Bear Archery Kodiak Magnum vs Bear Archery Super Kodiak
A spec-by-spec, CareScore™-driven breakdown of these two traditional recurve bows. Every metric is normalised and weighted so the winner is decided by the data.
The verdict
Winner: the Bear Archery Super Kodiak — CareScore 41.5 vs 28.8.
The Bear Archery Super Kodiak takes this matchup with a CareScore of 41.5, a 12.7-point margin over the Bear Archery Kodiak Magnum. It pulls ahead most on amo bow length, lightest draw offered and heaviest draw offered. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | Bear Archery Kodiak Magnum | Bear Archery Super Kodiak |
|---|---|---|
| Street Price | $549.99 | $629.99 |
| Lightest Draw Offered | 35 lb | 30 lb |
| Heaviest Draw Offered | 60 lb | 65 lb |
| AMO Bow Length | 52" | 60" |
| Mass Weight | — | — |
| Construction(ref) | One-piece | One-piece |
| Brace Height Window(ref) | 7.0–8.0" | 8.0–9.0" |
| Handedness(ref) | Right-only | Both |
| Warranty(ref) | Unpublished | Unpublished |
| Specs won | 1 | 3 |
| CareScore | 28.8 | 41.5 |