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Title: 58 kodiak
Post by: hootie c on August 03, 2010, 08:24:00 PM

Just bought on off ****,#47 at 28".I draw around 29",what would be a good arrow to try out of this bow.Also what is some of the difference between the 58 kodiak and 59,besides $$$$.God Bless!!!Joey

Title: Re: 58 kodiak
Post by: Jeremy on August 03, 2010, 08:47:00 PM

'58 Kodiak:
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/fliksr/Bows%20for%20Sale/DSCN1983.jpg)

'59 Kodiak:
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/fliksr/Bows%20for%20Sale/59Kodiak1.jpg)

The riser geometry and length are different, different woods, different grips, different glass colors, different limb geometries.  
The '59 comes to point a little quicker for most shooters due to the handle/riser design.

Title: Re: 58 kodiak
Post by: hootie c on August 04, 2010, 06:39:00 PM

Thanks Jeremy,which one in your opinion performs the best.Thanks and God Bless!!!Joey

Title: Re: 58 kodiak
Post by: 69RECURVE on August 04, 2010, 08:33:00 PM

Wow, both of those are sweet looking bows. Hope they shoot as good as they look.

Title: Re: 58 kodiak
Post by: yeager on August 04, 2010, 09:40:00 PM

Joey,

Congrats on your new (old) '58 Kodiak.  They are a great shooting bow.  Infact, I've been refinishing mine.....have one more coat of wipe-on-poly and then put on a new leather grip and she'll be ready to go.  After sanding off the old, yellowed finish, that white glass sure looks fantastic!

As for arrows,  I have been shooting mainly CE Heritage 250's with 50 grain brass inserts and the old Bear razorheads(my bow is 59#).  I also shoot woodies that I've made, again with the old Bear razorheads.

Bob

Title: Re: 58 kodiak
Post by: Grant Young on August 06, 2010, 09:28:00 AM

Joey- I know you asked Jeremy the question but if you are taking opinions I'll offer one up. I think the '54 thru '58 Kodiaks are all a bit faster than the '59 if that's what you mean by performance. I think most would agree that the '59 is a bit more stable and less "shockey." You might find that the '59 is a bit smoother due to the extra riser mass also. I just love the limbs on the '58 though.  GY

Title: Re: 58 kodiak
Post by: Hit-or-Miss on August 06, 2010, 12:19:00 PM

That 59 above is NICE! The shape looks alot like a Bear Grizzly, 60's to modern version, but the wood and finish much is better and the grip is lower.

Title: Re: 58 kodiak
Post by: Migra Bill on August 06, 2010, 08:36:00 PM

Joey-
Hi there! I'm the guy you got the bow from!!

Your soon to arrive 1958 Kodiak loves 2116's in Aluminum and the Sitka Spruce Woodies I shoot out of it are spined for 50-55.

The bow is a hammer. When I owned it, it's name was Thor.

Title: Re: 58 kodiak
Post by: Jeremy on August 06, 2010, 08:42:00 PM

I agree with grant, though the 64" 1957 Kodiak gets my nod  :)