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Offline Chuck_Delsandro

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Why not an Alaskan?
« on: December 30, 2009, 09:51:00 AM »
I recently bought a "69" Alaskan 45@28 62". It performs very well and will make a great hunting bow. I wonder why they arn't more popular or more valuable??? Opinions please!

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Offline Kevin L.

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Re: Why not an Alaskan?
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2009, 10:29:00 AM »
I have a '58 Alaskan dual shelf that shoots great. I know other bows are popular, but the Alaskans and Polars are good shooters, at least what I can gather from mine. Hope to find some other Bears this year, especially a '58 and '59 Kodiak.

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Offline blind one

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Re: Why not an Alaskan?
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2009, 12:04:00 PM »
My sons bow is a 69' Alaskan. Its 62" 25@28. I play with it every now and then. It shoots great. If it was heavier I would use it......Roy
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Offline PaPaFrank

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Re: Why not an Alaskan?
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2009, 12:31:00 PM »
I loved the '59 Alaskan I owned. It was a great shooter, just a little light, but I hunted with it often... ...
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Offline Kevin L.

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Re: Why not an Alaskan?
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2009, 12:41:00 PM »
Beautiful bow Frank. BTW, I'm loving the Polar. You've got me hooked, now I'm checking that auction site every day looking for more.

Take care Bud!

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Offline Chuck_Delsandro

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Re: Why not an Alaskan?
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2009, 01:02:00 PM »
I can see where the white limbs could be an issue to some, but limb covers work nice!

I may have to take mine on hunt before the season is over here in PA.

Frank thanks for the photos. I'll get some of my Alaskan soon!
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Offline jcar315

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Re: Why not an Alaskan?
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2009, 05:47:00 PM »
I have quite a few of the dual shelf Alaskans and I really like them alot. The black and orange glass is very cool looking and they shoot great.

How popular a specific old Bear bow is can change quite a bit from time to time. I picked mine up from TG members and a few off **** too. But only when the price was right!
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Offline Chuck_Delsandro

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Re: Why not an Alaskan?
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2009, 07:04:00 PM »
I will also be keeping an eye out for these now. Sorry bout the competetion:)
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Offline machomanandysavage

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Re: Why not an Alaskan?
« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2009, 11:45:00 PM »
I have 2 dual shelf Alaskans and really like them. I know they made them, but it seems hard to find them in the 55# range.

One thing I noticed is that my green one stacks a lot more at my 30" draw than the black and orange one, which is smooth all the way out.
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Offline Horney Toad

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Re: Why not an Alaskan?
« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2009, 12:00:00 PM »
I have seen 1969 Alaskans with zebrawood and they were nice looking bows.

The only problem I have with these bows is they do not have laminated tips. If you have a 1969 Alaskan that you want to use a lot, I'd laminate the tips.
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Offline BobT

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Re: Why not an Alaskan?
« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2010, 09:19:00 AM »
I have a '58 Alaskan that I got from Jeremy, it's a great shooter too. It's a little heavy for me at 58# but I can shoot it better than most of the other '58s in my collection. The extra weight helps clean up my sloppy release!
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Offline Kevin L.

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Re: Why not an Alaskan?
« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2010, 10:54:00 AM »
Bob,
 Let me know if you'd like to swap out that 58#er. Mine's 45# and I have a heck of a time getting a clean release.

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Offline Rick P

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Re: Why not an Alaskan?
« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2010, 01:42:00 AM »
I'll definitely be adding a "Alaskan" and a "Polar" to my collection. The 67 "Polar" is a beautiful bow and what Alaskans Bear bow collection would be complete without a "Alaskan"?

Chuck
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Offline Chuck_Delsandro

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Re: Why not an Alaskan?
« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2010, 08:03:00 AM »
Good Point Rick!
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Offline BobT

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Re: Why not an Alaskan?
« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2010, 03:55:00 PM »
Kevin,
I typed 58 too many times I guess, Mine is actually a 56# draw weight. I will let you know if I decide to part with it.

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Offline Jack Shanks

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Re: Why not an Alaskan?
« Reply #15 on: January 05, 2010, 07:01:00 PM »
Picked up three old Bears today from a fellow. One is dual shelf Alaskan orange on the belly and black on the back. From reading this post I'm guessing 1959? It's a light weight version at only 26# but a nice looker non the less.
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Offline Jeremy

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Re: Why not an Alaskan?
« Reply #16 on: January 06, 2010, 08:16:00 AM »
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Originally posted by BobT:
Mine is actually a 56# draw weight
I'm glad you're still shooting that one!  It's one heck of a nice bow and if it weren't so heavy at my 30" draw it'd still be on my rack  :)
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