unfortunately I have composite stays, but that is a good idea and I have updated the listing to reflect that I would happily take some aluminum stays that are bendable.
It was alright, but I'd like to improve the fit. Maybe I'll try Stone Glacier this year. I went on a 7 day trip and my pack never got over 50lbs - it was livable.
Oh, just remembered. I got the curved stays and I think I need straight stays. I'll probably try that first before getting any other...