1956-58 Bear KODIAC Fast flight safe?

[Zradix]

Hey gang,

I'm working on a 56-58 60" 52# Bear Kodiac with white glass.
I haven't narrowed down the years any closer.
The tips have some glass layered on them from the factory.

Is this bow fast flight safe?

Thanks      

John

[woodchucker]

NO!!!!!!!!!!  

The tip overlays, are actualy laminated cardboard...

[last arrow]

I agree, Bear did not start using fiberglass in their. tips until about 1960.  The old paper micarta tips should not be used with modern string materials.

[Zradix]

oh..I had no idea it was micarta.
..looked like layers of white and black glass to me.

Thank you

[Bill Turner]

No way I would put fast flite on that bow. Why take the chance? Reward not worth the risk.  

[Hud]

White glass, sounds like a 58.  The overlays are colored paper and can be replaced with fiberglass, but I would be reluctant to try because of the age and the glue was probably epoxy for the wood to glass and Urac for the wood to wood laminations.