WTK: Kifaru Aluminum stays

[JoshTX]

I'm looking to have someone make me some aluminum stays for a DT frame I bought. Obviously, they no longer offer these and since I don't have an ass, I need an aluminum option to bend to my curvature. Does anyone remember what type of aluminum the OG stays were and the dimensions?

Thanks in advance

 

[Grassymike]

Josh ,I have an original Kifaru frame that I bought with a Longhunter pack bag in around 2005. I could pull one of the stays out and send pics if that would help.

 

[JoshTX]

Man that would be very helpful

 

[4090Sharps]

When I did a DIY version a few years back, I found that they used 3/16" thick 6061 T6.

^Not sure if that was Duplex, Duplex Tactical, or both. Sorry!

 

[JoshTX]

When I did a DIY version a few years back, I found that they used 3/16" thick 6061 T6.

^Not sure if that was Duplex, Duplex Tactical, or both. Sorry!

Thanks. This is still helpful

 

[Grassymike]

Here are some pics. 3/16 x 1'' wide and mine were 26 '' for a 26'' frame. No markings to say what type of Aluminium. ORIGINAL Duplex frame.

 

[JoshTX]

Here are some pics. 3/16 x 1'' wide and mine were 26 '' for a 26'' frame. No markings to say what type of Aluminium. ORIGINAL Duplex frame.

That helps a ton. Thank you sir

 

[mrbillbrown]

No help with the aluminum stays but I have a very flat back/no ass situation. Years ago, Aron had me switch to carbon arrow shafts and it worked perfectly for me. It felt like the straighter and flatter the frame was the better it stuck to me. Aron said I only needed 1 arrow shaft per side but I used a pair in each stay pocket for peace of mind. Didn’t have any issues for countless trips.


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[JoshTX]

No help with the aluminum stays but I have a very flat back/no ass situation. Years ago, Aron had me switch to carbon arrow shafts and it worked perfectly for me. It felt like the straighter and flatter the frame was the better it stuck to me. Aron said I only needed 1 arrow shaft per side but I used a pair in each stay pocket for peace of mind. Didn’t have any issues for countless trips.


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Thanks Bill. I may look into that if i dont source some stays. Hope all is well