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The Super Glove Fits Super Good!

For more than 3 years, we have sighted, tried out and built models of the most diverse models of open shooting gloves. There was a gap in our product line, which had to be closed.

Repeatedly Henry Bodnik rejected the various models, because in his view they were only able to offer little comfort.

“I need to be 100% behind a product, only then do we get started!” (Henry Bodnik)

Last year an archer put this shooting glove on our table, with the specific request to get active. There were a few flaws in this shooting glove and the price offered was definitely too high.

After the first test Henry Bodnik was thrilled and drove the project “Super Glove” ahead with great strides.

It was necessary to solve two problems:
Correction of the sales price
Improvement of the quality (materials, functionality)

Overall, the price of this shooting glove could be reduced by more than 10 Euros, and this although the highest quality nubuck leather is used.

The great functionality will delight everyone!

We wish you much fun with the first impressions of the new Super Glove and the new episode of Bearpaw News with Sandra Diroll:

The Super Glove fits Super Good!

After almost 2 years of development and testing, we can present a great new carbon shaft to you. Our Warrior series with its carbon shafts and carbon arrows has fueled archers for enthusiasm throughout the last year. There is hardly a carbon shaft which can compete in both quality and price.

The famous Gold Tip carbon technology is the basis for this “zinger” carbon shaft.

To produce a carbon shaft in the spine value 700 with a larger outer diameter was no easy task.

“Now we’ve made it.”

From now on the Warrior carbon shafts and carbon arrows are available in the spine value 700.

Apart from this news, we today also present you today with our brand new Bearpaw fluorescent arrow wraps. Due to many customer requests, we have integrated the colors fluorescent yellow and fluorescent orange into our product range.
We find that with these, beautiful arrows and color combinations can be created. As an important side effect, the new arrow wraps help instinctive archers visualize and analyze the arrow’s flight. Of course, arrows which have gone astray can also be found better.

Every year, Bearpaw Products awards the title of “National Gold Dealer” during the Bearpaw Dealer Conference.
Hereby, we honor partners and resellers, who have distinguished themselves through their outstanding achievements for the brand Bearpaw Products. Quality, service and loyalty to our brand must be at a high level.

This year this special award was given to the company BogenSportWelt (Archery World). Their managing director Rene Kliewe accepted the award from the hands of Henry Bodnik. Associated with this prize is the set-up of direct access to the shop of the BogenSportWelt directly from the Bearpaw Blog.

The company Bearpaw Products thanked the company BogenSportWelt for their great cooperation.

At this point we would like to give you some more information about the company BogenSportWelt:

René Kliewe and Sven Stiemer founded BogenSportWelt in 2005 out of a hobby. Initially, the work was still realized alongside their studies. Since both owners graduated, they have expanded the company steadily. Over several stations in Stralsund, on Usedom and now in Anklam they have become the largest archery dealer in Germany.

The BogenSportWelt covers all aspects of archery from Compound to Olympic Recurve to Traditional Archery.
Since 2012, after several expansions, a total of 45 employees have worked on 7600m². Additionally, new extensions are planned for 2013. They are currently working hard on the extension of their retail shop with a brand new 800m² training center plus shooting range.

The main business of the BogenSportWelt is located in the retail area. Due to the existing demand, their dealer program has been continuously expanded as well. Many of the major manufacturers in archery appreciate BSW as a distributor for their products.

The company BogenSportWelt also devotes a lot of dedication a to the archery association. Among others, the DBSV 1959 e.V. is actively supported in their youth work. In addition, the ESV Rostock and the BSC Sprockhövel are sponsored. Many archery tournaments are funded by sponsorship. With Michael Zahnen (gold metal in the Traditional Recurve class in the Bowhunter-League 2012), the BSW has started to support a single shooter for the first time.

Next week, we will present the International Bearpaw Gold Dealer to you. I can already reveal here that a partner from Austria received this prestigious award.

On March 1st and 2nd, more than 40 Bearpaw dealers and parcours owners welcomed Bearpaw’s yearly offer to deepen their knowledge in traditional archery and about Bearpaw products.

For 2 days, Henry Bodnik presented and discussed in detail the new Bearpaw products and the ways the company would go for 2013. The “Bearpaw Worldwide Dealer Network” is not just an expression for Henry Bodnik, but rather a living philosophy for him and his partners. Bearpaw dealers are continuously and actively involved in the decision-making process for projects and are encouraged to further education.

“We need specialist dealers and professionals instead of mere sellers.” (Henry Bodnik)

The undoubted highlight were the awardings of the International and National Bearpaw Gold Dealers. Excellent partners who have distinguished themselves through their outstanding achievements for the brand Bearpaw Products are awarded with these two prizes. We will report on this in the course of the next 14 days separately and present these outstanding partners for our brand and philosophy.

On the 2nd day, all the participants had the opportunity for a training course on important elements of archery consulting. Vividly, Henry Bodnik discussed deep levels of knowledge in all areas of this important subject. In practical demonstrations and exercises, plenty of new information and insights were gained.
The training was received with great praise on the parts of the participants. Even “old hands” went home satisfiedly.

“I have won very important new information, I will immediately implement at home.”

This is how it must be!

Bearpaw Products trains their dealers to ensure a high level of on-site consulting services.

Click here for the photos of the dealer training conference: >>>>click here <<<<

For the first time in the history of traditional archery in Germany there will be a final shootout with prize money!

Bearpaw Products seeks the best instinctive archer. For this occasion, Henry Bodnik has thought of something very special.
As with every Kill Tournament, Henry has created every single shot position personally with great attention to detail. You can find the Bearpaw classification and rating for the Kill Tournament in the official announcement. The actual tournament consists of 3 parts.

1. 2-days-Kill Tournament with + / – rating
2. Real Kill Shoot! The shot with the broadhead on Saturday afternoon
3. Final shooting for the trophy and a cash prize of 1000 Euros for the winner of the tournament

The two days of the Kill Tournament serve as an ‘elimination round’ for the best 3 men, youth and women of each class. ‘Head to head’ the finalists will shoot on the shooting range of the archery hotel on Sunday before the awards ceremony for the honor of the overall victory. Apart from technical precision, this will require strong nerves and pure instinctive shooting. The winner receives a € 1000 cash bonus, while the 2nd and 3rd runners can go home with 500 and 300 Euros respectively.

“Here the master of instinctive archery will be determined.”

All shooting positions are personally selected by Henry Bodnik and specifically targeted to the high demands of instinctive archery.

“This can only be won by an instinctive archer.” (Henry Bodnik)

We look forward to seeing you at the 5th Kill Tournament in the archery hotel Bad in Eisenbach.

For more information please read the official announcement.
Register at: kill-turnier@bearpaw-blog.de

The Bearpaw Slingshot came as a real bombshell!

Now we’ve produced a slingshot adapted to the needs of our younger archers – the Bearpaw Kids Slingshot!

The young are particularly important to us at Bearpaw. With our archery program, we have made sure that we have the right bow for all ages. Therefore, the Bearpaw slingshot for children is the logical step. Our kids can be introduced to the art of instinctive archery with a lot of fun. Just like its “big brother”, the Bearpaw Kids Slingshot is produced ​​for us in Germany by hand and its used round rubbers are really powerful!

From now on the young shooters also get their jollies with the Bearpaw Kids Slingshot! Get this little package of fun even today in our online store! Now it’s time to react quickly and have fun!

From 10th to 14th February, 2013, Henry Bodnik visited the Planneralm in Austria to meet with Heinz Lackner, a figurehead of traditional archery. Together they took an enlightening look at his great work for traditional archery at Planneralm.

Inspired by his family doctor, Heinz Lackner ‘caught fire’ for traditional archery several years ago. Early on he took a basic course in instinctive archery with Henry Bodnik. The enthusiastic Self Bow shooter has in recent years covered an impressive distance. We want to put forth his outstanding achievements.

1. Since 2004, Heinz Lackner has held the Fita World Archery 3D Championships.
2. Heinz Lackner has revived Planneralm during the few summer months with countless archers.
His parcours is one of the most beautiful in Europe!
3. In 2011, Heinz Lackner held the Fita World Archery 3D Championships in Donnersbach and at Planneralm.

Over the 5 days, Henry Bodnik and Heinz Lackner found the opportunity to have many interesting discussions on our fascinating sport. In the ‘House of the Bow’ Henry made himself acquainted with the fine traditional archery shop Heinz Lackner established.

“Heinz here you have built something very special!”

No wonder the region around the Planneralm is also called Robin Hood Country. In the following, Henry has brought a few pictures along so that you can get an impression about this unique region.

Further information can be found at:

www.robinhoodland.at

In today’s episode of bearpaw news Sandra is talking about the new and improved version of the Bearpaw Slingshot. Hope you like it! Enjoy!

In a one-to-one conversation, the CEO of Gold Tip informed Henry Bodnik that the company Bushnell Outdoor Products is now new owner of Gold Tip. The conversation also made clear that this meant no change whatsoever in Gold Tip’s business policy. On the contrary, we of Bearpaw now anticipate a substantially quicker and more intensive product development.

Bushnell Outdoor Products Announces Acquisition
of Leading Archery Manufacturer Gold Tip

Overland Park, Kan. — Bushnell Outdoor Products, a worldwide leader in sports optics and outdoor accessories, and MidOcean Partners, a leading middle market private equity fund, today announced Bushnell has acquired arrow and archery product manufacturer Gold Tip, based in Orem, Utah. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1989, Gold Tip is a leading manufacturer of arrows and archery products for target archery and bow and crossbow hunting. Widely regarded as the maker of the most durable and accurate carbon arrows in the industry, Gold Tip also produces the Bee Stinger line of premium bow stabilizers.

“The archery market continues to be an area of focus and growth for Bushnell Outdoor Products, and adding the Gold Tip and Bee Stinger brands to the family will further strengthen our position in the industry and appeal with the hunting and archery customer,” said Blake Lipham, Bushnell Outdoor Products president and CEO.

Gold Tip has built a loyal following among customers with its high-performing and incredibly accurate archery products. The remarkable performances by the Gold Tip pro staff at archery competitions over the past two years have provided the brand with an added lift. Now, with an expanded distribution footprint and additional marketing vehicles available through Bushnell Outdoor Products, the Gold Tip and Bee Stinger brands are well-positioned for continued success.

“I am very proud of what our team at Gold Tip has accomplished. We have had an opportunity to combine our passions for hunting and competition archery with our work, leading to the development of some of the best archery products in the industry,” said Mitch McKay, Gold Tip director of sales. “Joining the Bushnell family gives us an exciting opportunity to build on our foundation and expand our success.”

MidOcean Partners acquired Bushnell in August 2007, and has added several complementary brands to the company’s portfolio, including acquisitions of Millett and Simmons in 2008, Night Optics USA in 2011 and Primos in 2012.

Bushnell Outdoor Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer products. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, the company sells its products worldwide under the Bushnell®, Butler Creek®, Final Approach®, Hoppe’s®, Millett®, Night Optics, Primos®, Simmons®, Stoney Point®, Tasco®,Uncle Mike’s®, Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement®, and the following eyewear brands:Bollé®, Cébé® and Serengeti®.

MidOcean Partners is a premier private equity firm headquartered in New York focused on the middle market. MidOcean is committed to investing in high quality companies with stable market positions and multiple opportunities for growth. Targeted sectors include consumer, media and business services and industrial services. MidOcean utilizes a broad foundation of expertise in its focus industries to create value for its investors and partners. For more information, visitwww.midoceanpartners.com.

We at Bearpaw from time to time do trainings of our employees. There are some important criteria, why the constant further training of employees is necessary.
- standards must be ensured and improved;
- new techniques and information must be transparent to everybody in the company;
- we want to take account of our customers’ high demands.

Today we would like to inform you about a recently taken employee training on carbon shafts. In our company, trainings are certainly given by Henry Bodnik himself. Latest, our employees were instructed about the theoretical and practical implications of carbon shafts. In the training, each and every one of our employees could then get down to action and shorten shafts as well as apply them with components.

Especially the following points were given high priority:
- correct shortening of carbon shafts;
- arrow length as given by ATA standards;
- preparation of the shaft before applying inserts and tips;
- glueing in inserts and tips;
- use of correct glues.

We love archery!
Your Bearpaw Team