Several of us had the opportunity to shoot a few arrows through Bear's new model of the '59 Kodiak at the Baltimore Bowmen shoot and I wondered what you guys who have owned them for a while have to say about them one the "new" has worn off?  Is the first impression a lasting impression?  I'm thinking since I don't own a Bear I need to correct that...

Love mine after four month, this is a keeper for me.

iv'e seen a couple that now have drool over them ,but never shot one. they sure look and feel nice,gib

I like mine, Its shoots smooth & quiet. I had some trouble with the top limb tip overlay coming apart on the first one I had but,Bear took care of me & sent me a replacement at no cost what so ever. I would suggest shooting one & handling one (if you can find one) because the grips & finish work does vary.

I have no issues with the one I have other than the poorly installed leather grip.  Other than that, the bow fit and finish is excellent, BUT the real plus is the way it shoots.  

Folks are going to soon forget those high prices on those early '59 Kodiaks because this new one is superior.

Like Lon I am not a fan of the grip; the fit and finish on mine is perfect and it shoots just like my original '59s do.

I've shot mine off and on for 5 months now with my other bows in the "stable." I'm still impressed with the speed and quality of finish of the bow. Glad I purchased, I'd do it again.

Really enjoy shooting mine very light in the hand and quiet I have no problem with the leather wrap as do some that posted earlier it is definitely a keeper.....stabow

It's good to hear the positive reports.

I shot one saturday and it was sweet!
Im a lonbow guy but i will own one in the near future.

Good reports, had an order with 3rivers for two months now, went on **** the other nite low and behold there it was with free shipping.  Hope I didn't make a mistake by canceling my order with 3rivers till this one showed up?!!!

Man, I really need one of these...  

I loved it at Kalamazoo.  One of the top 2 or 3 bows I shot.  I would buy one in a heartbeat if it did not have a glossy finish and if I was not so enamored with my new Toelke Super D.  Really smooth, fast, quite and easy to shoot but I am thinking it is time to clear the herd of some recurves since I am enjoying the D shaped bow so much.

QuoteOriginally posted by AlanF:
Man, I really need one of these...      

              Got my eye on one too, Alan.  Shot one at Baltimore and just wanted to keep shooting it.  Unfortunately it was a demo Bear at the Bear booth so not for sale.  Had it been for sale I may have weakened on the spot!

Love mine.  Have had it for several months now and truly enjoy shooting it.  My grip is fine.  I was told by the Bear product manager at the Baltimore shoot that the early ones had cowhide grips.  Then they switched to deerskin. Mine is skived on the top but not the bottom.  Was also told the grips are skived on the original machine designed by Fred Bear.

Waiting to find a 50# er then I am jumping ALL over it    Especially after BlackHawk out his stamp of approval on it! Thanks Lon

Lon,

If you wouldn't mind bring yours to the July Flinttip shoot (if you're going).  I'd like to try one out.

Roger

Dave if you would like the contact info for a dealer with a lefty 50@28 (real purty too) I'll be happy to help out    ...

HA!  Temptation, get thee behind me!   :D  Thanks but I would prefer to go a bit lower in weight--no more than 45#.  

Heading to Cloverdale in a few minutes.  Let you know how it goes when I get back.

Roger that, Roger.