Bear didn't introduce the Super Kodiak until 1967. Actually, it didn't appear until the 67 1/2 supplement catalog.It's a common mistake to see the 1953 patent date and think that's the year of manufacture, but Bear put that patent date on all their recurves for many years.

The Super isn't nearly as popular with collectors and shooters as the regular Kodiak, so it's not worth as much.On a good day, you canpick them up for under $200 on Ebay.