67 1/2 Super Kodiak re-issue

[Hamishhog]

Apologies if you've all seen this but it looks like Bear is re-releasing the 67 1/2 Super Kodiak.
http://www.beararcheryproducts.com/bows/traditional/super-kodiak

[doug77]

Sweet. Hope they make so lefties

doug77

[Blackhawk]

Well, to be 100% accurate, this one is not really the 67 1/2 since that one was ALL phenolic.  This issue looks like a similar copy of the 1968-69 which I regard as even better looking.  

It seems Bear is listening, especially after the success of the new 1959.

Next, I want the 1960-62 copies.

[Hamishhog]

Oops on the year thanks for correcting Blackhawk.

[neuse]

Very nice. I hope I have some extra money when they become available.

[warpedarrow]

Their advertising says that it comes with a feather rest but the picture shows a rug rest.  Must have done the ad work up on a Monday morning.

For some reason, I just can't get excited about a bow that has a Gainesville location on it.  I bought one of the new '59s and have had it for nearly two years now but have yet to string it up.  I kind of feel the same way about the Victor that I own.

[Larry m]

Would be ALL the sweeter at 64". In my opinion, one of Bears nicer shooting (and looking) bows........

[R.V.T.B.]

If you down load the PDF catalog you will see that the new model IS available in both 60" & 64" lengths.

[trubltrubl]

the LH only goes to 55# and rh to 60# . ....with my draw length of 26 inches I like a bow to be about 55# . A 60# at 28 comes in right around 54 to 55 # for me.....at 26"

hope a heavy bow is made on the production line

I have been looking for a 1968 for many years...

[damascusdave]

Brad my friend Cameron from Saskatoon can buy them wholesale and he is an amazing stringmaker...I bet with the current BCY-X strings he is making you would find the velocities with a 55 pound marked bow to meet your needs...BCY-X presents a significant improvement in HMPE string technology...I will ask Cameron to run a few over his chronograph to give you an idea how much it boosts velocity...he draws pretty much the same as you do

DDave

[eidsvolling]

Good news!

And now the hunt for that "EXP" begins ...    

[Pack animal]

Hello all...
I really enjoy shooting the Super Kodiak, and many other "classic" Bear bows....
But I do have to admit that I have mixed thoughts on reproductions of these classics....
I suppose there could be all kinds of discussions, debates and arguments addressing this subject, not  to mention the comparative evaluations rating original-vs- reproduction(re-release)...
I just feel a certain bit of sadness that now another legend of the past "is coming soon" and can be bought "new" at a sport shop near you.... seems to rob some of the nostalgia and fun from the search for a long sought after treasure.

[cacciatore]

Originally posted by Pack animal:
Hello all...
I really enjoy shooting the Super Kodiak, and many other "classic" Bear bows....
But I do have to admit that I have mixed thoughts on reproductions of these classics....
I suppose there could be all kinds of discussions, debates and arguments addressing this subject, not  to mention the comparative evaluations rating original-vs- reproduction(re-release)...
I just feel a certain bit of sadness that now another legend of the past "is coming soon" and can be bought "new" at a sport shop near you.... seems to rob some of the nostalgia and fun from the search for a long sought after treasure.

I have to agree with this,being a fine art and antique dealer I give a lot of value at the original works of art,the rest are just reproductions also if made better they don't have the paternity of the original inventions. I think that most modern custom are some way better than these reproductions also if they have their own meaning and value.don't get me wrong I like the new Bear line of bows but I rate the originals to be of a superior cultural level.

[Blackhawk]

I have mixed feelings as well, but...

Like Cacciatore, I believe the current production to be equal (maybe even superior) and have no misgivings about the purchase and use of these bows.

The fun and excitement of searching, finding, and shooting the old classics is still alive for me.

Thanks to the Bear company...I believe Fred would smile.

[hvyhitter]

If I back my truck over an original thats suvived 40+ years its gone forever and history is destroyed. Back over a new one and I may get P+$$ed off but then I go buy another............

[Larry m]

At the going rate of $799.99 there are many Custom Bowyers out there who are making beautiful, very quality shooting bows that would exceed the craftsmanship of these reproductions. With the price of the vintage Bears being down a bit I would be more inclined to look for a quality original or opt for a Custom prior to the reproduction....
Just my thought, but to each their own!!
Still, a Nice bow........

[jeff w]

I have no 'mixed' thoughts at all.  I'm glad Bear is bringing back some of their traditional bows.   I can see the draw for the Grayling bows, but for myself these will do just fine.  

I wouldn't call them reproductions since they are being made by the same original company using the same forms.  I have had several 'custom' bows and several Bear bows. Comparing the two, I didn't feel the Bear was lacking in any respect.

[jackdaw]

I shoot a 67 and a half Super K.... the phenolic makes them very very stable...love the 68' Super K...kudos to Bear archery for continuing with the rebirth of their classics...!!!  should be another grand slam hit.

[jackdaw]

I shoot a 67 and a half Super K.... the phenolic makes them very very stable...love the 68' Super K...kudos to Bear archery for continuing with the rebirth of their classics...!!!  should be another grand slam hit.

[Blackhawk]

That is worth repeating.