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Title: 1960 Kodiak Special & 1970 Kodiak Hunter ???
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on August 30, 2010, 10:02:00 PM

I have two vintage Bear bows on their way to me this week. The 1960 Kodiak Special is the bow that I am hoping to make my first traditional kill with this fall. It is 64" and 45# @ 28". I am going to need some kind of "limb sleeves" to cover the white or gray limbs on the bow. Any suggestions as to where I can acquire some of these ???

Also......does anyone know the suggested brace height for this bow ???

Thanks in advance.............

Oh, and the second bow is a 1970 Kodiak Hunter that is 60" and is also 45# @ 28". The limbs on this one are green so I should be good to go.

Once again........does anyone know the suggested brace height for this one ???

Winterhawk1960

Title: Re: 1960 Kodiak Special & 1970 Kodiak Hunter ???
Post by: Tom on August 31, 2010, 05:53:00 AM

Don,
  Try the vicinity of 8-81/4" for the brace on both and work up or down to find the sweet spot. My bears all wear the string in that range, give or take a twist.
  Good luck this fall.

Title: Re: 1960 Kodiak Special & 1970 Kodiak Hunter ???
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on August 31, 2010, 08:26:00 AM

Thanks Tom !!!!!!!

You know, it's kinda YOUR fault that I have "developed" this interest in the older bows.

Yeah......that's it, I've gotta have someone to put the blame on.   :notworthy:    :campfire:    :archer2:  

Best of luck to you also.

Winterhawk1960

Title: Re: 1960 Kodiak Special & 1970 Kodiak Hunter ???
Post by: ishi1archer on August 31, 2010, 08:33:00 AM

PM sent on bow sleeves

Title: Re: 1960 Kodiak Special & 1970 Kodiak Hunter ???
Post by: Tom on August 31, 2010, 02:33:00 PM

Don,
 If you need to blame me thats fine, think my shoulders will bear up for another week or so. Enjoy and let me know how they work out for you.