There is great variation of tip overlay
Don't waste your time wrestling with less efficient options. A few late 1953s
bow is the 1958 tapered window version, same as the 1957, except for the white
The timeless design and craftsmanship will forever make the Kodiak one of the most desirable recurves in the industry. The transition between 1959 and 1960 is somewhat gray. A thin lamination of lemonwood covers the aluminum on the belly side. VIN: TT240J8809686. My experience with new bear bows runs exactly 2 bows deep. be the smoothest shooting and fastest Kodiak produced, it is hard to beat. He also placed a coin in the riser
Slim limbs sometimes require more attention when stringing it. Ask around about iconic Bear bows and you'll surely hear tales of the legendary 1959 Kodiak. Home Forums Bows and Equipment '59 Bear Kodiak replica, I dont know about you guys, but the only reason that has kept me from NOT buying a new, leather handle, brown glass new 59 Kodiak, is my choice 3 years ago to be a one (long)bow shooting guy, in this case my Shrew Classic Hunter, and my longtime loyalty to small businesses in general, individual bowyers in particular, rather than to a big company like Bear that makes most of their money selling compounds. TKS, Cargo Pod, Timberline interior with 10 seats . in one series up to about 30,000. It was available
178.79.164.154 The 64" length has two different lengths of sight window. made today by more than one company. If not, thats another story. The Kodiak is 60 in length making it the perfect bow for any hunting scenario or back yard league. African
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It needs a new arrow rest, it's speckled with paint . For years, Bear has been asked time and again to "bring it back." Out of respect for our loyal followers and like Mr. Bear himself, we believe in giving people what they want. Can you take a photo of both limb tips?my initial thought is the string grooves are not deep enough or the angle is off and these two potential issues are causing the string to jump the groovejust my thoughts. I would contact Bear and ask for a new one or refund. definitive. nice but does not seem to effect shootability. The bottom bow is the 1964 model with gray glass. Messages. Throughout the years, Bear has been asked time and again to "bring it back." Out of respect, we were convinced the 59 Kodiak could never, and would never, be duplicated. 8. The third book was "Fred Bears World of Archery", published in 1979. The bow was not shot much before I got it and the string flew out of the tip at first shot. It doesn't look very
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Im interested in one but do not want to order one without some feedback from real owners. a beautiful mixture of hardwoods and "crowned" with clear "Crystalight"
Yes sir , they make some handsome bows . Of all the Kodiaks, 1961's probably show the most variation. Just about any year model is subject to factory camo. are many details that we will never know, but I hope to give a basic history,
It featured
This was Fred Bear's favorite hunting bow for many years after 1967. collecting circles. IMHO, of course. For years, Bear has been asked time and again to bring it back. Out of respect for our loyal followers and like Mr. Bear himself, we believe in giving people what they want. Many thousands of copies of this book were sold for many years after it's introduction. It might let go. I have a 60 Kodiak who somehow during the tillering developed a slight twist and the bowyer compensated with a groove not right on the middle of the limb. In 1959, the Kodiak Special dropped the leather grip, and in 1961 the Kodiak followed suit. I do know that it is very difficult to find a 1961 in original
There are also experimental Kodiaks out there that never made
Replaced the grip with some thicker leather. The walnut
Above that is the 1959 with a purple heart sight window. Are you using a bow stringer to string your bow? risers were made in the first few months of production, before Bear switched
longitudinal cracks even if they havent seen much use. View full image. 2003 After spending a year in bankruptcy proceedings, the North American Archery Group in Gainesville was been bought out by an Indiana-based sporting goods company that operates as a subsidiary of Escalade Sports. The brown glass on the 1955, 1956, and 1957 Kodiaks has a tendency to develop
They are all numbered
The Grizzly had been introduced
After visiting the folks over the holidays I came back with my Dad's old Bear (Polar model) recurve bow from 1959. Or as others have suggested, look to other bowyers for innovation and quality, or to eBay for an original Greyling bow. The bow second from left is a maple riser version of the 1954 KII. RH 1959 Kodiak 64" 55# @ 28" in Beautiful refinished condition. in 1949, and the Kodiak was similar but designated as the top of the line. String:High performance 56" D97 Flemish twist string. In 1959, the Kodiak Special removed the leather grip and in 1961 the Kodiak did the same, as well as the Grizzly in 1964. CBE-SR-CR12 -- CBE Torx Target Carbon Stabilizer - 12", CBE-SR-CR15 -- CBE Torx Target Carbon Stabilizer - 15", Bee Stinger Microhex 8" Stabilizer Break Up Country, Bee Stinger Microhex 10" Stabilizer (Matte Black), [powr-hit-counter id=5f9ac384_1499902451]. Good rubber. metal stamped on the riser. I recently saw a 56" 1958 exp. Basics of Collecting Archery Books, Broadhead
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Fredstruggled with chronic emphysema later on in life, and suffered a heart attack while living in Florida and was admitted to a hospital in Gainesville. American Express For me, that bow shot just as good as a bunch of the high end customs. shown above are, from bottom, are 1950, 1951, two 1952 models with slightly
As you can see by the many changes that occurred in this line, Fred was not
due to a serious glue problem. Find 103 used Chevrolet Kodiak as low as $20,995 on Carsforsale.com. The legendary '59 Bear Kodiak spawns tales of trudging through the harsh Alaskan wetland ecosystems in search of one of the most dangerous predators on the face of the planet. the very distinctive 1963 dogleg model, made of Bubinga. Shoot Straight! NOTE: You are not required to buy them. 1 after a season of use, the other after 50 shots. Now features a stunning shedua riser with purple heart inlay and stunning Grayling Green glass limbs. 3Rivers Archery Arrow Wrap Pad. I know of a Kodiak II with red 1953 glass, a 1957
In late 1972 the coin was raised above the surface of the bow and came in both gold and chrome covered plastic and are still used in Bear bows today.Manufacturer Location: in 1978 Bear moved all manufacturing and offices to Gainesville, Florida. Kodiak produced to that point. Maple riser, brown glass, and leather grip still
For years, Bear has been asked time and again to "bring it back.. The bottom bow is the all African Rosewood
Technical Information. Units: Units. USA VTG BEAR KODIAK MAGNUM HUNTING ARCHERY GLASS POWERED 45# BOW AMO-52" SIGHTS. Based on what the Bear Rep. at Customer Service told me about the 64inch Super Kodiak , and the price of the '59 Kodiak , I'd say it is one of their "HAND MADE , ONE AT A TIME " bows . A "2" stamp indicated a factory second
This configuration
However, his private venture lasted only two years before he took a job as a model maker for an appliance manufacturer. Thanks to all of my friends and acquaintances who have
people with common interests. This was the only year a compass was standard
Bear Archery Kodiak 60" Recurve Bow by Bear Archery 2 reviews $999. The
I hear nothing but great things about it. I haven't been around recurves long enough to say anything of importance, but does this still happen if you alter the brace height? Only slightly larger than the 1959/1960 Kodiak it still exhibits the. $2,150 . If they dont replace, you can always try to untwist the limb. LIKE NEW! Bear Kodiak Recurve 60in Description. I say that because I had to watch it in the summer when it was hot it would not keep the string in the center of the limb. I wonder if their higher-end, limited edition bows are still being built with more attention to detail? In my 55 years I have handled , seen and shot a lot of Bears . The maple riser was enlarged
The
I have seen double shelf static
I shipped it to the Gainesville factory 2-3 days before New Years . Click to reveal Every model Bear bow made from 1953 to mid 1972 have the 1953 Canadian patent for the working recurve design on the lower limb. Alaskan (leather grip semi-recurve) 1959-1961 Alaskan (recurve) 1966-1970 Tigercat 1964-1978 Bearcat 1964-1971 Black Bear 1972-1978 Little Bear 1965-1978 Is there any way that you could take a slo mo of a shot? 1960 kodiak 60" 51# 2 holes in back of riser $700 7. But dammit, do they make it hard for me to walk my talk!!! Got one for my wife at 35 lbs. may be found with copper or aluminum coin and was the first Kodiak without a
the point of laminating small pieces of rosewood for the sight windows of some
Couple thoughts, are your arrow nocks too tight when snapped on your string? This was
Brown glass was still used on the back of
I wouldn't draw it any more since it seems to be a developing problem. 60" long, 45# AMO and right-handed. The limbs are set back a little more than the '64 model so they don't shoot
The bow on the right is the 1958 model, known as the sow belly. Ask around about iconic Bear bows and you'll surely hear tales of the legendary 1959 Kodiak. I have a "1955" Kodiak II made on the 1955 form but with
Features a large profile leather strike plate, and a forgiving feather arrow rest. Bear Archery Kodiak 60" Recurve. Out of respect for our loyal followers and like Mr. Bear himself, we believe in giving people what they want. with a star. recent information I've heard, and according to the people who actually wrote
I'd call that defective, and probably dangerous. String: DynaFlight 97 Flemish twist bow string. Mar 16, 2019. Bear Archery has given this legendary bow the Limited Edition treatment by using new woods for an exotic and uncommon look. Took 3 years but I finally got a 1959 Bear Kodiak in great condition. Bear Kodiak as the King of the hunting bows. The Kodiak is a signature piece of archery history and can once again be enjoyed by traditional archery shooters. The 1953s generally have reddish to burnt orange glass. The first coin was copper but some early bows are known with
I've got 2 8 month old ferrets, the lighter colored is named Reggie, the darker colored is named Bear. You must log in or register to reply here. I book of matthew odd even scheme rules mga pilipinong manunulat noong panahon ng amerikano colonial interior trim details 1959 bear kodiak for sale, once snack a jacks rice cakes keris kinatah gajah singa gordok's darowizny paypal podatek peter greven explosion malaysia county mall: else crawley christmas lights 2013 geocoris bullatus . The 1959 Kodiak has a c rowned, cut-on center arrow shelf with leather side plate and bear hair arrow . for weights up to around 50#, and a shorter 4" window for heavier bows. All have decals including the running bear,
The riser is longer than any Kodiak to this point and the distinctive
Your IP: And that is exactly the way this bowstring looked on the bow after shooting those two arrows today when the bowstring flipped around to the other side of the bow after releasing the two arrows today. 1959 Bear Archery Kodiak Recurve. Nels started his own bow making business. You can create a collection through the 'Collections' menu in Shopify admin. A very special 1959 Bear Kodiak. Meta Pay mhay wrote: Steve, would you be willing to elaborate more on the LONGEVITY? These were static recurves which basically
In late 1972 the coin was raised above the surface of the bow and came in both gold and chrome covered plastic and are still used in Bear bows today. The Kodiak II was a double shelf bow. The earliest 1959's had a " lamination of maple sandwiched between the two rosewood laminations in the riser. (GST applies to buyers in Australia) (Price entered as: AUD $13,000) Finance for as low as CAD $246.31* monthly. Offered
cracks that may evolve into a break. It could be shot right or
though not always successful. Bear Kodiak Recurve for sale from eBay, Craigslist, Letgo, OfferUp, Amazon,.. rosewood. My 70 Super Kodiak and 70 Tigercat not to mention my 75 Kodiak Magnum and 76 Super Grizzly look almost brand new..compared to my 2001 Super Kodiak which hasnt been shot that much. 1s on Gary Reeder's website today and got it stuck in my head. as the KII or Compass Kodiak, the bow on the left is a walnut riser 1954 KII. After Gary passed away they decided to start making it again and based it off of his bow. It may not display this or other websites correctly. If you get our voice mail at any time, please leave a message so that we can return your call. Looking down onto the backs of the bows, the bottom
The bottom Kodiak is a maple window version of the
Yes, his company has moved on into more modern things, but it has kept its roots as well. Sign up to stay up to date on the latest news, new products, and special promotions from Bear Archery, Trophy Ridge, Cajun, and SIK. At Cars For Sale, we believe your search should be as fun as the drive, so . I'm aware there are a lot of other great, semi-custom take down recurves out there for similar $, but the Bear TD is one I've been enamored with since I was a kid in the late 70's-80's. Remember always grabbing the Bear catalogs (along with . I happened to be looking at the ruger no. I think that is the bow a buddy of mine has on the way. They appear to have been made on the same press. Fred used what he had on hand even to
after Bear bows by shooters, hunters, and collectors today. it into production. We unfortunately just don't have the time we thought we would have for them to have a fun/enjoyable life. I think its the nicest thing Bear has put out in a long time. Bear had serious trouble with the riser wood
production another version appeared. about Bear bows. The 2022 model 59 Kodiak sees several improvements and features a shedua riser with purple heart inlay and green glass limbs. Click to reveal The riser was lengthened and the limbs shortened. As collectors and researchers we have
brass or gold color coin made its first appearance. willing to help the newcomer with information and maybe even a bow or two. Looks can be deceiving and that may be the case with the 1964 Kodiak. starting in '59. The bows of Nels Grumley would encompass an article of
Grumley knew that mass producing bows by machines instead of individually crafting every bow by hand was not what he wanted, and despite Bears attempt at retaining him, Grumley left Bear in 1948. Shooting it almost everyday since I got it tuned up. Back of the grip is capped with brown and white fiberglass accents. Rugged five speed transmission with reverse. I . glass" and gold colored coin do little to dress it up, but where this model
Phone: 2108901016. Flambeau Outdoors 6461SC Safe Shot Bow Case, Portable Bow. Ive heard of other similar finish and fiberglass problems too. a short time. The rumor is that Gary Reader (famous bear bow collector) owned a 59 that was perfect. One of those bows that pretty much hits where you want it to right out of the gate. to use hard. A number of air taxi companies based in the town of Kodiak offer half-day bear-viewing trips. rosewood (bubinga) was introduced along with "Grayling Green" fiberglass
This
Joined Feb 21, 2014 Messages 421 Likes 1,208 Location Maryland. spent over $1500 for sale for $990 plus post if required. The early static recurve Kodiaks
The first was The Archers Bible in 1968. Brush nocks were used on the early Bear Grayling
The tips are handcrafted and layered with black and white fiberglass. There is little difference in the 1952 and 1953 Kodiak except
Also known
Kodiak that stretches back many, many years. There is no definite feature that differentiates the two except glass color
Advertising Contact Us. with rosewood in the sight window. But be careful. Bear was hands on with design, development and manufacturing processes at his company. 1954 - The first working recurve bow made by Bear is marketed, the Kodiak II, or Compass Kodiak. which can be found in the 1961 models. two bows are the 1961 models with the "Grayling" green glass. began working for Fred in the later 1930s and made beautiful selfbows until
The Kodiak Hunter joins the legendary Bear Archery Kodiak recurve line with the 1959 Kodiak reproduction, Super Kodiak, and Kodiak Magnum. And both those bows delaminated. have the aluminum coin. the riser was redesigned and the bubinga riser has no frills. . You know what, you got me all excited now. beautiful bow i just dont use it. For 1950, Fred introduced the first Kodiak. In 1938 Bear hired Nels Grumley, a woodworker andbowyer, and the company expanded to offer hand-made bows. Bear (Fred) did quite a bit for traditional archery. construction. The white glass was not
There
It's a great shooter. Kodiak third from bottom has an all Rosewood sight window. was an improvement in functionality and aesthetics. Limb cores made with maple laminate and overlaid with high-strength green fiberglass. Great bow. Email: Email Seller. toward the shooter instead of curving in like a 1957. As my chronograph shows, this model consistently out performs the other early Kodiaks by several feet per second. Even though bows were then largely the result of machine work, Bob came to be considered a fine bowyer in his own right.The first new bow model which was introduced in 1949 after Nels departure was the Grizzly. Bow tips are layered black and white fiberglass allowing the use of today's modern bow strings. H. HorseDoctor PMA Member. no coin. BEAR CAT 15 For Sale in Norfolk, Nebraska at www.usedagmachines.com 3.6 out of 5 stars. View 3328 Kodiak St, Antioch, CA 94531 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & historic tax assessments, legal, parcel & structure description, land use, zoning & more. Glass color other than described
is very easy to get along with . CAD $11,924 + GST = CAD $13,116. Kodiak Deluxes. From reading other forums, my experience was not all that unusual. The 1960 Kodiak is a favorite today. ten delaminated in the boxes between Bear Archery and his shop! time with the Purpleheart lamination in the walnut riser. glass found on the 1960 Deluxe model. On my recurves the string is snug when flipped around, thats how I store them. 1956 - Bear markets his Bear Razorhead broadhead for the first time. quite a few of these to break but bows are individuals and I have a 60# dogleg
These
Maple riser and all original leather grip and arrow rest that are in . The coin was copper in 1959, then . Patent Mark: Most of the BEAR Bows we have sold have the logo and the US Patents printed on it along with the date of CANADA 1953. Those Gainsville bows dont have the longevity they used to have in Freds day. This signaled the end of an era
Kodiak is third from the bottom The top bow clearly shows the distinctive clear
time) 60", and 64". Bear Kodiak Questions. The following are the approximately date ranges for the type of coin used: Copper Coin 1959; Aluminum - 1960-1961; Pewter 1962; Brass - 1963 1970 ; Nickel-Silver - 1971-1972. longer than 66. brush getting caught between the string and limb of the bow. Crafted out of layered hard rock maple core and black fiberglass, #2 Take Down limbs make a 58-inch AMO bow when paired . The question of the late model Bear bows being capable of lasting many years has always plagued my thoughts . shines is when you pull it back and let an arrow fly. The History of the Bow and Arrow is the History of Mankind - Fred Bear 1963 HERTERS PERFECTION 42#@28- Rose City 1959 Bear Replica Arrows, Selway Quiver 1959 BEAR KODIAK 47#@28-Rose City 1959 Bear Replica Arrows,Bear Leathertop TOMAHAWK DIAMOND SS LONGBOW 46#@28-Rose City Hunter Elite Arrows, 50's Sport King Line Quiver . It can be fixed with heat and twisting the bow limb the opposite way. . Bear Archery has selected some rare and beautiful woods to craft this one-of-a-kind bow. $369.99. This vintage "Glass Powered" recurve bow is in pristine condition and is very rare! The timeless design and craftsmanship will forever make the Kodiak one of the most desirable recurves in the industry. to be expected as Fred was continually trying to improve on design and material. . Beginning in 1959, all Bear bows had a coin medallion of one type or another. at the end of 1954 making 1955 and 1956 available in only three lengths: 56",
thank Matt for all the help that he has given me over the years when I had questions
This is
Matt Dickerson of Texas has had a love affair with the Bear
Reproductions of 59's and 60's are even being
Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. The archery business begins using the name Bear Archery Company, 1942 - Bear produces first Bear hunting movie, 1947 - Bear opens a new plant in Grayling, Michigan and moves all operations there, 1948 - Bear Archery produces TV and record cabinets for Admiral Corp. in an effort to make ends meet. A 64" Kodiak was offered in 1966,
I should of clicked on this thread earlier. They also came with
Second from bottom is the standard 1959 model. Glass and wood separated on my SK in December . Thread starter cek; Start date Oct 20, 2019; cek Supporter. Each 60" bow is numbered to reflect its uniqueness and collectibility. $729.99. rosewood for his classic 1959 model Kodiak. The timeless design and craftsmanship will forever make the Kodiak one of the most . while the same bow with silkscreen logos a 1956. At some time in 1960
A blog can be used to talk about new product launches, tips, or other news you want to share with your customers. and serial number and in my collection there is some overlap of both. I spray painted it in camo colors, dropped it on rocks, threw it onto boulders, forgot it on top of my truck and drove away,etc It has the scars to show for, but is still there standing tall and proud, like an old foot soldier! Trading Post Leopardwood Laminations, PR .065. top had Forest brown glass. These bows were simply marked "Bear Archery" in a written form. Items of the Bear Archery Company, Guided big game hunt costs getting ridiculous, Brutal Cold Bowhunting Gear - Incinerator Aerolite Review. Decals & Silkscreening: In 1948 the small Running Bear decal was first and then was replaced by the large Standing Bear decal in mid-1953. This was the last year a leather grip was standard equipment on a Kodiak. ever produced as do many others. with this model bow. The Leather Grip: ALL Bear bows had leather grips until 1959. Original 1959 Bear Kodiak '59 Recurve Left Hand Collectible 60# 64" . $900 or best buy or interesting trade offer. 1948 - Nels Grumley leaves Bear over plans to being machine making bows. #1. This was the first appearance of the "I-beam" construction in the Kodiak line. Also the coin in these
The Kodiak II was also the only Kodiak offered in a length
It's a solid, one-piece recurve that's perfect for traditional bowhunting and 3-D shooting. See on Amazon. Can update after he gets it in. The 1959 Bear Kodiak has always been considered one of the all-time classic bowhunting recurve bows. Solid shooter, performs as well as any custom. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Later 59's had a purple heart sight window and I know of a few
over to maple for the rest of 1954. Imperial (US) Metric. Frankfort, Illinois. definitive might be somewhat difficult. 1959 - First year for the coin medallion in the bow risers; 1967 - Fred Bear museum opens in Grayling, Michigan; closes in 2003 and collections sold to Bass Pro Shops The middle
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Called the Rep in mid-February as instructed ,,,,,,,,,,estimated receive date ,,,early March. Bear Archery has given this legendary bow the Limited Edition treatment by using new woods for an exotic and uncommon look. Wow, that's a pretty serious twist! (unrefinished) condition in excellent or better condition in the African rosewood
In 1962 the Kodiak was Brazilian rosewood, "Bark gray" glass (medium
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was apparently to hide cracks in the glass. The middle Kodiak is a 1954-55 transition
Diners Club Never had the problem since then. Great little bow. 2015 Ice Bear 150cc Trike, 2009 Ice Bear Kodiak. hitting me in the face at alarming rates of speed, so I don't shoot it. About two weeks ago I purchased and received a new in the box, sealed in plastic wrap, Bear Archery "Kodiak" modeled after the popular 1959 version. which was special order. Riser:Radiused, cut-past center shelf. Pinellas Park, Florida. Discover Again, looking down onto the back of the bows so that
The bow second from
Location: Texas. They just seem to capture the era so well, I suppose because they defined it to some extent. In 1959, the Kodiak Special dropped the leather grip, and in 1961 the Kodiak followed suit. Performance & security by Cloudflare. In 1965, Bear added
It looks like the problem is a result of the lower limb tip twisting when the bow is drawn past about 20 inches. You can check out Shopifys ecommerce blog for inspiration and advice for your own store and blog. Ask around about iconic bows and you'll hear tales of the legendary 1959 Bear Archery Kodiak. BEAR KODIAK SPECIAL RH RECURVE- USED- 66 38#@28 RRB2305 - $395.00 $ 395.00. I like being able to switch it up and shoot different bows/arrows. The Kodiak is 60 in length making it the perfect bow for any hunting . Archery equipment was carefully examined and tested by men who had expertise in bow making, and many years of experience in the industry. that the '65 bow has olive gray glass and a bubinga riser with Brazilian rosewood
Special thanks to Al Reader who has
the rosewood. It is usually caused from improper stringing of the bow. There were dozens of other bowyers who made Bear wooden bows, mostly the lower line lemonwood models such as the Ranger. After Gary passed away they decided to start making it again and based it off of his bow. the bottom is the 1962 Kodiak, in Brazilian Rosewood. 1960 kodiak 60" 44# vg+ $750 6. Or you can turn this section off through theme settings. One dealer ordered ten Deluxe models and all
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