I have been itching to buy a Bear Super Kodiak. I really like the looks of the mid to late 60s bows. Was wondering about performance though. Do any of you (and I am assuming there are at least a few) Super Kodiak guys have a preference between Grayling and Gainesville models or are they comparable in design and performance?
If I look for a Super Kodiak I want an original Grayling better looking bows and great smooth shooters,accurate and enough fast.I own several SKs from 67 to 71,everyone is a little different,love them all.I don't own any Florida model so I can't help.
I have several SK and i would sell one if you wanted to buy one.
I have a 72,73,74 and i think a 75 and one of them has been refinished by bow-doc.
The SK has always been my favorite Bear bow. I have own both Grayling and Gainesville made bows. This is just my subjective opinion--both were equally smooth to draw, had a very similar grip feel, and seemed equal in performance(although I never shot either through a chronograph). I would expect the Gainesville bow to maybe have an edge based on the fact that they are probably using newer and improved materials. Again this is just my opinion, I had no way of testing either bow. Personally, my favorite SK was the 64" model they made around '70-'71, very smooth and one of the best shooting bows I had. Unfortunately, I broke it--my fault, not the bows.
What poundage are you looking for? I have a '69 camo 58# 60" that is available.
I use two model bows, and one of them is a ASuper Kodiak. I own a few of them. Like all bows, performance may vary a little from bow to bow but you can count on adequate performance (if speed is your yardstick) and a very stable shooter. I currently use two; a '69 and a '70. Pound for pound, the '69 is slightly faster but there is a difference in weight with the '69 being rated at 65# and the '70 at 68#. The '70 is tough as nails and a very solid bow- I've taken a good bit of game with it but the '69 is prettier and as I said, a tad faster. My main hunting bows are my old takedowns but I would be okay if either of these bows were all I owned. I know nothing about the recent models except that they aren't finished as well and don't feel as good in my hand. They are probably alright though. GY
well actually there is very little difference in design of Super Kodiaks from 1967 1/2 until yesterday.They are all almost the same design and very well may have been the same forms as well.The newer bows do shoot a little different do to new materials like glues and core wood but I personaly have never seen one I did not like there all great shooers for me bd
I shot my first 3-D course of the year today with my Blue Striper,and I am in the woods thinking how unbelievably quiet my bow is from draw to shot as compared to my comrades with me, I really like my SK.
I prefer the older one's because I like the way they look. And thats the time I started bowhunting. 67 1/2 thru 69 are my favorites. But, other than that, I think they shoot about the same. Just personal preference.