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Title: 1968 Bear ?
Post by: 2 Barrels on January 24, 2012, 08:08:00 PM

Hi, Guy's i'm not really a collector as much as i am a gatherer.Not sure i spelled that right.But my question is what is the best bear bow or bows from 1968.I'm sure there will be differing opinions.But i'd like to hear what you think.Thanks Jim

Title: Re: 1968 Bear ?
Post by: Migra Bill on January 24, 2012, 08:31:00 PM

1968 Super Kodiak is my vote.

Title: Re: 1968 Bear ?
Post by: 2 Barrels on January 24, 2012, 08:36:00 PM

I hate to ask this.But if you can could i see pictures of your pick's.I need to get one of those Bear catalog dvd's fron 3 rivers.LOL

Title: Re: 1968 Bear ?
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on January 24, 2012, 09:36:00 PM

Search for 1968 or 1969 Super Kodiak. They look the same.

Title: Re: 1968 Bear ?
Post by: reddogge on January 25, 2012, 04:11:00 PM

I used to own this '68.
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/reddogge/Archery/IMG_1440.jpg)

Title: Re: 1968 Bear ?
Post by: Hit-or-Miss on January 25, 2012, 04:49:00 PM

I'll incur the wrath of the Super Kodiak group, and state that the 1968 Bear HUNTER (Bubinga), is the smoothest, fastest handeling Bear of that year. Mine feels like it was molded in Heaven and sent down to earth, to make it's journey over the decades... to me, just to hunt with.

Title: Re: 1968 Bear ?
Post by: 2 Barrels on January 25, 2012, 10:41:00 PM

Thanks for the responses so far.I appreciate it.I did think of the search feature after i posted my request for pictures.I can type faster than i can think.If you ever saw me type you would know how sad that statement really is.LOL

Title: Re: 1968 Bear ?
Post by: ksbowman on January 27, 2012, 12:38:00 PM

Here's my favorite. It's my 68' SK in a 64" 55#. It is silky smooth only problem is it is in such good shape I hate to drag it out in the woods.       (http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd251/bens5218/004-3.jpg)               (http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd251/bens5218/002-4.jpg)        (http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd251/bens5218/003-3.jpg)          (http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd251/bens5218/006-4.jpg)

Title: Re: 1968 Bear ?
Post by: Blackhawk on January 27, 2012, 01:25:00 PM

Here's one more vote for the beautiful and great performing '68 Super Kokiak.

  (http://images.imagelinky.com/1327688623.JPG) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1327688623.JPG)

Title: Re: 1968 Bear ?
Post by: Migra Bill on January 27, 2012, 02:07:00 PM

Ben-
Who did the refinish work on that 68 SK?

Title: Re: 1968 Bear ?
Post by: Migra Bill on January 27, 2012, 02:08:00 PM

Reddogge - That is a beauty!! You said you used to own it. Who has it now.....

o wait a minute - it's me.   :biglaugh:

Title: Re: 1968 Bear ?
Post by: Pack animal on January 27, 2012, 03:02:00 PM

Heres my favorite bear it is either a 68 or 69 Kodiak Hunter I'm not sure,(no data on it),...its not the smoothest bear I've ever shot,(that was a 69 Super Kodiak, nor the prettiest.  But this bow feels the best...echoing Hit-or-Misss...it feels as if it was molded to my hand... (http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac60/Pack-animal/Kodiak%20Hunter1/riser2-1.jpg)

Title: Re: 1968 Bear ?
Post by: 2 Barrels on January 27, 2012, 10:08:00 PM

Wow those are some beautiful bow's guy's.Is the phenolic riser on the super kodiak common?I like a bow with alot of mass weight.In case your wondering i was born in 68.I got a A mag takedown a few weeks ago kinda on a whim.I never really gave these older bow's much thought.But i really like the takedown.And at sometime would like to add a Bear from 68 to my pile.Thanks again for all your input guy's. Jim