Bear A and B risers question?

[kuch]

We prefer vertically challenged . Yeah I know BD....I didn't want to spill all the beans out...maybe he wouldn't tune the mag ? ? ? And I expect my riser that your tinkering with to shoot better than that Mag !!!

[d. ward]

kuchie bud I swear to you it will be faster stronger and better then ever before.You know did I mention to you lately what a great customer you are ? no ? wow thats not like me bd

[kuch]

That's what I wanted to hear ! I love my Mag....but it's not wood.

[vintage-bears]

Originally posted by johnnyrazorhead:
I have to agree with Phil on this one.I'm sure there are many bows that "outperform" the old Bear take-downs,but no one can build one with as much soul or mojo as an original Bear take-down.If you appreciate Fred Bear and the influence he's had on so many of us,then you just gotta love the bow that was his favorite 'til the end.I loved Phil's pictures so I had to post one myself.It's raining here,ugly day,so what better thing to do than play around with some Bear stuff.Never noticed how well my rug matches the Grayling tuxedo jacket.I could wear that in the woods!
   

John, you loved my picture's!
This photo you posted is dynamite!    
.........Philip

[johnnyrazorhead]

Yes Phil,you're photos were outstanding.Who couldn't love photos of a beautiful Signature bow.And your signed green-striper.I love it!
 I initally started out this bow season practicing relentlessly with my '62 Kodiak set-up but couldn't decide between that and one of the take-down bows.My green-striper hadn't been shot so I threw a set of #1,60# white-tippers on it and have been shooting it pretty good.Been to the woods with me a few times this fall with no luck yet but I'm not giving up yet.
 I do love the '62 Kodiak alot,but then I love the green-striper.And a 1960 Kodiak,and my '64 Kodiak.Oh yes,and a really nice 48# 1959 Kodiak.So hard to decide which classic Bear to take to the woods.Oh yes,one more.I almost forgot about the old girl Nellie.I had hoped to take her out for a stroll in the woods this fall but I still need to make up some properly spined arrows and practice,practice,practice.I'm not used to shooting a longbow,especially one that is over 70 years old.Hopefully next year.Here she is again showing off those beautiful curves.
 

[vintage-bears]

Originally posted by johnnyrazorhead:
Yes Phil,you're photos were outstanding.Who couldn't love photos of a beautiful Signature bow.And your signed green-striper.I love it!
 I initally started out this bow season practicing relentlessly with my '62 Kodiak set-up but couldn't decide between that and one of the take-down bows.My green-striper hadn't been shot so I threw a set of #1,60# white-tippers on it and have been shooting it pretty good.Been to the woods with me a few times this fall with no luck yet but I'm not giving up yet.
 I do love the '62 Kodiak alot,but then I love the green-striper.And a 1960 Kodiak,and my '64 Kodiak.Oh yes,and a really nice 48# 1959 Kodiak.So hard to decide which classic Bear to take to the woods.Oh yes,one more.I almost forgot about the old girl Nellie.I had hoped to take her out for a stroll in the woods this fall but I still need to make up some properly spined arrows and practice,practice,practice.I'm not used to shooting a longbow,especially one that is over 70 years old.Hopefully next year.Here she is again showing off those beautiful curves.
   

I hear every word you say John.
How can anyone choose which Kodiak?
You gotta love them all! One you did'nt mention is the forgotten 63' Kodiak, myself included.
Each and every one has it's own personality.

Your a brave man to draw that magnificent historical bow! I get nervous just looking at you stretch her out!!!
Your Green stripe bow setup is sweet! That is my exact hunting setup.        

...........Philip

[vintage-bears]

John,
Here's a series 2 green stripe riser I sold years ago.

Notice the space between "Happy Hunting" and PapaBear's signature. Curious...    

It once had a name between them.
You guessed it....Happy Hunting John, Fred Bear 1983.
.......Philip

 

[johnnyrazorhead]

Oh man Phil,I had been looking for that green-striper papa Bear signed for me and wondered who had it.I should have known it was you all along.Dang!
 The only reason I didn't mention the '63 Kodiak in my list is because I don't currently own one,I was only naming those years that I can currently choose from on my bowrack.But you're right,the '63 would be included.I also agree with what you said about the green-stripers gaining a new popularity.I often snubbed my nose up at them too many years ago.I was only interested in the type I and maybe the type II Grayling wood handles.Like you,I sold a beautiful,early green-striper with some of that real light maple coloring,beautifully signed by Fred Bear in 1983 too if I remember correctly,for a lot less than I should have.I still wish to this day I hadn't sold it.Also as you said,the green-stripers are well made,nice thin grip and a low shelf similar to Fred's own bow.That's why I chose to hunt with mine this year as I hadn't been shooting much the last couple of years and although I loved my '62 Kodiak set-up I figured I wanted to get that arrow a little closer to my bow hand for some tighter groups.It seemed to help as I've been shooting alright with it although I'm not nearly as fortunate as Sam is to have a brand new to him green-striper and rutting bucks running all around him begging to be shot.Guess I need to take my green-striper to Texas!

[vintage-bears]

I could talk about this all day long!    

I'm itchy to post some pics..........philip