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#1 on this list
Super Kodiak
Bear Archery
The classic American hunting recurve, still one of the smoothest-drawing production bows made.
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#2 on this list
PSA III
Black Widow
Hand-built takedown with exceptional limb quality and a grip that repeats shot after shot.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Super Kodiak | PSA III |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Bear Archery | Black Widow |
| Bow Type | Recurve Hunting Bow | — |
| Riser | Dymondwood | — |
| Limbs | Fiberglass Laminate | — |
| Key Feature | Smooth Draw, Legendary Design | — |
| Model | — | PSA III |
| Type | — | Takedown Recurve |
| Construction | — | Hand-built, Laminated |
| Limb Core | — | Maple |
| Draw | — | Smooth, Stack-free |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
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
PSA III
- Unmatched build quality and attention to detail
- Exceptionally smooth, stack-free draw cycle
- Highly consistent and repeatable grip design
- Powerful, quiet, and accurate arrow flight
- Excellent durability and heirloom longevity
- Premium price point is a significant investment
- Not the lightest recurve on the market
- Lead times can be long for custom orders
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