New Bear Recurves...What Is Your Pick and Why?

Nala · October 29, 2015, 02:15:00 AM

Hey all,

I just finished looking at the lineup for Bear. WOW! They have got some seriously great looking bows! I really can't say that I have a favorite, but that BLACK Super K is just gorgeous.

Now, back to the question at hand. Lets say that you can have any Bear recurve you want from this years line. Which one would you take and why?

If I was forced to pick, I am pretty sure I'd go with the Takedown because I have wanted one of those for such a LONG time. I don't want a wall hanger, I'd be shooting that baby. Taking it into the woods chasing pigs too.
Oh well...maybe some day.

Your turn.

Nalajr

Panzer · October 29, 2015, 06:37:00 AM

For me it would have to be the "59 Kodiak." I have owned a couple of Bear bows in the past but the "Kodiak" is the only one that I have really ever wanted.

woodchucker · October 29, 2015, 07:10:00 AM

A "B" Handle, Kodiak T/D with #1 limbs!!!!!

After wanting & wishing, for over 40 years... I bought a Two-Tone "A" Handle with #1 limbs from Big Jim... I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!

Possumjon · October 29, 2015, 08:34:00 AM

I've got the 59 and love it. It's thin handle works great for my hands and in my opinion it's a beautiful bow

Marc B. · October 29, 2015, 08:37:00 AM

TD. I have a 2012 B riser and love it. Big Jim is delivering a 2 tone riser to the house today

M60gunner · October 29, 2015, 08:58:00 AM

If I had the choice my pick would be the 59. For some reason, maybe old age, I want to go a little retro. That bow, wood arrows, and a back quiver from that era. Maybe find a leather cover Bear bow quiver to use for hunting as well.

Sirius Black · October 29, 2015, 10:39:00 AM

'59. I'm a low wrist shooter.

VA Elite · October 29, 2015, 10:43:00 AM

I think I'd go with the Super K black beauty...just because it's so darn pretty

dbd870 · October 29, 2015, 12:42:00 PM

As much as I love the KMags and the Black SuperK I think I'd go with an A riser and make a 56" bow.

last arrow · October 29, 2015, 08:00:00 PM

I'm with you on the takedown and the new ones feel real good. However, the black Super K shoots as good as it looks.

WESTBROOK · October 29, 2015, 08:21:00 PM

64" Super K..... green of course

Mike Gerardi · October 29, 2015, 08:27:00 PM

I would like to shoot the new 59 kodiak. Trying to talk myself out of one. The 59 is what I have always thought a old bear bow was suppose to look like.

sore fingers · October 29, 2015, 10:50:00 PM

You are right. Some really nice lookin bows there. As much as i would want to own a 59, I would have to pick the Super Grizzly. Just love the lines of the Grizzly and that dark look is fine.

Longtoke · October 30, 2015, 03:56:00 AM

man hard choices, I would either go with the 59 or the super griz

Petrichor · October 30, 2015, 04:03:00 AM

Just made this choice myself.... To be fair the take down and the 59 were not in my price range. I shot the Montana, Grizzly, super grizzly, au sable, and martin savannah (I know its not a bear) and I ended up picking the good ole Grizzly.

Longtoke · October 30, 2015, 04:27:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by dahyer:
Just made this choice myself.... To be fair the take down and the 59 were not in my price range. I shot the Montana, Grizzly, super grizzly, au sable, and martin savannah (I know its not a bear) and I ended up picking the good ole Grizzly.

I know the struggle. Heart says "brand new kodiak 59!!" pocket book says "used grizzly"

VA Elite · October 30, 2015, 04:31:00 AM

kodiak 59 is starting to catch my eye, but geez the price is way off for me!!

59Alaskan · October 30, 2015, 06:06:00 AM

I keep holding out hoping they re-introduce the best bow they ever made, which is a 62" Grizzly.

Of the current line up, I would pick a B handle with #3 limbs. I Actually like the black riser over the two tone.

Why? I prefer longer bows and the availability of completely interchangeable limbs from multiple sources is attractive

SAM E. STEPHENS · October 30, 2015, 06:42:00 AM

Take Down first then any of the others , the TDs have treated me very well over the years...

,,,Sam,,,

Nala · October 31, 2015, 12:28:00 AM

I really like the 59 too. If I ever got one, it would have to be a USED one. Which brings me to a question...

What does a decent, USED 59 go for these days? I shoot RIGHT and between 45 and 50.

Same question for the Takedowns, both in A and B handles. I've never handled either one so who knows, I could end up wanting a B instead of an A.

I'm asking because I'd like to start putting a bit back here and there to save for one of these. I'd probably sell my 1971 Grizzly to raise more money towards it.

Thanks all.

Nalajr