29”” drawon a 1957 Kodiak?

[Milk River Stickman]

I am selling some of my Kodiak‘s, and I have a 1957, 60 inch, 59 pound draw, excellent condition Kodiak. The nice fella that is interested in it has a 29 inch draw and is 6’2” and new to Trad and Trad bows. . I worry about drawing it at that length on that particular bow of that age. Any opinions? I have a 64 inch as well and I think that would be better for him,But ultimately it will be his choice. I just want to give him good information. Thanks.

[McDave]

I am selling some of my Kodiak‘s, and I have a 1957, 60 inch, 59 pound draw, excellent condition Kodiak. The nice fella that is interested in it has a 29 inch draw and is 6’2” and new to Trad and Trad bows. . I worry about drawing it at that length on that particular bow of that age. Any opinions? I have a 64 inch as well and I think that would be better for him,But ultimately it will be his choice. I just want to give him good information. Thanks.

I assume your bow is a one-piece bow?  I have a 1959 Kodiak 60”.  It has a fairly short riser and looks to be fully capable of drawing to 29”. I would be more concerned about selling someone who is new to trad archery a bow that will be about 62# at his draw length.  One never knows when or if an old bow is going to break, and someone who buys one should be aware of and accept that risk.

[MCNSC]

I have a 60” 48# 57 I draw about 28 1/2. No problems

[Cyclic-Rivers]

I'd say shoot it. But echo mcdaves concern about selling such a heavy draw weight to a newbie. If he can handle it,  fine but the majority of people cannot when starting (yes, even too much if convering from a 100 lb compound).

[Milk River Stickman]

Thanks for the comments and opinions.  Stay healthy!