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size comparison of Kestrel/Kite Size 1 and 2

kyler1945

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Seeing the two side by side may help folks decide - waist size just doesn't seem like the best way to figure it out. Some people have small waists and big butts and hips.

To me - the measurement around the biggest part of your butt, to an imaginary line drawn across the front of your legs, is the key. With the fabric spread just about like it would be when you're wearing it, the size 1 is about 34" loop to loop. The size 2 is about 38-39" loop to loop(the kite is a little more supple, hard to get an accurate measurement the way i'm trying). The kestrel is about 12" tall, and the kite is about 15" tall at the tallest point in the center. For reference, I hunted with no issues out of the size 1 last season, and I'm 32" in the measurement I describe above. Waist 32-33. However, I could have a 38" waist a big beer belly, and the 1 would still be fine. Conversely someone could be in much better shape and have a 32" waist, and 36" around the butt, and need the size 2.

I actually fit pretty well in the size 2 as well, though it has a ton of extra material in the leg loops and waist strap obviously. I don't notice a big difference in comfort yet, but I haven't sat more than an hour.

Hopefully this helps someone out.IMG_0522.JPG
 
Helpful post. I have the kite size 1 with a 32" waist, medium size butt (weird saying that lol) and it fits perfect.
 
I had a sz 1 on backorder and switched to the sz 2 after listening to the review on sizes on the SH Podcast. Give it a listen, see if you agree with their assessment.
 
I had a sz 1 on backorder and switched to the sz 2 after listening to the review on sizes on the SH Podcast. Give it a listen, see if you agree with their assessment.

Did the size 2 come in faster???
I have a size 1 on backorder currently
Wear a size 33ish athletic build.
I wonder if I could get it faster is I switch sizes


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Yeah I got mine last Saturday, and I don't think it can be too big, but you should ask someone who has tried both.
Did the size 2 come in faster???
I have a size 1 on backorder currently
Wear a size 33ish athletic build.
I wonder if I could get it faster is I switch sizes


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I emailed them just to check if I could get a size 2 any faster, they said it wouldn’t help, but I’m scheduled to receive mine October 29th. Ordered on August 9th.


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It sucks but you will not be disappointed when you get it. I was using a rock harness and sit drag in the while waiting, and this thing blows it out of the water. It is a little heavier, but it's a lot easier to get around in.

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I ordered my Kite size 2 on October 4 and have a delivery date of October 19. I spoke with Debbie yesterday and she assured me that everything was on schedule.

Guessing you mean August 4th?


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