Talk to me about the 60" bear super kodiak (new)

[DesertDude]

Can I please get some reviews on this bow.  Just love the way it looks

Mark

[tomsm44]

If they're still anything like the '66 Kodiak I have, or the '69 Super K I used to have, then they're awesome.     Haven't shot the new ones but I hear they're still pretty awesome.  I personally would get a custom because you can get a good mid range custom for around the same price and I like the idea of having a one of a kind bow, but I doubt the custom would shoot any better.  Be sure to share your thoughts with us if you get one.

[Blackhawk]

I like the looks also, but cannot justify the price of twice what the original is selling for.  

Besides, it comes with quiver inserts and I cannot stand holes in a bow like that.

[last arrow]

I had the oppurtunity to shoot a new black phenolic sk and it was very comfortable to shoot.  The performance was better than my 66 kodiak.  trying to decide between that and a bear takedown for my next bow.

[DesertDude]

Sure looks like a long riser with short working limbs.  Going to shoot one to find out

[HerbP]

I bought a greenie from Big Jim in closeout for $399 and this Grayling shoots as well as any custom bow I have shot that was made for me. I didn't care for the string, so I had a custom one made by 60X Strings. I haven't chrono'd the bow yet, but don't have any reason to as it shoots OK.
Herb

[Green]

Glad to hear you're coming back to trad Mark!  Hope California's treating you and your wife well!

[woodchucker]

I have shot Bear Recurves, since I was a kid. I have a "modest" collection of older Bears, averaging 40 years old. I personally believe that the new Bears are every bit as good as the old ones. In fact, after wanting & wishing for one for over 40 years... This year I bought a new Kodiak T/D from Big Jim!!!

Will the new Bears be around as long as the old Bears??? Only time will tell!!! However, I can't see any reason why they shouldn't be!!!!!  

If you like it, I'd say BUY IT!!!!! I'm sure you won't regret it in the long run.....

[TRAP]

If they would make them without the quiver inserts I'd buy one

[Producer]

I have a 1970 S-K and in appearance to me the new ones are not even close. The Black phenolic model would be in the same class. As far as how they shoot I can't honestly say but if they are as good than I would say buy one if you like them. The other option is to buy a vintage one for half the price or less. There is probably one in the classifieds here.

[damascusdave]

I just got a 67 1/2 Super Kodiak and it is a solid shooter...the thing with the new ones is they will probably just depreciate in value...as the older ones become even harder to find I believe the prices will rise again...and they are quite low right now

DDave

[thumper-tx]

I had a 2014 GG model and it did not fit my hand well at all. I have small hands and the grip was full with a somewhat high wrist and it just didn't fit my hand. If the grip fits you, they are fine shooters.

[M60gunner]

Mark, call Bobbie Frome at Performance Archery and see if he has a new SK in stock. May not have the Black one but at least you could get a feel for it. I think he would be closes to you. From what I gather from reading about the Bear's the grips change from year to year. At the price I would not want to take a belt sander to it like I did to one you sold me.

[longstiks]

Any idea of the brace on the new bows? I have a friend who got one from Cabelas and the brace was set at about 6", seemed low to me but I shoot longbows.
Denny

[Bud B.]

Originally posted by TRAP:
If they would make them without the quiver inserts I'd buy one

I wrote Bear about that a while back. They said they would not offer one without inserts. Maybe someone close to Bear Archery could persuade them otherwise, like BigJim.

[Bud B.]

I have two mid 70s Super Ks. They both seem to like a brace of around 7.5" Both are dreams to shoot.

[M60gunner]

I have both of mine at 8"" BH. Used to go 7 3/4 but recently with carbon arrows 8" works better.