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Title: Kodiak Special
Post by: hs6181 on November 09, 2006, 06:58:00 PM

Kodiak Special, looks like a light gray back.
I think 1955 or 56? I'm still waiting on it and wondering what I will get.
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/hs6181/bearsp1_0004.jpg)
(pic sent to me)
64", 53#@28
I usually shoot 29" 2016s from a 50# recurve, what do you think?

Title: Re: Kodiak Special
Post by: ckruse on November 09, 2006, 08:56:00 PM

Sounds about right on your age estimate and arrow selection. If it has the decal, it's a 55. If it has a silkscreen it's a 56. I've got a few of these, and they shoot really well. You can go to archerycollecting.com to see the difference in the labeling. Let us know how it turns out! CKruse

Title: Re: Kodiak Special
Post by: hs6181 on November 09, 2006, 10:54:00 PM

Thanks for the info, I didnt know if a older bow like this would shoot a weaker spine.

Title: Re: Kodiak Special
Post by: hs6181 on November 13, 2006, 04:07:00 PM

Well I received the bow, not very happy with it. It was listed in exc. condition but the tip overlay on the top limb is missing. Its a 56, has the silk screens.
I really wanted to hunt with this, the LDB is to heavy for me to be comfortable with + you got to send it away after you use it.
I hate to but I think I'm gonna have to send it back if I can.

Title: Re: Kodiak Special
Post by: ckruse on November 13, 2006, 08:29:00 PM

Don Ward, aka Bowdoc or Steve Smith can re-do the tip overlays. Truth be told, if you are going to use one of these older bows as a regular shooter, it's better to replace the linen micarta tips with fiberglass. It's not uncommon to see bows of this vintage that have thrown a tip. If the limb laminations are ok, it's easy enough to fix. Think it over and good luck with whatever you decide. CKruse

Title: Re: Kodiak Special
Post by: hs6181 on November 13, 2006, 10:00:00 PM

I was thinking about having it fixed but I think I read somewhere that Bowdoc has a 6 month to a year wait now. I dont know of Steve Smith. I have wanted to hunt with one of these if only for a season, for a number of years now. I just wish it hadnt been a suprise to see.

Title: Re: Kodiak Special
Post by: ckruse on November 14, 2006, 07:47:00 AM

Email Steve at [email protected]. He's a good guy and I bet could fix you up. CKruse

Title: Re: Kodiak Special
Post by: hs6181 on November 14, 2006, 12:00:00 PM

I sent bowdoc some questions last night, heard back from him this morning, very nice fella. He's gonna try and find a tip replacement to send me for a temp repair. Maybe I can do a little hunting with the bow before I send it to him for a full resto.

I did try to contact Steve also but it was through ebay. I didnt have his email at the time and I havent heard back.