Big River 1968/69 Super Kodiak Reproduction

[JCJ]

I have been looking for one of John's 68-69' Super Kodiak like recurves in my weight range for some time. Got lucky and found one.

This one has the black phenolic riser, red accent stripes, Rosewood caps. The limbs have bamboo cores sandwiched between black glass.

Specifications are 62", 48# @ 28". With a 8-1/2" brace it is stable and quiet and shoots a 570 grain arrow real quick.

I think with this acquisition I have owned all of the bows that John builds. I have never had one that was not a good shooter.

I'll try to post a photo tomorrow.

Is there a 12 step program for a Big River addiction?

[Hot Hap]

Only if he has 12 models.

Sounds like a nice one.

Hap

[Gator1]

Can't wait to see this one Jay....

[rraming]

No way that bow will make it to hunting season, you'll be back to a longbow by sept 1st-ha!

[JCJ]

Originally posted by rraming:
No way that bow will make it to hunting season, you'll be back to a longbow by sept 1st-ha!

I never go away from the longbow but I every now and again need to confirm what I do not like about recurves which is really all about noise.

If I could get them as quiet as a longbow things might be diffeent.

Come opening day I will most likely have a Hill style bow in hand.

[GREATBROWNKNOCKEMDOWN]

sweet!!  can't wait to see the pics.

[JCJ]

Here she is:
 

[RLA]

That's real sharp    enjoy!

[Lamey]

nice!
MORE PICS!

[rraming]

Good looking bow!

[JCJ]

Rich:

This one might stick. Awful nice shooting bow.

Jay

[JCJ]

ttt

[rraming]

Originally posted by JCJ:
Rich:

This one might stick. Awful nice shooting bow.

Jay

 
I know better than that!

I should be at the Kyle shoot (tomorrow)Sunday, you going?

[JCJ]

Nope...For everything there is a season and this is the time for fishing trout and smallmouth on the fly.

[rraming]

Originally posted by JCJ:
Nope...For everything there is a season and this is the time for fishing trout and smallmouth on the fly.

That's right, as all my fly fishing gear sits in a closet waiting for retirement

[vintage-bears]

Originally posted by JCJ:
Here she is:
 

That is beautiful. Congratulations!

[Burnsie]

Jay,
How long a wait was it for that beauty?

[JCJ]

Troy:

I purchased it used but knowing John McDonald I bet the wait would be no more than a couple months and likely less.

I have the bow tuned now and pound for pound it is one of the fastest bows I've owned. Real stable and pretty quiet too.

I shoot the Super Kodiak design very accurately. Not sure why and I really don't care as I just like the fact I look at the spot and the arrow appears there after I release.

I really like the 62" length as I am drawing 31.5" with no troublesome stack or finger pinch.

It is a real good design and bow which is no surprise since it came from John's shop.

Jay

[NIGEL01]

wow! thats a beaut!  well it's a shame it won't kill nothin this year, drop it off at my place and i'll see if i can draw blood with it! LOL

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Jay, real nice.

you wouldn't want to trade it for a real Kodiak would ya?

I too cannot resist John's fine bows.

That one is nice.