Pack riding to high?

socalhntr · Feb 12, 2016

Just got the Kuiu Icon Pro 3200 tall frame. I have adjusted it every which way but rides high and if I slightly tilt my head back it hits the pack which is annoying. In the pic I have it sitting lower on my hips than I like with about 30#. I like the way packs fit with the hip belt running center of my iliac crest. No matter what I do the frame rides high. Will going with the regular frame make a difference?

socalhntr · Feb 12, 2016

Not sure why the pic is sideways.

Where's Bruce? · Feb 12, 2016

That's a unique feature added for the benefit of California hunters because we have so many mt. lions here. It'll keep em from sinking their canines into your neck. <g>

Xtreme007 · Feb 12, 2016

I had same problem with my Pack. Ended up I had it adjusted to high. Had to lengthen the torso adjustments.

bpctcb · Feb 12, 2016

I think the problem is with those long stays/the frame; they angle forwards towards your head. If they are aluminum then bend about the top 6" of the stays back at least 15 degrees away from you head. If they aren't aluminum they I think you're out of luck.

BP

socalhntr · Feb 12, 2016

Bruce thats hilarious! I was thinking the same thing. I have adjusted up and down and same outcome unless the hip belt rides very low which is uncomfortable for me. My buddy with the same build and his 7200 does not ride that high.

COlineman78 · Feb 12, 2016

bpctcb said:
I think the problem is with those long stays/the frame; they angle forwards towards your head. If they are aluminum then bend about the top 6" of the stays back at least 15 degrees away from you head. If they aren't aluminum they I think you're out of luck.

BP

It's a Kuiu pack, it is carbon fiber. It looks like you have the shoulder straps cinched down too tight. Loosen the shoulder staps and tighten the load lifters. You may have to slide the chest strap down and the load lifter attachment to the shoulder straps might need to go forward.

LaHunter · Feb 12, 2016

Why not just get the regular frame if the tall size frame is too tall???
Yes, getting the regular size frame will make a difference, it is about 2" shorter I think.

bhylton · Feb 12, 2016

i have the same pack. like has been said you need to make the torso longer. loosen the lifter and shoulder straps, lengthen the torso which will move the pack down then re tighten your straps. your might need to move where the load lifter contacts your shoulder once your adjust it

5MilesBack · Feb 13, 2016

bhylton said:
like has been said you need to make the torso longer.

If he makes the torso longer, won't that force the belt to ride lower? How do you keep the belt in the same position but adjust the height of the pack frame lower?

socalhntr · Feb 13, 2016

Yout right 5miles. I have tried that. Vottimlune is U need the regular. Their CS said go with the tall and if doesnt fit exchange it which I will do this week.

Piscatory_4 · Mar 2, 2016

What is Kuiu's recomendation for frame size and individual height/torso length etc? Can't see anything on the Kuiu site about frame sizing.

COlineman78 · Mar 2, 2016

Piscatory_4 said:
What is Kuiu's recomendation for frame size and individual height/torso length etc? Can't see anything on the Kuiu site about frame sizing.

Frame Size	Regular	Tall
Torso Length
Inch	15 - 17	17.5 - 22
Centimeters	38.1 - 43.2	44.5 - 56

Hip Belt	S/M	L/XL
Fits waist size	Less than 34"	34" and over

From my experience, the tall is a little generous and I would say it doesn't do too well over 19 or 20.

Piscatory_4 · Mar 2, 2016

COlineman78 said:
Frame Size Regular Tall
Torso Length
Inch 15 - 17 17.5 - 22
Centimeters 38.1 - 43.2 44.5 - 56

Hip Belt S/M L/XL
Fits waist size Less than 34" 34" and over

From my experience, the tall is a little generous and I would say it doesn't do too well over 19 or 20.

Thanks. Being an 18 inch torso puts me in the middle of that. I found the sizing in the kuiu blog about pack introductions.

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