does anyone here own one or more, or have any experience with them. i'm looking at getting one for next season. i have my dads old recurve but it's warped. i've wanted one for years and i believe my wife will buy me one for birthday or early christmas present. i'm interested in the cheyenne, kodiak magnum, or the super kodiak. could use some opinions and or advice if any of you can help, thanks
I've got half a dozen or so.. but the newest one is a Kodiak Magnum that's around 1968, never really liked it much, too short for me.. Personally, I really liked the old grizzly's back when they were 62" long. My oldest is a 1953 but I like the 1959-60 models best. My Son has a newer Kodiak that seems to be a real fine bow.. I'd recommend it. Don't know about the others. woodsman
I too have about a 1/2 doz or so Bear recurves. Like Chris (Woodsman) I think the K-Mags and Super Mag's are too short the Cheyenne would be boarder line. A short bow is more unstable for a new recurve shooter to start on, but some do fine with them. I always recommend the Bear Grizzly (58") or Hunter (60") as fine bows to start out with. They are time tested and proven good shooters. They are relatively cheap by comparison. There are plenty of them on the market in a wide variety of weight ranges. The Super Kodiaks (60"), Victor's, Magnesium Take Downs and Custom Take Downs are excellent bows but generally run at a higher to much higher price. I know, I have all of those. You can't go wrong with any Bear bow. Just don't over bow yourself. Go for a 40-45# bow to start out with. I would also look into Shakespear, Ben Pearson, Herter's and Wing bows which are all reasonable as well.
i've been doing alot of reading and searching and i'm fairly certain if i go with a bear, it will be a grizzly or super kodiak. i really like the super kodiak alot and am leaning twards it. i haven't ruled out other makes, but i am more focused on bear. as far as #'s i have shot my dads old recurve alot and it's 45# at 28. being 6'2 i know my draw is more than 28 and it's very easy for me to shoot. i want something more with the bow i buy, probly 55#. i know each additional inch equals 2-3 more pounds but i'm fine with that. i figure that baring any unforeseen problems i'll be able to handle that for many years, and hopefully by the time it's a pain for me to pull i'll own other trad bows. thanks alot for your input, i appreciate it
Any reason you're set on a Bear? If I was going to get a "factory" recurve it would be one of the Matin Bows. I have a Martin (Damon-Howatt) Hunter, and a Mamba. My daughter has an X-200. I really couldn't pick the best shooter. I am very, very happy with each one.
no not really, just a good history and you don't often hear people complaining about them, not that i hear complaints or problems with other bows. like i said i haven't decided anything or bought anything yet, but i really like the look of the super kodiak
You sound like you have some experience with a recurve. Keep in mind the difference of 10 lbs can be quite a bit. Seeing you'll be pulling past 28" you also have to keep in mind stacking. I think your choice of a Super Kodiak would be excellent. It is probably my favorite bow for looks and shootability. At 60" it will be far less of a stacking issue. I shoot a 30" arrow from my bows.
