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Author Topic: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak  (Read 1067 times)

Offline distantbear

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Re: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak
« Reply #20 on: June 20, 2014, 07:27:00 AM »
I have had several of Fuzzy's bows 59s and the Drake replica he makes, excellent work. However just not keepers for me prefer the originals. I am think of ordering the new 59 that Bear is now making, just makes sense to me to have a Bear sticker on the bow rather then someone else's?
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Re: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak
« Reply #21 on: June 20, 2014, 07:55:00 PM »
X2 what LBshooter said.
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Offline vintage-bears

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Re: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak
« Reply #22 on: June 20, 2014, 08:24:00 PM »
I have owned both genuine bear Kodiak bows and replica models.
They are all great. It's just a simple yet beautiful effective design. As mentioned,  and i
Must say thst he is a friend, Ed Holcomb makes a version which I think is fabulous and I'm sure other bow makers using this same basic bow design are great too.

IMHO,
I highly recommend a new one from Bear Archery.
The bow is outstanding to say the least and priced right!
The woods being used are really select and beautiful and the bow is true to the original model in every way.
Very fast, stable, smooth and whisper quiet.
Bear Archery hit a grandslam with this 59' re introduction model.
I have a 50# model and it is stunning.

Bravo Bear Archery!
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Re: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak
« Reply #23 on: June 20, 2014, 09:59:00 PM »
The beauty of a bowyer like fuzzy Holcomb is you can change the wood if you wish and still retain the form. Love the new Bear 59'....love my Holcombs more..
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Offline Dan bree

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Re: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak
« Reply #24 on: June 21, 2014, 12:17:00 AM »
Amen John   . Team fuzzy.
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Re: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak
« Reply #25 on: June 21, 2014, 08:32:00 AM »
The difference IMHO  is one is a Bear the other is a copy...... :)
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Re: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak
« Reply #26 on: June 21, 2014, 08:35:00 AM »
I hear ya guys.
I love fuzzy too!
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Offline Beav

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Re: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak
« Reply #27 on: June 21, 2014, 02:49:00 PM »
Why buy a replica when you can buy a "new" original backed by a large company's warranty? There's a reason people market a replica due to the original's design and popularity. Bear hit a homerun with the new '59.
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Re: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak
« Reply #28 on: June 22, 2014, 03:03:00 PM »
Have 2 of the "new" '59 Bear Kodiaks and they not only look superb but shoot equally as well.

Few "mods" to the first one:

 

 

 

The copperhead skins really "pop" on this one. Liked the way it shot so much picked up another.
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Re: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak
« Reply #29 on: June 22, 2014, 08:13:00 PM »
Really like the skins on that now  ;)
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Re: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak
« Reply #30 on: June 22, 2014, 08:37:00 PM »
Love the BEAR  59'.....one is a bear....production bow....one is a custom HOLCOMB....30 per year ...with a warranty...! Love em' both.....fuzzy has been making them for years....bought mine 5 years ago...Bear for about a year. (new model). This is no longer 1959, so the Bear is a "repro" as well. Its no longer a Greyling bow..! Like I said, I love the new BEAR and I applaud Bear for reintroducing it. More options with a custom bowyer....same design. Apples and oranges....its all good..
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LONGRIVER ELK 62" LONGBOW 53#
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Offline Dan bree

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Re: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak
« Reply #31 on: June 23, 2014, 01:14:00 PM »
2x. John.
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Re: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak
« Reply #32 on: June 23, 2014, 02:15:00 PM »
I've met Ed several times at Sawmill and Denton and shot his Kodak and "newer" Drake models.  He is a heck of a good guy and his bows are certainly first class workmanship. Of course the new '59's are made in Florida but certainly the lineage and the perpetuation of the warranty favors Bear Archery.  Although in these days of corporations, you never know.  As was said, it's all good.
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Offline hunterjrg

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Re: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak
« Reply #33 on: May 06, 2015, 09:47:00 PM »
Eyeing this bow hard. Does anyone have one in SE WI that I can try one out?
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Offline mangonboat

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Re: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak
« Reply #34 on: May 06, 2015, 10:10:00 PM »
I echo DDAve. Before you buy a new 2015 59'er from Bear or any of several really well-done replicas/ one-offs, have you shot an original 59? The grip is nice but not everyone's cup of tea. I would watch the usual places..Over the past 6 months there have been many offerings,everything  from 30 to 70#, 56 -64", 59's and 60's and a growing number of Bear re-issues from 013 -2015 coming onto the market used, some have hardly been shot. The bow is a classic and a joy to hunt, but the same can be said for a Widow, a Wing Thunderbird, etc.
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Re: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak
« Reply #35 on: May 06, 2015, 10:16:00 PM »
I would add that the other advantage is the buyers market right now. A mint 1959, 60" ,65#, absolutely gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood, recently went for...$515. That's a bow you simply cannot buy as a replica. The replicas are very pretty; many of the originals are heart-stopping home-wreckers.
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Re: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak
« Reply #36 on: May 06, 2015, 10:30:00 PM »
I have not shot one. In fact the only recurves I have shot was a Kodiak Mag,Grizzly, Super Grizzly(of which I own) and an RER I used to own. A couple others I don't remember from whom I bought the RER from. I don't know anyone who shoots trad.     :(
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Re: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak
« Reply #37 on: May 06, 2015, 11:29:00 PM »
Many archery retailers who handle ANY trad bows keeps a Bear 59 re-issue in stock and you may be able to find one. The grip is unlike a KMag, Grizzly or Super Grizzly. The bow has a very fluid draw. Maybe you could ask if a TG member would be willing to lend you one to shoot for a few weeks if you pay the shipping. I have been dabbling in 59, 60 and 62 Kodiaks , had a 59 that was a joy to shoot, especially roving, and a real beauty..but not the perfect bow for me. But I sure liked roving the woods with her and she had serious mojo.
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Re: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak
« Reply #38 on: May 07, 2015, 01:05:00 AM »
I'm on Big Jim's list for a Bear 59 with the maple window.....  :)   :)
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Re: '59 custom kodiak replica or Bear '59 kodiak
« Reply #39 on: May 07, 2015, 04:31:00 AM »
Can't afford to buy a new Bear 59, but I found and bought a used John McCullough Grayling Spirit and I couldn't be happier. What a great shooter with a classic look. I would love to see how it performs next to a true Bear 59.
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