Keep Which One?

[azdriheat]

I don't hunt or shoot anymore but still love looking at my old Kodiaks. I am going to keep  just six, have already decided on five, getting rid of the rest. I am having a tough time deciding on the sixth. The sixth choice will be between a 63 50#, 66 55#, and 66 100#. Condition on each is excellent so that is not a factor, which would you keep and why?

-Joe-

[Jack Shanks]

I'd keep the 100#. You may drop down in weight when you get old but I doubt you would cut it in half. Might as well enjoy shooting the little higher poundage bows as long as you can.

[stagetek]

I would keep the 100 lb'er as well. It's not that you're likely to use it, but it is very unique. It will always sell for that reason.

[ksbowman]

I'd keep the 100# bow also.It would be the highly collectable one of the three. Very rare and easy to sell at a premium.  Ben

[MR BILL SHORTY]

YES KEEP THE 66 100# JUST DONT SEE THEM THAT HIGH. WHAT ARE THE OTHER 5 BOWS YOUR KEEPING?

[myshootinstinks]

yep, the hundred pounder is very unique.

[wadde]

I would keep the 63, they just apeal to me personally. Just my 2 cents.

[C Kerley]

Well, I'll be the odd-duck then...I'd sell the 100# because I know I wouldn't shoot it every day.  Either of the other two I'd keep.

[Migra Bill]

100 pounder has is more "valuable" because of the weight, and the 63 is the more desired year.

[azdriheat]

Hi Bill,
Keeping my 59, 60, 62, 64, and 67 1/2 for sure. I keep flip flopping on the last one.
-Joe-

[Bjorn]

Personally from your list, I'd dump the '64 in a heart beat and keep the 100# for all the reasons stated above.

[PAPALAPIN]

As far as year models go, the 59, 63, and 64 are the most collectible.  The 59 and 64 are tied for best shooting hunting bow Bear ever made, but the 63 dogleg is the most unique design.

With that said, I would dump the 59 and keep the 100#er

Keep in mind that we all have our preferences.  The most important thing is waht fits YOUR preference best.

My preference models are the 64 and 63 in that order, for personal nostalgic reasons

Just my thoughts.

[Blackhawk]

I like your choices, but would sell the #100 and 55# '66 models, and ADD a '61 to that list so you will have the complete set of best shooters Bear made...59, 60, 61, and 62 to go along with the '63 and '64 which ole Jack likes.

[azdriheat]

Lon,
John Kerry would be proud of my flip-flops. I have just about decided to keep the 65 100#er, sell the 60 and keep the 63. I like your idea about keeping the 59 - 64 but I don't like the stress cracks in my 61 and I think most 61's are the same.

-Joe-

[Blackhawk]

I guess you're flip flopping...now you have a '65 100#er???...or is it a '66???

...and yes, finding a '61 without the stress is most likely tougher than finding a '65/'66 in that century weight.  I've got a few '61's and  all their limbs are eyesores.

[Migra Bill]

The '60 Kodiak is the only one I am missing. If, in fact, you decide to part with it - please let me know.

Thanx-
Bill

[azdriheat]

Hi Lon,

You are right, I am confusing myself now. The 100#er is a 66.

[azdriheat]

Hi Bill,

I will let you know if I let the 60 go but all my bows are LH.
-Joe-

[PAPALAPIN]

Hell, I could shoot  a 100# left handed as well as I could right handed.

[chris amos]

I'd go 100 as well but mostly I just feel sorry for you having to make this decision! LOL Why only 6?