To restore or not onold Bear bows

[ishiwannabe]

This is food for thought that I appreciate. I just became the owner of the JLMBH bow-an older Kodiak Special 51# 64", and I am considering having it done.

You all make some interesting points. Thanks.

[Blackhawk]

A couple years ago, I found a '61 Kodiak in a good hunting weight, but like most '61's the stress lines were numerous and actually so  bad I thought I better not shoot it.  

My choice was to have bowdoc restore this classic, so now I can hunt with it and also be proud to look at it.

My belief is Fred would approve...he wanted his bows to be used, not collecting dust in a dark room.

[stagetek]

Amen, Blackhawk.

[Hoof]

I sent the only 59 Kodiak I own to Bowdoc to have it restored, I want to shoot it and kill some game with it.
So to me that meant replacing the micarta tips with a new finish and Bowdoc does such a great job of bringing the Purpleheart to life I felt a full restoration prepares it for another 50 years?
I do a little restoration work as a hobby like others here, but that bow deserved better than me...
I know someone down the road after I'm gone will appreciate the bow being "Upgraded"...
Say Doc got any pics of her?

[d. ward]

Oh yeah Chris I got some pics maybe later this morning.Fact is I should be finished up with several bows next week and should have the old gal headed home soon bd