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Finally got my new Kestrel yesterday and didn't have much time to look at it. This morning I got up early and messed with it and I am extremely impressed!! Coming from a Guidos web, to an Evo, to using the top belt of the Evo and then on to a modded Sit, this thing is dang near perfect. My initial impression out of the box was that it's a tad heavy, but with the materials and buckles for added safety it's extra weight that is worth it. Another plus is I don't see myself needing any kind of pad with this like I used with the sit drag. Another thing I really like is how nice it fits when not hanging from it. It's literally like an extension of your pants and it will get even better when it's broke in.
My only gripe, and it's a small one, is the loops on the side are a little wide for my current biners. I'm sure I could find some that fit a little better but it's really not worth worrying about!
Weight fully rigged out with tether/lineman rope/spliced bridge and dump pouch
Sitting in the Kestrel I found that I don't use the side adjustment straps at all. All the way lose feels perfect to me. I also found that pushing the seat up from the bottom toward the waist belt (making the seat size narrower) is money. It feels like a more rigid sit drag or just using the top belt of the Evo but a whole lot safer than both
Seat in standard position
Seat bunched up to make it narrower. Perfect for a leaner like me!
I will get more time in it today but my initial impression is very very good!! Can't wait to use this thing this year!!
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My only gripe, and it's a small one, is the loops on the side are a little wide for my current biners. I'm sure I could find some that fit a little better but it's really not worth worrying about!
Weight fully rigged out with tether/lineman rope/spliced bridge and dump pouch
Sitting in the Kestrel I found that I don't use the side adjustment straps at all. All the way lose feels perfect to me. I also found that pushing the seat up from the bottom toward the waist belt (making the seat size narrower) is money. It feels like a more rigid sit drag or just using the top belt of the Evo but a whole lot safer than both
Seat in standard position
Seat bunched up to make it narrower. Perfect for a leaner like me!
I will get more time in it today but my initial impression is very very good!! Can't wait to use this thing this year!!
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