I did the same thing, i went back to my old decision matrix template from engineering school and graded 8 or 9 different packs from different mfg. I was leaning towards a MR metcalf - then i found out SG and Kifaru were the only that had frames for people with curved backs.
Got to try on an SG x frame today and the krux to compare (with ~45#) and the xframe fit like a glove.
There arent any dealers in Ga but im on a work trip in Springfield and as luck would have it, a local archery shop had their stuff to i got to see the full line, which was pretty cool. Now to...
So i did the test where you stick your hand behind your back against the wall, and i could fit my whole fist and then some. Does that mean i should only consider frames that have curved stays? Will anything flat be uncomfortable to me?
The two curved back options ive found in my research were...
Is there any interest in doing a meet n' greet? Since there are no retailers in our area it would be a good opportunity to lay hands on some of these packs before buying one, or if you wanted to trade/sell.
Even if it's after this season - the opener coming up may not be ideal timing.