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Title: "Da Beast" - 1953 Kodiak Static Tip
Post by: hayslope on July 21, 2012, 09:44:00 AM

It amazes me that when you find a vintage bow that is in a fairly heavy weight, it typically shows signs of relatively light use.  I thought I would share some photos, as I have been thinking about taking it to Denton Hill to sell or trade.

Such was the case with this mid-1953 Bear Kodiak.  64", 74#.  I say mid-1953, since it has the burnt orange glass on back and belly, single shelf (RH) but has the transitional decals of later years.

Regardless, it is a beast.......and one that I don't even attempt to string.

 (http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0059.jpg)
 (http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0061.jpg)

Title: Re: "Da Beast" - 1953 Kodiak Static Tip
Post by: hayslope on July 21, 2012, 09:45:00 AM

The decals are in great shape.......still very bright!

 (http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0062.jpg)
 (http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0060.jpg)
 (http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0063.jpg)

Title: Re: "Da Beast" - 1953 Kodiak Static Tip
Post by: hayslope on July 21, 2012, 09:58:00 AM

The original owner must have been a large man as he had shoes that would probably fit Sasquatch, so I'm sure he could actually string and shoot it.  But it appears to have been lightly handled over the last 59 years.

The tips are still in great shape after all these years.

 (http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0065.jpg)
 (http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac44/hayslope1/Bows/DSC_0064.jpg)

Title: Re: "Da Beast" - 1953 Kodiak Static Tip
Post by: 59Alaskan on July 22, 2012, 03:12:00 PM

Cool find there!  If I stumbled across that piece I lumber it would be display only.  I would claim it is because it's such an old piece of archery history but the reality is I would likely end up hurting myself trying to get a string on it!

Nice bow.  Thanks of sharing.

Title: Re: "Da Beast" - 1953 Kodiak Static Tip
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on July 23, 2012, 07:25:00 PM

If you cant string it maybe you can swing it at game instead   :biglaugh:  

Nice Bow Tony.

Title: Re: "Da Beast" - 1953 Kodiak Static Tip
Post by: Frenchymanny on August 10, 2012, 01:34:00 PM

Nice bow Tony, congratulations

   :thumbsup:  

F-Manny

Title: Re: "Da Beast" - 1953 Kodiak Static Tip
Post by: ron w on August 10, 2012, 04:21:00 PM

Cool, I'm not sure I could string it if I wanted to.....LOL!

Title: Re: "Da Beast" - 1953 Kodiak Static Tip
Post by: Takedown on August 21, 2012, 12:42:00 PM

Great '53 K-4 hayslope! I'll bet that thang will really zip an arrow! I know my 53# K-4 is a quick stick.
Nice bow.
Harry