New Frame and Bags from Kifaru International

[Travis Bertrand]

Hey Ryan, is the the fastest thread we have had on here? Close? Is there a way to know?

 

[Ryan Avery]

It's not there yet. Aron's first live hunt was the fastest growing thread. But this one has potential

http://www.rokslide.com/forums/showthread.php?3116-Aron-Snyder-and-Marc-Gutman-s-Colorado-Live-Hunt

 

[Ryan Avery]

Dave, I changed the video link's. Can you open them now???

 

[actionshooter]

How adjustable? Will it fit a guy, say 6'5"-long torso?
Thats been one of my problems with Kifaru stuff in the past

 

[Doj4Whlr]

The bikini frame definitely looks great. Question: Is the top stabilizer / crossbar adjustable to accomadate various width preferences or is the width fixed? Specifically curious if the width at the points at which the shoulder straps connect is adjustable.

 

[Doj4Whlr]

You're going to make me get out of my GG yet! I'll be watching this.

 

[chippewawarrior]

Interesting? I'm in if...a KU (mil-spec nylon) High Camp bag will be produced? I absolutely LOVE my KU 3700, but I would gladly sacrifice adding a few ounces to have the load bearing capabilities of a Duplex frame! My KU 3700 is like 3lbs, yet a DT2 is north of 7lbs, so going to a Standard Duplex frame/bag was just too much extra weight for me. It seems like the Bikini Duplex will shave a ton of weight off. Plus, I have had zero issues with the durability of the KU material in the environments I am hunting in, so I will be keeping a watchful eye...

 

[Aron Snyder]

There's no hydration sleeve, but we did install a quick release tab loop for hanging your bladder.

This belt is the same as the Duplex belt, but with a little different material.

There will not be an offering in the KU material.

Looks awesome. Couple of questions, is there a hydration/misc sleeve inside? Is there a divider inside? Is the belt the same as the duplex series or interchangeable with the duplex belt? Lastly, its already very light weight but will there be a KU bag version of the highcamp/etc? Woops, more than a couple questions.
Thanks

 

[Aron Snyder]

The frame in the video has a 26" frame

This will only be available with the composite stays. We offer both standard and flat back composite stays now, so this should fit just about everyone.

Yes, the bags will only come in Coyote Brown.

Is the frame size 26 " ? and is that the only ht. offered?

Also with aluminum bendable stays an option with the frame?



^^ and one more- did I read that right above- the bags for these frames will only come in Coyote brown?- or is that just right now.

 

[Aron Snyder]

Yes, only in black. There's a significant weight increase when you run the standard colors and webbing.

I've been running the Bikini frame on my Highlander DT1 bag and it doesn't look bad at all.

Is the bikini frame only offered in black? I'm feeling like swapping my DT frame for a bikini frame and keeping my DT1 bag

 

[Aron Snyder]

That depends on your torso length, but the Bikini frame has 26" stays and that will fit a torso up to 23 inches.

Were you using a standard 26" Duplex before?

We fit Tim Gillingham recently and he's 6' 5" with a 22" torso and had plenty of shoulder lift.

How adjustable? Will it fit a guy, say 6'5"-long torso?
Thats been one of my problems with Kifaru stuff in the past

 

[Aron Snyder]

The adjustment system on the Bikini is like the Duplex, so it only adjusts in height, not width.

The bikini frame definitely looks great. Question: Is the top stabilizer / crossbar adjustable to accomadate various width preferences or is the width fixed? Specifically curious if the width at the points at which the shoulder straps connect is adjustable.

 

[DEW]

Aron is the frame going to be available with 24" stays? Thanks DEW

 

[Aron Snyder]

That question is above my pay grade, so I will need to confirm , but I'm guessing it will be. I'll keep you posted....

Aron is the frame going to be available with 24" stays? Thanks DEW

 

[Tim M]

so what are the odds that i will be able to change he frame in the order I placed the other day to the bikini frame?
it is exactly what i was wanting as i was trying to decide between the KU and DT packs.
even if I have to just cancle the frame part of my order until the new ones are available

 

[Aron Snyder]

so what are the odds that i will be able to change he frame in the order I placed the other day to the bikini frame?
it is exactly what i was wanting as i was trying to decide between the KU and DT packs.
even if I have to just cancle the frame part of my order until the new ones are available

I don't think that will be an issue.

Give the office a call on Wednesday and we'll get it figured out.

 

[luke moffat]

Aron, whats the word on how hard it will be to retrofit a Longhunter or DT bag to the frame given they are buckles not K-Locs??

 

[Aron Snyder]

Aron, whats the word on how hard it will be to retrofit a Longhunter or DT bag to the frame given they are buckles not K-Locs??

All you'll have to do is cut of the female buckles...

The tab loops left over from where the female buckles were located will be your attachment points for the K hooks.

 

[Tim M]

Sounds good Aron, i'll give them a call and see what we can get figured out.
It really looks like this frame will have the slight bit of give that the KU and T1 frames have but still be able to be used as a seperate meat hauler if I am seeing it correctly.

 

[luke moffat]

All you'll have to do is cut of the female buckles...

The tab loops left over from where the female buckles were located will be your attachment points for the K hooks.

Gotcha so you can't really swap from Bikini frame back to G2 frame then without some creative sewing huh?