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For sale: Kifaru Hunting Platform frame - 24" ultralight composite stays, small waistbelt (31"-34"), Wolf Grey shoulder straps and belt. Kifaru Argali bag - Wolf Grey, 7000cu.in., 3 compression straps per side, 2 compressions straps on bottom, snow collar that folds over as a lid, 2 rows molle webbing on the bottom third of each side, tab loops for attachment of belt pouches or spotting scope pouch. Kifaru accessories - belt pouch size small, nalgene bottle pouch, Grab It 2 (all accessories in Wolf Grey). Pack has been owned for 2 years and used on 3 hunts and 2 fly fishing trips. I have never transported meat in this pack because I've failed to take an animal each time = no blood or other stains, no odors, no mold/mildew. ZERO rips, tears, or holes; no damage whatsoever to the frame, waistbelt, or shoulder straps. Pack bag and accessories all freshly cleaned in the washing machine and frame washed in the sink; all air-dried in the back yard. Photos below show the pack assembled without any pouches in both a completely compressed/smallest profile mode and filled/expanded with a 12 degree down sleeping bag. In addition to the 6 side compression straps and 2 bottom compression straps, there is also an over-the-top compression strap that runs over the middle of the snow collar. Dual front straps buckle to the lid or the optional Guide or Organizer Pocket lids from Kifaru. I have used this as a day pack compressed all the way down with only rain gear and kill kit in it and hauled enough for 7 days, 6 miles in (70lbs including camera gear and optics). Although I do not own a Stone Glacier, EXO Mountain, or Mystery Ranch pack I cannot imagine a frame handling weight better than this. I've been a Kifaru user since 2002, both overseas in combat and here at home for hunting, fishing, and general backpacking. I am selling this because I need a taller frame and different set up for what I have coming up. $450 firm (will ship at buyers expense). I am in Queen Creek but work in Phoenix. I am able to meet for you to look over and try on most afternoons after 1600 or weekends. Thanks for looking.

At the risk of sounding a little creepy: Four (4) pairs of aerowool boxer briefs, size Med. Two are unworn, 2 have been worn one time each. All have been washed. These are too big for me at a 31 waist. They do not fit me like a semi-compression short and thats what I prefer. Im 58, 170. If youre a solid 32 waist up to about 36 (depending on how you like them to fit) these would be perfect. They do not shrink in the dryer. I promise Im completely clean, zero diseases or other maladies. Offered at half price, $20 each. I have 2 black, 1 tan, and 1 green. All 4 for $75.

LMAO, the responses to this are worth the effort whether I sell them or not! But................ SPF!!

No sh!t, I’m expecting a good time...

I recently made the commitment to try the Valkyrie Archery system. Its a lot of money but the longevity and precision of their products appeal to me. It attaches to the shaft with a glue on outsert, the "centerpin sleeve" as they call it. This puts a premium on the quality of glue and the adhesion you get. I've tried 2-part epoxy which winds up being too thick for the space within the sleeve and shaft to get in there well. I've tried Gorilla Glue which is what Valkyrie features in their installation video before now recommending AAE Max Impact. In both instances I've had the field point and sleeve pull off the shaft when removing them from a Rinehart target, 4 times. The same thing happened with Easton Ti half-outs prior to this. I'm prepping the shaft with acetone and sandpaper, cleaning the inside of the sleeves, and letting them cure overnight. I suspect heat, both ambient air temp and friction, is degrading the integrity of the glue. I'm trying the AAE Max Impact now but that product also lists as one of its advantages the ability to heat and remove components so honestly, this may be a step backwards. What bombproof, temp resistant glue have you guys been using that stand up to daily shooting? Other than this issue I'm very happy with the performance of this system. Thanks.

12 Black Eagle X-Impact shafts, 250/.001, 27" carbon to carbon. Purchased new and built to test various point weights and fletch configurations. The fletched shafts (8) have seen no more than 4 shots per shaft and none have hit anything but a Rinehart broadhead target. The dozen have built as follows: 4 unfletched bare shafts, no inserts, nock only. 6 Flex Fletch FFP300 vanes (3" parabolic) 4-fletch, VAP grey half-out, VPA aluminum footer. 2 Flex Fletch FFP360 vanes (3.6" parabolic) 3-fletch, VAP grey half-out, VPA aluminum footer. The VAP half-out and VPA footer weigh a total of 42gr for those of you calculating FOC. Both can be removed and the shaft cleaned up if you prefer a different insert/half-out/outsert. These are Black Eagle's nano diameter shaft with an inside diameter of .165". They are 250 spine and .001" straightness tolerance, 9.5gr per inch. I have a 27.5" draw length and these are cut long for my preference; the arrow I've decided on is cut an inch shorter. These will include all orange Black Eagle micro nocks and new/unused black aluminum outserts, both of which are included when purchased retail. If you are 28.5" draw length or shorter and need a stiff, lightweight shaft these are in perfect condition. Selling due to my need for a weaker spined shaft. $100, firm.

Did that. He recommended AAE Max Impact. But again, my suspicion is that this will fail in our heat because Brent advertises it as being heat removable which plays directly into one of the major benefits of the Valkyrie system that the components are reusable. I've taken apart many arrows by heating a field point and pulling the things apart but this appears to be designed to do that. I also called AAE with the same question. They believe I won't have any problems. Just wondering what everyone is using and whether or not they've experienced similar problems.

Kifaru. You won't ever need another pack.

Extremely well cared for Hatch fly fishing reel suitable for 5 and 6 weight lines. I am the original owner and purchased this new from Telluride Angler in 2015. Zero damage or dings and with only a few extremely minor scratch dots on the bottom of the frame (see last photo). Comes loaded with a Scientific Anglers Sharkwave WF 6 fly line, also undamaged. This reel has caught trout on the Lower Dolores, Animas, Yellowstone, and Colorado Rivers on a Scott Radian 906. Powerful drag function and flawless operation. $400

You're speaking my language, friend. I typically get wrapped around the axle about the smallest details and its something I have to specifically think about and avoid doing. Archery, fly fishing, and precision rifles, all of which are either passions or professional endeavors all lend themselves unapologetically to that personality trait. I get the bow back from the shop NLT tues morning and I don't expect to see a d-loop change; it wouldn't surprise me though to see a need for a 1/2" DL change. No tags this year. Self-induced failure with regard to that (elk). But I am planning OTC in Co probably early Sept and OTC deer locally in Dec.

Id like an opinion from you guys/gals. This photo is at full draw and the half-out on the end of the shaft measures 1". Is there any reason why I shouldn't cut this shaft 1" shorter if that allows me to hit the numbers I'm after? Doing so would place the BH directly over the knuckles of my fingers. Thanks.

I've been running all this through AA along the way and doing some measuring and weighing on my own confirms what I'm seeing there. AA shows the spine to be "moderate stiff," whatever that means. With what I've got I'm getting 460gr total weight and 259fps on the chrono. Not particularly fast but that isn't at the top of my priority list. And this may change as my bow is at the shop right now getting looked over. It appears the speed nocks on my string have moved from their original position and it feels like its drawing long. FOC is 4% different between AA's calculations and inputting measurements directly into archerycalculator.com: 19% from the former, 23% from the latter. Black Eagle X-Impact 300 shafts, Eason Ti half-out inserts, 150gr broadhead, Flex Fletch FFP-300 vanes (4), standard nock. This recipe hits what I was after: a moderately heavy arrow (but lighter than previous builds), better speed than before, high foc, very strong components, micro diameter shaft. TOTALLY agree with this. Confidence is huge in this endeavor and if something gives you more faith in your equipment and/or removes a distraction, most of the time its worth doing.

Spine stiffening up is a non-issue for me, was mostly asking to ensure Im not committing a huge safety violation in doing so. Ive run them slightly shorter than this before but also never asked the question; I just did it. Zero experience having a shaft blow up on me or having an arrow fall off a rest although, that should be a non-issue also since mine captures the whole shaft. Im a little OCD and the numbers Im trying to hit (total weight, FOC, speed) are splitting hairs by the time I consider a 1/2 here or there. Im over-analyzing the details but its how my brain works so, whatever. Appreciate the input. I think Im gonna cut em just to see how they fly.

Ouch, unfortunately nothing you can do. I'd suggest not using a debit card next time. Curious what hunts you may have missed out on? Yeah, "lesson learned." Doesn't really ease the pain when I totally know better and its my own fvcking fault. Yes, I'm pouting. So what. The hunt I missed was late archery 22N. A prize for no one but me. What makes it worse is I applied with a buddy so he loses too. I'm so effing pissed I can't think straight; took the day off work... CO OTC it is. Instead of being pissed you should be thanking heaven. Worst tag in the state. Like I said, a prize for no one but me; We all have our priorities. The part that pisses me off though is the reason I won't be receiving that tag. Totally preventable, no mystery, just plain old distraction and an inability to think.

Ouch, unfortunately nothing you can do. I'd suggest not using a debit card next time. Curious what hunts you may have missed out on? Yeah, "lesson learned." Doesn't really ease the pain when I totally know better and its my own fvcking fault. Yes, I'm pouting. So what. The hunt I missed was late archery 22N. A prize for no one but me. What makes it worse is I applied with a buddy so he loses too. I'm so effing pissed I can't think straight; took the day off work... CO OTC it is.

Probably a stupid question: is there ANY recourse if my card was declined? Just got off the phone with my bank, my card was hit yesterday and declined before my paycheck deposited... I'm sick to my stomach.

Anyone have experience with the Nemo Tensor insulated sleeping pad, especially compared to a Thermarest Xtherm? I have the latter but would like a 25" wide, regular length pad that performs similarly.

Thanks Jay, will give you a call after I'm done at the barber with the boys. HUNTnTAT2: I do have a couple months so I'll keep my eyes open. I thought there was a Stormstar 2P from last year but don't see it on their website. I'm planning a trip to Whitney in CA in Aug. Doing a 60+ mile trip for my 50th with a buddy. Figure that's a good shake down run for what's ahead in the fall. 😁

Looking at the 2-man version as an enclosed, floored option. The Supertarp is awesome but I need one with a floor to keep my wife involved and as an alternative for those times when it a better choice. I like that the Mountainstar has dual vestibules and doors too. If there's one thing I don't care for about the Supertarp its the fact that the only entrance requires a hands and knees crawl in/out. Enough space for 2 like, really? I've been in "2-man tents" that weren't. It sucks. Anyone in the east valley have one I can get a feel for before I buy?

"Rem 700 Special Trigger" model. Bought late last year and never installed. Top safety and bolt stop, uses factory trigger pins, adjustable from 1-3.5lbs in 1oz increments. $125 shipped

SPF.

Petzl Nao since last Sept and the thing is frickin incredible. Love it.

Not at all related to hunting gear but since we're all a local "family:" Low pinion out of a 76 Ford, set up for a spring over YJ (welded on spring perches). 8 lug with 5.86 gears and a lockrite locker. Dif guard. High steer arm installed and with drag link and tie rod included. This is a full width HD axle so it measures just over 69" WMS and has thicker walled tubes than a standard D44. Not sure what the spline count is on the shafts. Bought used and never installed. May be able to assist with delivery but pick up is definitely preferred as my options are limited. I've got an engine hoist so getting it on a trailer would be easy. Hoping to sell as soon as possible and serious offers will be strongly considered. I realize this isn't the highly sought after high pinion version and it ain't a 60 but for most stuff where you're not crawling waterfalls, I'm fairly certain this will get things done. If it were narrower, I'd be installing it myself but I don't want to go through the work to cut it down. Thanks for looking. $500 obo

If the cams were out of time regardless of the reason, that'll eff up your flight more than spine or a 3lb drop in draw weight. Hopefully when your shop or whoever fixed the timing issue, they also went through the whole bow and tuned it up. Paper or walk back tuning is worthless if the basics of cams, arrow rests, nocks, etc aren't already "zeroed." And addressing those after the fact destroys whatever tuning you did while trying to shoot bullet holes. According to every chart and online ballistic program I've used, I'm way overspined. But the proof is in the pudding: 300 spine shafts shoot way better for me than those in the 330-350 range where everything says I should be. Don't forget also that making changes to heads and fletching and FOC, etc, etc all impact an arrow's spine. So what you end up with may be considerably different than what you started with. "Load development" gets expensive, fast. Fortunately, places like Lancaster allow me to order single shafts to T&E before building a full dozen or 2. Buy a jig, pick a BH you trust, then play with it over the next few months. Fun. Regarding Hogwire strings, I put one on my E35 last summer. The thing's been fantastic and I'll keep using his strings for the foreseeable future. Shoots great, no stretch, endless color choices, and great CS. They're also reasonably priced in your choice of materials.

I seem to settle on a different recipe every year. I believe its just my obsession with tinkering and playing with things until I've satisfied the OCD child inside me. Last fall I built shafts that were 11gpi, 150gr broadheads, and 4-fletch feathers. They came out at 485gr at about 250fps. They shot extremely well and I was completely satisfied with what they did and did not do. They produced a very quiet and solid feeling shot and inspired confidence. In the end, that's what we all want out of our gear: confidence, from whatever perspective, that it'll get the job done no matter what. Having said all that, I may try a marginally lighter arrow this year to try and eek out a little more range from my rig. Might not make much of a difference but I'll give it a shot.