Bear Super Kodiak
Martin hunter
I have friend wanting to get into trad and he wants one of these. i was asked which one? I said IDK? They both look like great bows. What do you guys think...
I think that they are both good bows.
I'll stick my neck out and suggest the Hunter. I personally find them to be great shooting bows if you are into recurves.
I've only handled one newer Super Kodiak, and it was constructed very poorly. The newer Martin/Howatts are every bit the same bow that they have always been. If talking older bows, the differences would be negligible. The performance edge would go to the Martin/Howatts, regardless of year of birth.
thanks for info guys. I have not seen a new bear in person but after what apex says then I will recommend the martin to him. I have shot hunters in the past and they are great bows.
thanks again
I agree with Apex. The Howatt (now Martin) Hunter was/is one of the best recurve designs around.
I have both and the Martin IMO is the better of the two.