Kifaru Stays

[tm7554]

How hard is it to change from aluminum to carbon on the duplex? Has anyone done this and was it worth it for the weight savings?

 

[Aron Snyder]

How hard is it to change from aluminum to carbon on the duplex? Has anyone done this and was it worth it for the weight savings?

Easy going from aluminum to carbon.

 

[rhunter424]

http://www.kifaruforums.net/showthread.php?t=32681

 

[squeekieslayer]

Like aron said, aluminum to carbon should be easy... getting the carbon ones out is a different story all together hahaha

Joe

 

[unm1136]

In my attempt to lighten my pack while having money for other (admittedly Kifaru) toys I am not opposed to going with the composite stays. A while back the HPG forum had some tips to swap out the aluminum stays with lighter aluminum stays, for a much lower price point, at 8 ounces savings, which is nearly what the composite offers. I am planning on trying this, but I have to say, when I am standing my pack up in front of me and shooting off of the frame between the stays the rigidity really helps, so I may end up with Kifaru composite stays, anyway. But for about 15 bucks, it is worth a try.

pat

 

[Duk Dog]

Having read various threads it looks like if a person is unsure if stays may need to be adjusted to fit your back properly then aluminum is the only option? I assume the composites cannot be adjusted.

 

[Cabman]

AL to carbon is easy. saved me 8 ounces on my duplex I believe.

 

[MattB]

Having read various threads it looks like if a person is unsure if stays may need to be adjusted to fit your back properly then aluminum is the only option? I assume the composites cannot be adjusted.

Correct, although there are 2 different shapes of composite stays (regular and flat back).

 

[Duk Dog]

Correct, although there are 2 different shapes of composite stays (regular and flat back).

Perfect, that's how I'd read it but wanted to be sure. Thanks.

 

[drake7]

Correct, although there are 2 different shapes of composite stays (regular and flat back).

I was not aware the composite stays we're available in reg and flat back. In Aron's video (regarding stays) he shows the composite as an option for only those with a standard back. If this is true I will want to revise my order and save the weight.

 

[Aron Snyder]

We offer both the flat and standard options with the composite stays.

 

[drake7]

Thanks Aron. I will revise my order with Angie on Monday.
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