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Offline RobinHood1389

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Want my first custom....help.
« on: November 27, 2017, 12:23:00 PM »
I'm in love with the looks and styles of the super kodiak. But, I don't want a production bow. So I'm asking you all...save me a lot of Google searching lol.

Who do you recommend? I honestly want a custom made knock-off of a super kodiak. Who's bows can mimic that style?

58-60" amo, 60# draw, left handed, camo wood pattern. Want a smooth draw and a fast shooter. I know you all tested so many bows. I have only shot the same 2 for the last 14 years.
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Re: Want my first custom....help.
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2017, 01:02:00 PM »
Black Widow and Bob Lee, both sponsors, make recurves similar to the Super Kodiak.  I note that Bob Lee has a special on right now for $250 off the price of stock bows.  They are currently listing a 60”, 58# camo finished LH recurve normally priced at $1,045 for $795.

I also note that BW has a stock 60” PSAX 58# LH recurve listed for $1,275.  This bow is finished in zebra wood, and is their top of the line bow.  They aren't offering any discounts, unless you can negotiate something with them directly.

I don't know that a stock Bob Lee or BW bow would be much more “custom” than a production Bear bow, but if it offers you everything you are looking for, why not?
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Re: Want my first custom....help.
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2017, 01:49:00 PM »
John at Big River Bows has made a few Kodiak knocks-offs.  Don't know if he's still building. I believe Vintage Works also makes a Kodiak copy.

Don't know what the hangup is about a factory Kodiak.  If you're going to have someone build a copy, it's not really a custom bow, just a different set of hands.
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Re: Want my first custom....help.
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2017, 02:04:00 PM »
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I don't know that a stock Bob Lee or BW bow would be much more “custom” than a production Bear bow, but if it offers you everything you are looking for, why not? [/QB]
I agree.  Production with options - but if I were richer and/or younger I'd be having Bob Lee do me up something.

Two of the bows I'm hunting with now he (or his Houston crew) built by hand 55 years ago, and a couple others a mere 50 years old!  They obviously keep well.      :archer:
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Re: Want my first custom....help.
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2017, 03:23:00 PM »
Orion the problem I have with current bear production is the poor customer service. I'm OK with paying more for quality service. My grayling grizzly has been through a lot and I would never part with it....but I simply not a fan of "new" bear bows. Personal preference I suppose
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Re: Want my first custom....help.
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2017, 03:43:00 PM »
Chad at Holm Made has some River Runner recurves in his stock bow list that he refers to as Kodiak.

I have one of his longbows,and it shoots and looks great.
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Re: Want my first custom....help.
« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2017, 03:44:00 PM »
Predator take-down recurves at Hunter's Niche is very close in design.
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Re: Want my first custom....help.
« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2017, 04:00:00 PM »
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Chad at Holm Made has some River Runner recurves in his stock bow list that he refers to as Kodiak.

I have one of his longbows,and it shoots and looks great.
Chad was my thought as well. And if your looking for customer service he's tops also.
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Re: Want my first custom....help.
« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2017, 05:27:00 PM »
The closest to the S.K. in my opinion, is a Predator. Awesome bows. Great folks to deal with, and you don't have to rob a bank, or wait a year.
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Re: Want my first custom....help.
« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2017, 05:48:00 PM »
RH:  Understood.  Thanks for clarifying.  Good luck. Take a look at the Vintage Works website.  He makes some beautiful bows.
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Re: Want my first custom....help.
« Reply #10 on: November 27, 2017, 05:50:00 PM »
Wes Wallace builds one similar to a Kodiak. Never owned one but they sure look nice.
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Re: Want my first custom....help.
« Reply #11 on: November 27, 2017, 08:12:00 PM »
Didn't Brandon Stahl make a fine reproduction or was that another model he replicated?
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Re: Want my first custom....help.
« Reply #12 on: November 27, 2017, 11:06:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Possum Head:
Didn't Brandon Stahl make a fine reproduction or was that another model he replicated?
Yes he did.
Really one of the finest bowyers when it comes to craftsmenship.His bows are detailed in every aspect.
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Re: Want my first custom....help.
« Reply #13 on: November 28, 2017, 08:25:00 AM »
You can’t go wrong with a Sarrels bow!!!

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Re: Want my first custom....help.
« Reply #14 on: November 28, 2017, 10:59:00 AM »
Check Poppe archery. He has a web site. Makes a really nice Super K copy. 500.00 to 650.00 price range. He offers a camo model.
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Re: Want my first custom....help.
« Reply #15 on: November 28, 2017, 11:19:00 AM »
The bow Brandon built was the Heritage. Beautiful bow, could hardly tell it was a take down. It looked very much like a S.K.
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Re: Want my first custom....help.
« Reply #16 on: November 28, 2017, 02:13:00 PM »
I agree with Poppe Archery for a late 60's Super K/mid 60's kodiak look.  He  is also in Grayling so you have that connection too.  I shot one a couple of years ago and thought it shot very well.
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Re: Want my first custom....help.
« Reply #17 on: November 28, 2017, 02:55:00 PM »
I thought there was a Roseoak model that matched the SK.  Or was it the Bear takedown?
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Re: Want my first custom....help.
« Reply #18 on: November 28, 2017, 04:37:00 PM »
BOB LEE
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Re: Want my first custom....help.
« Reply #19 on: November 29, 2017, 03:58:00 AM »
Super Wildcat by Brandon Stahl.

 

 
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