The heart of the legendary Bearpaw Limb System (BLS)
The Mohawk 17-inch riser marked the beginning of the BLS story in 2014 – a modular system that revolutionized traditional archery. It was designed to bring together the best of both worlds: precision engineering and creative freedom.With the BLS, you can mix and match Bearpaw risers and limbs without worrying about compatibility or draw weight changes. Whether you prefer a recurve or hybrid setup, the Mohawk riser delivers unmatched stability and smoothness.
Key Features
- Length: 17 inches (Take Down Riser)
- Compatible with all Bearpaw Limbs (Recurve & Hybrid)
- Available materials:
- R. Ebony | 750 g
- Smoked Oak | 440 g
- Desert Camo | 555 g
- Desert Camo / Bubinga | 575 g
- Bubinga / Desert Camo | 580 g
- Mycarta / Desert Camo | 710 g
- Desert Camo / Mycarta | 710 g
- Forest Green | 510 g
- Quilted Maple / Cocobolo | 535 g
- Cocobolo / Quilted Maple | 520 g
- German Quality craftsmanship
- 30-year BEARPAW PRODUCTS warranty*
- Note: Limb bolts not included
Perfect for
Traditional archers who value flexibility, elegance, and precise shooting. The Mohawk 17" riser forms the perfect base for a balanced and powerful recurve or hybrid bow.
Tip for Beginners
Thanks to the BLS concept, changing risers or limbs is effortless. You can experiment with different combinations without worrying about performance loss or tuning.
Why the Mohawk 17" Riser?
Because every detail matters.
The Mohawk riser is crafted for perfect balance and feel. Its limb alignment guarantees constant draw weight across all BLS risers – ensuring reliability and consistency for every shot.
Product description
The heart of the legendary Bearpaw Limb System (BLS)
The Mohawk 17-inch riser marked the beginning of the BLS story in 2014 – a modular system that revolutionized traditional archery. It was designed to bring together the best of both worlds: precision engineering and creative freedom.With the BLS, you can mix and match Bearpaw risers and limbs without worrying about compatibility or draw weight changes. Whether you prefer a recurve or hybrid setup, the Mohawk riser delivers unmatched stability and smoothness.
Key Features
- Length: 17 inches (Take Down Riser)
- Compatible with all Bearpaw Limbs (Recurve & Hybrid)
- Available materials:
- R. Ebony | 750 g
- Smoked Oak | 440 g
- Desert Camo | 555 g
- Desert Camo / Bubinga | 575 g
- Bubinga / Desert Camo | 580 g
- Mycarta / Desert Camo | 710 g
- Desert Camo / Mycarta | 710 g
- Forest Green | 510 g
- Quilted Maple / Cocobolo | 535 g
- Cocobolo / Quilted Maple | 520 g
- German Quality craftsmanship
- 30-year BEARPAW PRODUCTS warranty*
- Note: Limb bolts not included
Perfect for
Traditional archers who value flexibility, elegance, and precise shooting. The Mohawk 17" riser forms the perfect base for a balanced and powerful recurve or hybrid bow.
Tip for Beginners
Thanks to the BLS concept, changing risers or limbs is effortless. You can experiment with different combinations without worrying about performance loss or tuning.
Why the Mohawk 17" Riser?
Because every detail matters.
The Mohawk riser is crafted for perfect balance and feel. Its limb alignment guarantees constant draw weight across all BLS risers – ensuring reliability and consistency for every shot.
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Flexibility
The BLS allows you to be permanently flexible. If you want to increase or change, you don't have to buy a new bow. You can simply exchange the individual parts.
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Individuality
Another advantage is that you can assemble the BLS bow individually. You can choose between 52 different risers (materials and colors) and matching limbs. Each bow can be drawn out as smooth as butter.
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Transport
Do you travel a lot? Another advantage: You can assemble your BLS bow at any time and store it in a bag. Even on a long trip in the car, it takes up less space.
FAQ
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What is BLS?
BLS = BEARPAW LIMB SYSTEM.
What's behind the BLS?
It is a closed take down system, allowing you as a customer high quality and variability.
Can I combine old Mohawk products with the new BLS?
Yes! You can combine old risers with the new BEARPAW Limbs. In addition, old limbs can be also combined with the new BLS risers - see exception below.
Are there any exceptions in combining old Mohawks & the BLS?
Yes! The first Big Bear version is not compatible with current BLS products. In addition, all ILF products from other brands are also not compatible, since the BLS is a closed system.