From: Dkincaid
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Date: 21-Aug-14 |
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Anyone have experience with a super k who draws greater than 30"? I love the looks of the bow but wonder how they stack? It will be a month or so before I can try one out in person so I figured I'd hit up the leather brawl.
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From: restless
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Date: 21-Aug-14 |
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they do make a 64" Super K. you know.
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From: SB
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Date: 21-Aug-14 |
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Yep! Get the 64 incher!
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From: camodave
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Date: 21-Aug-14 |
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I do not know about the current version of the Super Kodiak but my 1976 version is only 60 inches and I shoot it at about 31 inches of draw...it is 45 pounds at 28 inches and if it stacks the effect is minimal...I have yet to determine how stack is a liability anyway unless it somehow pushes you over your draw weight limit...we have become so accustomed to hearing how stack is a bad thing (often from people who have never experienced it) that we somehow believe the myth...I shoot best when the string gets ripped out of fingers and stack only helps to do that
DDave
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From: Dkincaid
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Date: 21-Aug-14 |
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I thought they only came in 60" good to know. I spent 25 years shooting bows that stacked at my draw and it worked OK for me. Then I experienced shooting bows that don't. I won't ever go back intentionally.
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From: goldentrout_one
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Date: 21-Aug-14 |
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Dkincald, you experience mirrors mine - first 20 years of shooting, 30" draw, a 58" howatt hunter, I never knew it was a problem until I bought a 60" super kodiak at a gun show on a whim, what a difference! Now, my go-to bows are 64", I just get better results with a longer bow.
I've shot a number of 60" super kodiaks, no stack issues that I can perceive, good shooters as far as I'm concerned. Given a choice though, I'd opt for a 64" model, but I wouldn't feel handicapped with a 60" model.
Camodave, I hear what you are saying about stack - why is it bad? It doesn't make sense to me either. My pet theory is, once you get into the 'stack' zone, small differences in draw length may disproportionally effect arrow velocity and/or arrow flight. if your anchor is rock-solid, being in the stack zone may have a negligible effect on your accuracy, but if you're like me and struggle with keeping the same anchor length, the effect on accuracy may be exaggerated. Of course, this is just speculation on my part.
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From: Pointer
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Date: 21-Aug-14 |
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I've owned several of the 64" models and I draw w bit over 30" and they were all great shooters, very comfortable. I also have a 60" model and that doesn't stack either. A little more finger pinch than I like but no stacking at all
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From: camodave
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Date: 21-Aug-14 |
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Hey guys...if you check out my recent thread "A pair to draw to" you will note I have ventured into a whole new realm of stack and finger pinch...the only thing is it works fine for me...I simply reverted to my preferred two fingers under release and bought a bow in a draw weight that I can handle that was built back in 1962 when Bear was using some very nice maple for their cores...oddly enough the limb geometry of those early Kodiak Magnums works just fine when drawn past where they have any business being...that may not be my number one hunting bow this fall but it will surely be my number one back up (simply because I have a very nice 1960 Kodiak that I have shot a lot more)...I am about to go moose hunting pretty soon and I hope to be able to show you how effective those bows can be
DDave
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From: biggame
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Date: 21-Aug-14 |
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Yes if you love that bow get the Grayling Green 64 inch and you should have nothing but smiles.
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From: Catsailor
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Date: 21-Aug-14 |
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Yes Biggame hit it on the head. If you want a 64" bow in a super K you will have to opt for the grayling green model which is priced higher than the other super K. I think it's about $100 more.
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From: Frank V
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Date: 21-Aug-14 |
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I draw 29" with a recurve & shot a SuperK quite a lot. Not a 30" draw, but didn't have any problems & no stacking.
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From: moosehunter
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Date: 21-Aug-14 |
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I have a early 1970's super K, 55lb x 64" that would love to accompany you on your moose hunt and launch the arrow.. PM me if you would like pics and a deal...
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From: tzolk
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Date: 21-Aug-14 |
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The 62" is not good for a long draw. It hits the wall a hair before 30".
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From: Florida lime
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Date: 21-Aug-14 |
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Todd, As far as I know, the SK was only made in the 60", and 64" versions.
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From: stagetek
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Date: 22-Aug-14 |
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What do you mean by greater than 30" ? If it's 32 or more you'll need the 64". I draw just under 31" and shoot both 60 and 64" lengths. I prefer the 64"ers.
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From: tzolk
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Date: 22-Aug-14 |
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Florida Lime, my bad yup, I meant the 60". That's the length I had as well as my buddy. I bet the 64" is a real smooth shooter for a 30" draw.
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From: GLF
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Date: 22-Aug-14 |
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Rip from fingers? You're gonna be holding the same weight no matter if its smooth or stack so no ripping,lol. Smooth is much more comfy to shoot than a terrible stacker. take it from a 32" draw stacks bad. Not to mention if your draw is off slightly from its normal length a bow that stacks could throw your spine off enough to make you miss your intended target. Not everyone can draw the exact same length each time under different positions. I'd rather have a smooth bow that half an inch doesn't mean much than a stacker that a half inch could throw spine way off.
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From: camodave
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Date: 19-Sep-14 |
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Not gonna apologize for what I prefer any more than I would expect you to apologize for what you like...nice part about living in the free world is that what I like is not determined by internet pundits
DDave
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From: bluefeather
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Date: 19-Sep-14 |
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I'm pulling 31" and shoot 2 SK's, one '66 45# @ 31" and one '69 54# @ 31" and they shoot both shoot great at that draw.
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From: Florida lime
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Date: 19-Sep-14 |
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I believe the first year for the SK was the 67 1/2.
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