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Main Boards => Trad History/Collecting => Topic started by: Hamishhog on September 25, 2014, 08:05:00 PM
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Apologies if you've all seen this but it looks like Bear is re-releasing the 67 1/2 Super Kodiak.
http://www.beararcheryproducts.com/bows/traditional/super-kodiak
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Sweet. Hope they make so lefties
doug77
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Well, to be 100% accurate, this one is not really the 67 1/2 since that one was ALL phenolic. This issue looks like a similar copy of the 1968-69 which I regard as even better looking.
It seems Bear is listening, especially after the success of the new 1959.
Next, I want the 1960-62 copies.
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Oops on the year thanks for correcting Blackhawk.
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Very nice. I hope I have some extra money when they become available.
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Their advertising says that it comes with a feather rest but the picture shows a rug rest. Must have done the ad work up on a Monday morning.
For some reason, I just can't get excited about a bow that has a Gainesville location on it. I bought one of the new '59s and have had it for nearly two years now but have yet to string it up. I kind of feel the same way about the Victor that I own.
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Would be ALL the sweeter at 64". In my opinion, one of Bears nicer shooting (and looking) bows........
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If you down load the PDF catalog you will see that the new model IS available in both 60" & 64" lengths.
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the LH only goes to 55# and rh to 60# . ....with my draw length of 26 inches I like a bow to be about 55# . A 60# at 28 comes in right around 54 to 55 # for me.....at 26"
hope a heavy bow is made on the production line
I have been looking for a 1968 for many years...
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Brad my friend Cameron from Saskatoon can buy them wholesale and he is an amazing stringmaker...I bet with the current BCY-X strings he is making you would find the velocities with a 55 pound marked bow to meet your needs...BCY-X presents a significant improvement in HMPE string technology...I will ask Cameron to run a few over his chronograph to give you an idea how much it boosts velocity...he draws pretty much the same as you do
DDave
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Good news!
And now the hunt for that "EXP" begins … :)
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Hello all...
I really enjoy shooting the Super Kodiak, and many other "classic" Bear bows....
But I do have to admit that I have mixed thoughts on reproductions of these classics....
I suppose there could be all kinds of discussions, debates and arguments addressing this subject, not to mention the comparative evaluations rating original-vs- reproduction(re-release)...
I just feel a certain bit of sadness that now another legend of the past "is coming soon" and can be bought "new" at a sport shop near you.... seems to rob some of the nostalgia and fun from the search for a long sought after treasure.
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Originally posted by Pack animal:
Hello all...
I really enjoy shooting the Super Kodiak, and many other "classic" Bear bows....
But I do have to admit that I have mixed thoughts on reproductions of these classics....
I suppose there could be all kinds of discussions, debates and arguments addressing this subject, not to mention the comparative evaluations rating original-vs- reproduction(re-release)...
I just feel a certain bit of sadness that now another legend of the past "is coming soon" and can be bought "new" at a sport shop near you.... seems to rob some of the nostalgia and fun from the search for a long sought after treasure.
I have to agree with this,being a fine art and antique dealer I give a lot of value at the original works of art,the rest are just reproductions also if made better they don't have the paternity of the original inventions. I think that most modern custom are some way better than these reproductions also if they have their own meaning and value.don't get me wrong I like the new Bear line of bows but I rate the originals to be of a superior cultural level.
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I have mixed feelings as well, but...
Like Cacciatore, I believe the current production to be equal (maybe even superior) and have no misgivings about the purchase and use of these bows.
The fun and excitement of searching, finding, and shooting the old classics is still alive for me.
Thanks to the Bear company...I believe Fred would smile.
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If I back my truck over an original thats suvived 40+ years its gone forever and history is destroyed. Back over a new one and I may get P+$$ed off but then I go buy another............
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At the going rate of $799.99 there are many Custom Bowyers out there who are making beautiful, very quality shooting bows that would exceed the craftsmanship of these reproductions. With the price of the vintage Bears being down a bit I would be more inclined to look for a quality original or opt for a Custom prior to the reproduction....
Just my thought, but to each their own!!
Still, a Nice bow........
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I have no 'mixed' thoughts at all. I'm glad Bear is bringing back some of their traditional bows. I can see the draw for the Grayling bows, but for myself these will do just fine.
I wouldn't call them reproductions since they are being made by the same original company using the same forms. I have had several 'custom' bows and several Bear bows. Comparing the two, I didn't feel the Bear was lacking in any respect.
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I shoot a 67 and a half Super K.... the phenolic makes them very very stable...love the 68' Super K...kudos to Bear archery for continuing with the rebirth of their classics...!!! should be another grand slam hit.
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I shoot a 67 and a half Super K.... the phenolic makes them very very stable...love the 68' Super K...kudos to Bear archery for continuing with the rebirth of their classics...!!! should be another grand slam hit.
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That is worth repeating. :goldtooth:
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I agree with Jeff W.
The 1969 phenolic and rosewood Super K is one of Bear's most beautiful bows. I think they have a coup in bringing this one back.
The fact that Bear is making the 59 and the 69 again is terrific. As long as they exercise proper quality control, the new/old Bear bows will become classics. If I had the cash I would one or more of each.
Kudos for Bear Archery.
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found a great dealer in BEAR that will try and find me the new one in weight I want....I am thrilled with my new Kodiak and am looking forward to seeing and hopefully having the new 68 .....
I like the idea of bringing back the vintage styled bows.....
being a lefty it is tough to find the original classic BEARS...in the weight I want
talked with BEAR today and maybe I will get the weight I am looking for...
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I am excited about this new release. I have owned a ton of customs over the last few years and the old and new Bears shoot as good as any of them. I purchased a 59 Kodiak last year and loved it. I just wish they would off it in 64" for longer draw folks. My current go to bow is a two-tone take down, Man I love that thing. I am on the list at Big Jim's for the re-release of this Super K. I bet it will be a shooter!
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I like the old Bears!! I grew up with them...
However, I also have a few "custom" bows. I never use them, They haven't been strung up in years.
I have a few old 60's Grizzlys, and a pair of 50# 1972 Grizzlys than Tyler & I hunt with. I have always wanted a Kodiak T/D, but never bought one...
I have no issues whatsoever, with buying a new Bear bow!!!!! Kudos to Bear Archery for bringing back the old classics, and continueing to manufacture a fine line of "production" Traditional Bows!!! Perhaps, one day, Bear may again be the Legendary Company they once were... But, that will only happen if folks buy their bows.
My next bow, will be the Bear "Compass Kodiak" TakeDown,(new,of course)that I have always wanted!!!!!
What will yours be???
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The 68 Super K in my opinion is the standard to which all custom recurves are measured against. Timeless design that shoots as good as it looks!
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(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc4/highlife6/bow2_zps64739479.jpg) (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/highlife6/media/bow2_zps64739479.jpg.html)
Kind of like this one!
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This is actually a vintage 68 Super K ... love these bows
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I emailed Bear and they said these bows will be available in 64" as well as the 60".
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(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/NewProject045_zpsa202cbc1.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/toxo-collector/media/NewProject045_zpsa202cbc1.jpg.html) (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/NewProject044_zpsd929113b.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/toxo-collector/media/NewProject044_zpsd929113b.jpg.html) (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/NewProject043_zpsbea1ccb4.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/toxo-collector/media/NewProject043_zpsbea1ccb4.jpg.html) (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/NewProject042_zps530f28a8.jpg) (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/toxo-collector/media/NewProject042_zps530f28a8.jpg.html) This is what I would be looking for prior to a repro. Grayling 69 at it's finest!! :)