Kifaru Stays

tm7554

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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?
 

unm1136

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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

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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.
 

MattB

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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).
 

drake7

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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.
 
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