Author Topic: My first old Bear, 1970 Super Kodoak (Read 1154 times)

RLA · « **on:** December 12, 2011, 01:54:00 AM »

I've had many many bows ( more than I care to admit ) but none older than me, not even close! I've always thought I'd like to try a 1972, (the year I was born) Super Kodiak, Well I was looking on ---y and found many over a period of time. Then I came upon this one, not a 72 but a nice looking 1970, and it just called my name

So now I can tell the wife no new bows and I won't really be lying.

Larry m · « **Reply #1 on:** December 12, 2011, 02:20:00 AM »

That's a pretty bow and a nice setup! Great one to start with but you'll now find you will not be happy until the next one arrives!

yellow bow · « **Reply #2 on:** December 12, 2011, 05:33:00 AM »

That's a beauty,congrats and good luck. :cool:

OldSkoolArcher · « **Reply #3 on:** December 12, 2011, 06:47:00 AM »

You chose a great one for your first one!

One of the double spring arm quivers would be appropriate on that Super K.

d. ward · « **Reply #4 on:** December 12, 2011, 07:28:00 AM »

oh yeah the 1970 are just super shooters bd

shick · « **Reply #5 on:** December 12, 2011, 09:15:00 AM »

RLA, super pics. My all time favorite SK.
Shick

RLA · « **Reply #6 on:** December 12, 2011, 10:42:00 AM »

Thanks guys, the 4 arrow double spring arm is what I'm lookin for. I don't want to put any holes in this one, so that's gonna be about my only option for Bear quivers.

Whip · « **Reply #7 on:** December 12, 2011, 11:28:00 AM »

Very nice! My first old Bear was a '71 SK. Great bow, but be prepared - if you're anything like me (and a bunch of other people around here)it doesn't end there :rolleyes:

raghorn · « **Reply #8 on:** December 12, 2011, 12:36:00 PM »

RLA;
You will need the 4 arrow leather top with the long arms. They will be 21 1/2" end to end. Or the 8 arrow ( which holds 5 arrows real nice) with the long upper arm. Possibly an 8 arrow with the medium upper arm and the (this rare) long lower arm.

vintage-bears · « **Reply #9 on:** December 12, 2011, 02:27:00 PM »

Great bow..........Enjoy!

cacciatore · « **Reply #10 on:** December 12, 2011, 03:55:00 PM »

Yes they are great shooting bows and some of mine favourites.
Ron is a quiver expert,but he doesn't want to let go one LH long arms leathertop for me!LOL

raghorn · « **Reply #11 on:** December 12, 2011, 09:14:00 PM »

Hey Felix...just for you I will trade you the quiver for a LH green stripe riser!

SAM E. STEPHENS · « **Reply #12 on:** December 12, 2011, 09:18:00 PM »

Looks very nice sir...........
,,,,,,Sam,,,,,,,,,

limbow · « **Reply #13 on:** December 12, 2011, 09:49:00 PM »

How does the 70' Kodiak shoot??? Always thought I wanted one for the year I was born

RLA · « **Reply #14 on:** December 12, 2011, 10:29:00 PM »

I think it's a good shooting bow and very forgiving of the shooters mistakes. But I have to tell the truth, this is the first Bear I've had since my all glass Bear kid's bow.

But I've had some of the best custom bows out there, and must say, theres something magic about these old bows.

cacciatore · « **Reply #15 on:** December 13, 2011, 03:09:00 AM »

Ron,I need to find you a Green Stipe TD it is too long you are watching for one!

ahandle70 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 14, 2011, 07:50:00 PM »

An all time classic and the year I was born. My brother swears by the Super K and has brought down many a deer with them.

jackdaw · « **Reply #17 on:** January 24, 2012, 12:17:00 AM »

not just a great first "older" bow, but a great bow period!! Those "super-k's" are appropriately named!I love that rig.......nice job....john

RLA · « **Reply #18 on:** January 24, 2012, 01:34:00 AM »

They are sweet bows no doubt! Since I posted this I have got a replica of the original strike plate Put on the '70 SK I have also sold a $1000 custom & picked up 3 more Bears! A mint '62 Grizzly, mint '65 Kodiak & a nice '63 type 1 Grizzly that could be super nice with a re-finish!
I'm so hooked, can't see me ever shooting a non Grayling bow again ever... The '62 Grizz already drew blood! Bears all the way man!

cacciatore · « **Reply #19 on:** January 24, 2012, 07:33:00 AM »

RLA,like you I have and had a lot of customs,but the good old Bears are not really far from them and they look to be smoother and quiter too.
Your 1970 is pretty similar to the 72 just without the stab insert!.

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