the tru glow Range Rover pro and it seems really nice, any thoughts? PS I love the Bible verses thank you for that

Hey im 16 and been hunting with a bow scince 12 and still have the same bow i started with im intrested in buying it is this good for a experienced person thats doesnt have much to spend

Its not about the price of main frame, I've got a 12 year old bowtech captain paired with a quick tune 360 arrow rest, hha sports 1 pin sight, shot a standard packaged Matthew's and truthfully preferred the bowtech, its about what ergonomics you prefer. With time upgrades can happen

I think the Bear has hot spots on the cam that splits the servings on the cables.

I had been shooting a Mathews mission craze and just got my triax and they are two different worlds love the triax

I agree totally.. some people want to have fun but can’t afford a Hoyt or Mathews

Where do you hunt bear in PA ?

Really though how long will the cruzer g2 last ? How many years like 20 ? That's longer than most of us will bow hunt

I’ll purchase the Bear Cruzer G2. Much more bang for the buck. Infinity more adjustable. Plus the resale value on bows are terrible. I can get at least half the money back from the $320 purchase price after 3-5 years. Wondering if the Mathews can hold half its value after 3-5 years?

Bear Cruzer G2 is that a good bow for my first bow ?

Hey there, frequent viewer but I’m wondering why is Sean comparing a Bear economy bow that anyone can afford, a few hundred bucks tops for the G2 to a Matthew’s Flagship rig bow that cost $1600+? Why not compare to one of Matthew’s economy bows? Apples to Oranges?

Your comparison is not so much bow to bow but accessory to accessory, those accessories off your Matthews can go on the Bear. Would be nice to see a comparison on the actual bows.

I’m wanting to replace my PSE Drive with something that doesn’t weigh so much. My concerns with the cheaper bows aren’t necessarily speed, fit and finish, but quality that makes it easier to tune, shoot, and last more shots. So could you suggest any bows sold for lefties of decent quality that would give me the best bang for the buck without all the included accessories already on it?

What you think of the pse madness thank you and God bless you

Bear makes flagship bows also, I shoot s arena 36 it smooth, fast, easy to tune check out bear bows you might be surprised at what you find, great video explains low end to high end bows! God bless!!!

Thanks for the review. I have to say that I agree with your analysis and I personally believe that one should always go for quality vs. quantity. However, I'm looking for a decent, inexpensive entry-level compound bow. As such, I think the Bear is a better option for me. Especially becaue my wife would murder me for spending 2 grand for something I'm not sure that I will continue to pursue 😅 She's 5'4, I'm 6'1, a retired U.S. Marine and she scares me a bit. You know how the shorties are, they get mean 🤣

what is the sight on the Hoyt

You should do a review on the Bear Legit

I love my Cruzer G2. Swapped out the whisker basket for a drop rest and swapped the plastic sight for an aluminum single pin sight. But even before these mods I had no problem shooting 1-2" groups at 25 yards.

Can a cruzer2 take down an elk or bear just wondering

When I wax my strings on my cruzer g2 I pull the cap off pull the string back that plastic piece comes off I wax my strings and re assemble

2 months in archery. Testing the junxing compound bow. Made in china. Cost me 160 USD. Don't know how it feels pulling n release higher end CB.

I have the first gen bear Cruzer bow and I shoot as good or maybe a little better as my friends do with their $1200 bows. I have a Browning x-bolt composite with a $200 Leupold scope, $900 package. I shoot as good or better than my friend that has a Christensen rifle and an $1,800 scope, $3,800 package. If you don't get yourself out to the range and practice you're not going to hit nothing no matter what you spend on your equipment.

Would you recommend a beginner purchasing a flagship? Im not quite a beginner but I'm still a little green. I'm glad I found this channel iv learned alot so far.

And next year Mathews will come out with a new gajet give it a special name and charge $1100.00 been noticing that for the past 15 years with them. Don't get me wrong they are top shelf just a bit much for many Hunters of

Yea to each his own. But I have both compounds and recurves. Moderately priced. And I really only enjoy hunting with my recurve a especially my older blackhawk chief bow no bells or whistles nothing but a toothbrush as a arrow rest. Super happy with it. I would never spend anywhere near 1000 on a bow. Like I said to each his own but what works and my priority are way more down to earth. Or something

the Bear is a very good bow!

3or4 hundred dollar bow is still gonna kill and for some its hard to swallow 1000 on a bow i think they are all kinda cool in a way would i ever buy a 3 hundred bow no iam a mathews guy but you dont ever wanna look down on anyone after all we are all archery community

You spent a lot of time talking about the site on the Bear - a site which came with it, vs the site you bought separately for more than the price of the entire Bear package. That's not a hit against the bow. The two middle-of-the-line Bear bows that I have - a Traxx and a Moment, have been trouble free for years, and great shooters.

But what about the real difference that really matters? How it shoots, and is it accurate?

Are more expensive bows more accurate?

I ended up buying a bear attitude years ago but broke the top cam, the attitude was superseded by another and the store charged me $250 + shipping for a replacement.. package never arrived and bear wouldn’t help at all (won’t ever buy from them again) Got a crappy Chinese bow that terrible.. but if I need parts it almost costs nothing.. riser $18, pack of two string sets $8, ect 1 year later still can’t get it tuned... but it works lol

Wow! You can guage the metal quality just by running your fingers over the painted riser!

Well, afterall you get what you pay for :D Thanks for the video

And you won't want something silly smoth you want something to blend into ths environment that's why its bumpy it blends in better

You say you are going to explain the difference between the G2 and flagship bow but most of your review was about the accessories . You added the accessories to the nicer bow .You could just as easily put the better sight and arrow rest on the G2. I have an inexpensive bow and it has a tool free micro adjustable rest and drop-away rest.They are not as expensive as what you have but they make me happy. I watched this because your reviews are usually very informative I just wished you spent a little more time on the bow and maybe shown how they shot. and talk more of the good and the bad not just how much better one was than the other. I am not sure but I would imagine there are more people with a g2 budget than a flagship one.

But at the end of the day I can take a deer with the bear just as quickly as I can the Matthews . Some of us don’t have thousands of dollars to spend on bows so I believe the RTH bows are a great tool for many common men and women . I may one day spend that on a bow but until then I’m satisfied with the bear.

"what's the difference between a bear cruzer g2 and a $1000 flagship bow?" Me in Australia. "A Bear cruzer g2 is almost $1000... in 2020. :("

Nice bible verse. thanks for that.

Bought my first bow and thats G2. But after a month shooting if you consider time spend, money spend on range, accessories and then what I will be spending on hunting .....i suggest if anyone can afford mid range to high range bow over entry level then they should go with it . May be I will pass this bow to my wife and will buy better one, its all about how much anyone feel comfortable to spend and even little % of improvement matters if you can afford it. And upto some extend its true that anything expensive is better & comfortable.