Why the 59 Kodiak ?

[Archer Fanatic]

I will reccommend to refinish is Rich Lopez (Droptine 59) or Bowdoc (Don Ward).  They are the best. Rich has my 69 Super Kodiak right now to refinish. Mike in Ohio

[Jim Harris]

Bjorn, if the 59 may be the 2nd best, then which is the best. Jim

[reddogge]

I vote for the '64 as best shooter.

[macclare]

The 59's are so smooth and fast. I wish everyone could own one. They are worth the money.

[heydeerman]

I shot one for the first time earlier this year. No nock on the string and shot it split to hold the arrow. I shoot 3 under. Every arrow hit where I was looking. It was a 64" 59 special. I found it extremely easy to shoot, The grip was perfect. I fell in love right then and there.

[Gary Logsdon]

Don't know if anyone's mentioned it yet, but the 59 style recurve is depicted in many of the classic hunt photos you have seen over the years, such as the famous Little Delta Hunts when Fred and Glenn St. Charles hunted Alaska together.  Here's a heads up for all you 1950 Bear bow fans; I recently shot a photo for Traditional Bowhunter Magazine that features a 1956 Kodiak Special.  It's titled "Old Kentucky Hunter's Camp" and is on the Feb/Mar TBM cover.

[Troy spear]

Thank's everyone who made a reply on this post make's me feel a little better about the money I spent on my 59 kodiak. Now I think I'm going to set away a little cash away every now @ than to refinsh her. Trad shooter's are a different Breed. Are strandard's are above all !! Thank's Troy Spear --58--

[VRB]

The Traditional Bowhunter Magazine had an interview with Al Reader.He collected Bear bows and memorabilia for decades,and had over 1000 bows in his collecton at one time.It is good reading,especially for you Bear bow collectors.