Why would I chose a Static Kodiak over a Grizzly

[hormoan]

I my other post you will see I picked up a super nice Grizzly Double Shelf static tip. Why would I consider buying a lesser shape wise Kodiak of the same vintage???? The grip only?? I really do not see a big differance in the mid 50's static's   :rolleyes:  

Or am I missing something??

[Bjorn]

I have shot my share of both-the R/L Griz is a personal fav, and one of the finest shooters of the early Bears.

[d. ward]

Don't forget to mention I believe the early none working recurve ie static tip bows chrony a bit faster then there full working recurve brothers do.bowdoc

[Wade Phillips]

Brent -

Your question "Why would I chose a Static Kodiak over a Grizzly"

The only logical answer I can think of is...

Because you are a Kodiak collector like me and believe even the Static Kodiaks are worth collecting...

Even one of every length of every year they were produced...

Hey, all collectors are crazy, especially Bear Kodiak collectors...

 

[Ssamac]

Nice collection, Wade. Looks like a family tree
sam

[vtmtnman]

Man I want a static tip....

Nice Wade.

[hormoan]

Nice collection Wade!!! Your answer was the only one I could think of, and see. I can hardly wait from Thursday, for a little time to work the limbs on my Griz  

I hope I find it to be a shooter, like my 57 Kodiak Special.

One other question about them, what brace height do they like?? 7.5" ?

[d. ward]

Some statics shoot rather good with a low brace 6 3/4" to 7 1/2".At 6 3/4 she will be smoken fast but not to forgiving.bowdoc

[Wade Phillips]

Sam - Yes, these Static Kodiaks are just part of Bear's family tree, that are on a branch between the Grumley era bows and the Kodiaks with working recurves. The static Kodiaks are often overlooked by collectors, but are a very important of Bear's history. The static Grizzly is equally important up to the manufacture of Brent's double shelf Grizzly.