Any hunting platform duplex regrets

[MUDDYCRICK]

Like the title says....any hunting platform owners wished they had switched to a tactical frame??? I have an order in for a hunting duplex with aluminum stays, but was wondering if an 1/8" frame sheet would be make a more durable frame. Never owned a kifaru frame so I'm a complete newb.

 

[dmyran]

Absolutely love my hunting duplex. I don't regret it at all. I've only loaded mine to 80 lbs. But worked flawlessly.

 

[dotman]

I have the UL, same as hunting just diff stays. Not a single regret here, I think the tac is overkill but jmo.

 

[Manosteel]

Having been running Kifaru for awhile and getting the new duplex hunting frame with composite and arrow stays in time for all my hunts this season, I kinda wish I went with the tacticle version looking back. To much flex IN The new duplex frame with arrow stays for my taste, especially with loads in excess of 100 lbs. A stiffer board might have made the arrow stays more to my liking.

With the composite stays my new frame is golden!

 

[doncarpenter]

I went with the tactical duplex because I liked the thickness of the sheet in the previous versions of the duplex that I had. I'm glad I did, but i prefer a little more rigidity, some might not. I have both arrow stays and the composite. I have been using both to see which I like better and honestly I can't really decide. Both are comfortable. When using the arrow stays the frame still flexes a little when its not on your back even though its a thicker frame sheet.

 

[Tony Trietch]

I have the Hunting frame with the composite stays and could not be happier. I had arrow stays in my old Duplex last year for a few months but prefer the composite. Well worth the extra weight in my opinion.
Either way you will be pleased!

 

[mrbillbrown]

I'm running the UL frame and love the new thinner frame sheet. I don't feel I give up anything having the 1/16 frame sheet.

 

[Ryan R]

Only regret is spending the 10 bucks for the arrow kit because the fit with the composite stays is perfect haha....and not picking up a few accessory straps.

 

[dotman]

Having been running Kifaru for awhile and getting the new duplex hunting frame with composite and arrow stays in time for all my hunts this season, I kinda wish I went with the tacticle version looking back. To much flex IN The new duplex frame with arrow stays for my taste, especially with loads in excess of 100 lbs. A stiffer board might have made the arrow stays more to my liking.

With the composite stays my new frame is golden!

I never did try just a single arrow in each stay pocket, did you ever try 2 arrows in each stay pocket? I didn't notice much flex in the UL after it was all loaded up and on my back.

 

[TxTrapper]

I have the thicker sheet. I have tried it with arrows and do like it when in daypack mode but when I strap a hvy load on I much prefer the aluminum stays. It seems to fit tighter to my body and is a lot more stable as far as any sway goes.
I personally carry my load in with the aluminum stays and when set up switch to the arrows and then if need to haul anything hvy I just switch back to the the aluminum stays..

 

[WoodBow]

I have a regular hunting duplex. Not the new model. I have had 100+ lbs in it training. It is a solid performer with a heavy load. I do wish it was less rigid when not carrying much weight, such as when I use it as a daypack. But I guess you can't have your cake and eat it too. Maybe the thinner sheet is a good compromise of comfortable under heavy and light.

 

[mauidiver]

Im learning to really appreciate this frame. I would like to try composite stays under heavy loads, but daypack mode this thing rocks. Also debating if i needed the 26" when I'm 5'10. I do a lot of brush busting and the top of the frame always catches trees and brush. If I'm not carrying 100lb loads do you think a 24" would be ok? I'm still learning these frames. Thanks

 

[tipsntails7]

Im learning to really appreciate this frame. I would like to try composite stays under heavy loads, but daypack mode this thing rocks. Also debating if i needed the 26" when I'm 5'10. I do a lot of brush busting and the top of the frame always catches trees and brush. If I'm not carrying 100lb loads do you think a 24" would be ok? I'm still learning these frames. Thanks

I don't have a new frame but I always let my pack sag when nothing is in it, drops the frame below my head.

 

[Manosteel]

No, I just used a single arrow in each sleeve. Maybe 2 arrows would be better but the composite stays fit sooooooo good I don't see myself going back.

 

[hammer0419]

Im learning to really appreciate this frame. I would like to try composite stays under heavy loads, but daypack mode this thing rocks. Also debating if i needed the 26" when I'm 5'10. I do a lot of brush busting and the top of the frame always catches trees and brush. If I'm not carrying 100lb loads do you think a 24" would be ok? I'm still learning these frames. Thanks

Definitely go 26". More positive than negative. Some day when you may have a huge load you might be looking for that extra lift.