snake skins on Bear

[152 Sumo]

I am thinking about putting snake skins on my Bear Super Kodiak.  Will the snake skins ruin the original finish of the bow?  I really like the snake skins, but I am not sure if I am ready to permanently change the appearance/finish of my Bear recurve.  I would appreciate some advice.

Thanks,

[Whip]

I don't know of any way to apply real snake skins to a bow that would allow them to be removed later without messing up the original finish.  

You might take a look at the limbsations photo realistic limb coverings sold by Onestringer (see the sponsor listings)

[coaster500]

Depends on the glue and how you prep the bow but this "57" Bear Kodiak didn't mind  

 
 
 

[TxAg]

beauty

[152 Sumo]

Beautiful bow Coaster!  I might be sold from those pictures alone.  My Super Kodiak isn't an antique or anything, but I was worried about not keeping it original.  Based on those pictures, I don't know that I would ever want to remove the skins.

Thanks for the input everyone!!

[cacciatore]

Coaster,that's a beauty for sure!
I am thinking to skin some of my old Bear too,for sure I don't want to do that on a rare mint model,but if your SK is a 70's model,well there are plenty of them and I don't think you can in any manner lower its value.

[tukudu]

I know its a matter of personal preference but I like the old school look of colored glass these days. I would take Whip's suggestion as a non-permanent approach. tm

[152 Sumo]

Cacciatore, my SK is a newer model.  Im not sure what year, but it looks the same as the new ones made today.  It definitely isn't a 70s bow.

[152 Sumo]

Does anyone have any more pictures of a super kodiak with skins?

[TLANE]

I've put skins on 2 sets of Bear Takedown limbs and I really like the way they turned out.  I've got Diamondbacks on a set of newer #3s anf copperheads on a set of white #2s.  I don't care if it might decrease the value cause I will never sell either set.

[jcar315]

I have a set on some Bear TD limbs. They not only look great but shoot the same.

[cacciatore]

TLANE-John:      

[152 Sumo]

Thanks all. I think I am going to do it.  It is not old enough of a bow to start thinking about it's value kept at original. Plus, like others have said, it shoots fine and I like it.  I don't think I will ever sell.

Now I just have to decide if I want to tackle the project myself, or pay someone to do it.