58 kodiak

[hootie c]

Just bought on off ****,#47 at 28".I draw around 29",what would be a good arrow to try out of this bow.Also what is some of the difference between the 58 kodiak and 59,besides $$$$.God Bless!!!Joey

[Jeremy]

'58 Kodiak:
 

'59 Kodiak:
 

The riser geometry and length are different, different woods, different grips, different glass colors, different limb geometries.  
The '59 comes to point a little quicker for most shooters due to the handle/riser design.

[hootie c]

Thanks Jeremy,which one in your opinion performs the best.Thanks and God Bless!!!Joey

[69RECURVE]

Wow, both of those are sweet looking bows. Hope they shoot as good as they look.

[yeager]

Joey,

Congrats on your new (old) '58 Kodiak.  They are a great shooting bow.  Infact, I've been refinishing mine.....have one more coat of wipe-on-poly and then put on a new leather grip and she'll be ready to go.  After sanding off the old, yellowed finish, that white glass sure looks fantastic!

As for arrows,  I have been shooting mainly CE Heritage 250's with 50 grain brass inserts and the old Bear razorheads(my bow is 59#).  I also shoot woodies that I've made, again with the old Bear razorheads.

Bob

[Grant Young]

Joey- I know you asked Jeremy the question but if you are taking opinions I'll offer one up. I think the '54 thru '58 Kodiaks are all a bit faster than the '59 if that's what you mean by performance. I think most would agree that the '59 is a bit more stable and less "shockey." You might find that the '59 is a bit smoother due to the extra riser mass also. I just love the limbs on the '58 though.  GY

[Hit-or-Miss]

That 59 above is NICE! The shape looks alot like a Bear Grizzly, 60's to modern version, but the wood and finish much is better and the grip is lower.

[Migra Bill]

Joey-
Hi there! I'm the guy you got the bow from!!

Your soon to arrive 1958 Kodiak loves 2116's in Aluminum and the Sitka Spruce Woodies I shoot out of it are spined for 50-55.

The bow is a hammer. When I owned it, it's name was Thor.

[Jeremy]

I agree with grant, though the 64" 1957 Kodiak gets my nod