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  1. drthornton

    FS Kifaru Bikini DT2 with Grabit and Pouches

    Selling due to limited use. No rips, tears or blood stains. - Black Bikini Frame 26" Composite Stays Normal Back - DT2 bag in Coyote - Standard Lid in Coyote - 2 x Mulitcam Med Hip Pockets - Grab-it in Coyote - Large Bikini Belt 40" of padding-single PALS(currently mounted to the frame) -...
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    KUIU ICON 3000 bag on 2012 Frame?

    I am letting my Elk buddy use my KUIU pack for our upcoming hunts together. I have a 2012 ICON which had a 7000 bag on it. I also have the 2011 3000" bag and the adapter kit but I can't figure out how to put in on the 2012 frame. I am pretty sure there used to be a KUIU video on how to do it...
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    For Sale: KUIU ICON Frame, 7000 & 3000 Bags Vias

    Cleaning out Hunting gear. - 2012 KUIU ICON 7000 w/carbon frame. Used 1 Elk season. Great shape except a few mouse chew holes(See pics). Little sucker got into my pickup bed with a topper on it and chewed one of the long pockets trying to get to my trail mix. Also has 2 hip belt pockets. -...
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    For Sale: Kifaru Black Bikini Belt...Medium or Small?

    I bought a black bikini frame used. The belt size was sold to me as a medium. It has no size markings on it. All I can say is the padding measures 32". I have a 38" waist and I bought large belt that measures 40" that fits much better. I would think would be perfect for someone that wears...
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    Rokslide Trade/Rent/Loan Program?

    I was reading a post on another forum about “Optics Rental” yesterday. I had seen some sites before that rented gear and have recommended to guys just starting out or for special and uncommon hunts. It got me to thinking about the mountains of gear allot of us sit on which goes unused for the...
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    Sitka Ascent Tall on Sale Cabela's

    Sitka Ascent Tall Pants on sale for $99.88. They only had 36 and 38s left a few minutes ago...
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    Suunto Core Wrist Strap Thing-a-Ma-Jig broke

    So the little rubber thing-a-ma-jig that holds down the extra slack of the wrist strap after you buckle it broke last night. It's the little rubber box open on both ends that slides on the strap. I did a search today for it but I don't really know what it's called to even search for it. All I...
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    Zen Ray low prices and 15% off

    I am buying my father in-law a set of glass for x-mas. Went thru the normal cast of characters in the $200 range and came across a site called www.wayfair.com. Sounds hokey but it's legit. Anyway, they have a decent optics selection at good prices. In addition to good prices they are having...
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    30% off Marmot and free Shipping

    Just got an email from www.backcountry.com. They are having a 30% off sale on Marmot stuff and free 2 day shipping on orders over $50. Some really good deals so I thought I would pass it along...
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    Dealling with Mule Deer Velvet

    I leave for NV in 12 days for an archery Mule Deer hunt. Should I kill a mountable critter what should I do, if anything, with the velvet on the antlers? I will be the only hunter so once I kill we (WV Hunter and I) will haul it out and head to Vegas(300 miles and 6 hours). I will have an...
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    New String/Cable Delima...Need Opinions

    So Leave for Nevada for a Mule Deer hunt on 8/7. 5 weeks ago I ordered new strings and cables from my pro shop. They said it was gonna be 2 weeks. Well they finally shipped from thier supplier(I assume Winner's Choice) today and will not be available for install until Tuesday 7/31. Assuming...
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    Trekking Poles Standard or Anti-Shock?

    I am purchasing my first set of trekking poles for an upcoming high country archery Mule Deer hunt. I have decided on the Leki Corklite Aergon. Now I have to decide if I want Anti-shock. I have read it helps with cushion while downhilling but would like some real world opinions. Also note I...
  13. drthornton

    Nevada 2nd Draw?

    Does anyone know the ins and outs of the 2nd draw in Nevada? - Does NV release a list with tags available for 2nd draw? - If you did not apply in the first draw can you still apply in the 2nd? - Can you get Bonus Pts in the 2nd Draw? Thanks
  14. drthornton

    Suunto Core

    I've decided to get a Suunto Core watch but there are so many different configurations available. I guess my biggest question is what are your experiences with the regular LCD display and the Black LCD. The Black looks cool but may not be as easy to read as the regular and since I am not...
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    Arizona Deer/Sheep Points?

    Looking to get my AZ Deer and Sheep Points but it's not available online. Read some about getting Apps in before 5/25 to make sure if you have problems they can more easily be fixed. Am I missing something or is the online App just not available yet?
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    Nikon ED50 Skin

    Got my new Nikon ED50 yesterday. The soft pouch that comes with it is OK I guess for storage and packing but I would like to have a form fitted skin of some sort. Did a little looking last night on line and could not find anything. After thinking about it I don't recall ever seeing any hunt...
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    First Lite Kenab Pants?

    I need more Camo clothes like I need a hole in the head but I had a goal of putting together a MAX-1 set for 2012. I got the FL Chama and picked up Some Core 4 Switchback pants to match. For the past couple years I have used Sitka Ascent and Core Zip Ts which have done great except I wish the...
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