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Hex Series Limbs
Border
Hyperbolic limb geometry that stores more energy at short draws than anything else in traditional archery.
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Super Kodiak
Bear Archery
The classic American hunting recurve, still one of the smoothest-drawing production bows made.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Hex Series Limbs | Super Kodiak |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Border Archery | — |
| Product Type | Recurve Limbs | — |
| Core Material | Foam & Carbon (typically) | — |
| Draw Profile | Smooth, efficient energy storage | — |
| Intended Use | Hunting, Target Archery | — |
| Limb Geometry | Hyperbolic Recurve | — |
| Maker | — | Bear Archery |
| Bow Type | — | Recurve Hunting Bow |
| Riser | — | Dymondwood |
| Limbs | — | Fiberglass Laminate |
| Key Feature | — | Smooth Draw, Legendary Design |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Hex Series Limbs
- Exceptional energy storage and arrow speed
- Smooth draw cycle with minimal stacking
- High stability and accuracy for hunting
- Durable, high-tech carbon/foam construction
- Performance advantage at shorter draw lengths
- Significantly higher price point
- Unconventional aesthetic might not appeal to all
- Requires precise tuning for optimal performance
- Limited availability through specialty retailers
Super Kodiak
- Exceptionally smooth draw cycle
- Legendary reliability and robust build quality
- Stable and intuitive to shoot
- Excellent balance and maneuverability
- Classic aesthetics and traditional hunting feel
- One-piece design is less compact than take-down models
- Requires significant practice for consistent accuracy
- No modern adjustment features
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