How old is to old????

WornVanes · 02-14-2005, 03:23 PM

A guy has a Fred Bear 70inch Kodiak longbow made in the mid 50`s that looks like new.
Are old bows like that prone to breakage, are there warning signs or do they just break.
I`m thinking about buying it but don`t want to have it explode in my face.
Thanks.

LBR · 02-14-2005, 05:19 PM

If you can't find any cracks or delaminations, and it doesn't creak or crack when you draw it, then you should be good to go. Listen close and draw it back a little at a time, let down, draw a little further, etc. several times. Dacron only for the string, and keep the arrow weight up.

Chad

WornVanes · 02-14-2005, 05:33 PM

Thanks LBR i`ll check it over, i`d like to own it it`s a beautiful bow.
I`ll post a pic if i get it.
Thanks.

WornVanes · 02-21-2005, 07:23 AM

mshane · 02-21-2005, 07:58 AM

I'm shooting an early 60s Root Brushmaster for a bowfishin rig and it shoots pretty darn good. Like Chad said, just watch for cracks in the finish or delams.......

moose1915 · 02-21-2005, 03:15 PM

man , don't shoot it!!!!

unstring it now, and send it to me, i'll dispose of it safely for you!!

WornVanes · 02-21-2005, 03:28 PM

Was out shooting it today a little, man does it shoot nice, i`m new to traditional but i was putting them in foot, foot and half groups at 20 yards.
I can see it`s all about doing the same thing over and over and learning to judge distances.
What a blast, glad i bought one, next i have to get used to carrying one around without running into everything, use to the short compound.