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SH1KAR Monarch

I broke down and emailed to see if my angled scout/ fxd shikar order could be upgraded.
 
Good luck getting a response. I’ve sent two messages and not a peep. This may be my last purchase from them...


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I think they have gotten bombarded with emails. They responded right away to my Facebook message Saturday. I had just ordered a Shikar FXD a week ago then saw this. I ordered the one stick with a monarch last night to get the 10% off. But I called today and they were able to cancel my other order over the phone
 
Got the black alloy ones in. Look viable, and the metal feels better than what a plastic option would feel like. Although, I don't have a plastic option to compare it to. I'll get it mounted on a stick and let you know I find out.
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Thanks -
Oh well. I’ll temper my expectations.
Ordered 1-1-21 to take advantage of the last promo.
 
Early results. That's 6mm TRC, 1/4 amsteel and regular paracord. The 6mm and 1/4 amsteel don't fit at all. The cleat is supposed to work with 2-5 mm according to the specs so I didn't expect the 6mm or 1/4 to fit, but I'm surprised it is not even close. 5mm cord would likely be a tight fit as well. The paracord fits easily just for an example. I understand you shouldn't use paracord as load rated rope, just wanted to use it to show the sizing. I don't have any smaller cord on hand to test out. It appears OOAL is using some sort of tubular webbing strap which appears to work better since it has a slim/flat profile that wedges in the cleat unlike round rope. FWIW, the cleat locks the paracord down very tight and secure. I would think 1/8 amsteel would be the sweet spot.
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I wonder if weight is added it will compress and fit better. I had something similar on my fishing kayak and once I pulled the cord it locked down
 
Does anyone know when the monarch will be available as an attachment to 1" square tube like they did for the old scout?
 
Does anyone know when the monarch will be available as an attachment to 1" square tube like they did for the old scout?
Patiently waiting as well. Nevermind that it's February and we have plenty of time before season opener....I want it and I want it now! Consumerism today......

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Did Anyone recieve a Monarch yet?
I made a 2" wide mini version with aluminum plate and 1" 6061 . The square tube reaches about even to the top of flat tread portion when using the standoffs for alignment. Its slightly higher with 1/8 plate
Interested to hear feedback as I found the usable surface area is limited by size of the tree.
I may get another Shikar step to mount behind the Scout as others have posted.
My goal is only to increase surface area for when I stand up / sit for longer periods.
 
My sh1kar has shipped and I will post up some pics when it arrives.

It has the monarch platform and 14" three step aider. I will get pics on a tree and my boots on the platform for size comparison and some pics on the step to see how easily my shins can clear the platform.
 
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