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Calima became a registered member 5 months, 2 weeks ago
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Calima's profile was updated 5 months, 2 weeks ago
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Ultralight backrest and backband in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 months, 3 weeks ago
I don’t normally include the back band parts with the ultralight seat kits, but I can if you want. I think it would work fine, but I haven’t tried it, so I’m not 100% sure. Just send me an email if you’re thinking about ordering one and you want those parts.
Most of the weight savings in the ultralight seat kit comes from the seat bottom, which…[Read more]
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elimcparlan became a registered member 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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Andriy replied to the topic DIY Accessories in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 months, 3 weeks ago
It’s a good idea, but I made boats for friends for special military operations. Speed, simplicity, and weight are essential there. They take several boats. Usually, when a mine hit, they threw the boat away. If it survived, they unscrewed the plug, threw it away, quickly deflated it, and left. There are several spare plugs in the pocket. If the…[Read more]
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Christian001 replied to the topic DIY Accessories in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Hi Andriy,
you don’t need two valves. One is enough. I use a clothespin, one end of which I’ve shortened slightly. This allows me to insert it into the bottle valve. This holds the lower flap open, allowing the air to be released.
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Andriy replied to the topic DIY Accessories in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 months, 3 weeks ago
The translator did not translate correctly. These two valves are lighter than one Boston valve.
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Andriy replied to the topic DIY Accessories in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 months, 3 weeks ago
I want to show you how I make the valve. The only drawback is that you need to make two of them. One to inflate, the other to deflate. But it’s still easier than a Boston valve. I can’t post a photo of the boat without permission, since I designed it myself, so I’m posting a photo of the valve so you can understand the principle on a boat with a…[Read more]
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Andriy replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 months, 3 weeks ago
I use a translator, so please excuse any mistakes. I want to share my soldering iron modification. I combined two soldering irons. I took the base from a mechanical one and the handle from an electronic one. I drilled an additional hole in the base for the temperature sensor and also made a hole in the handle (in the plastic) for the wires.…[Read more]
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Andriy replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Hello, everyone! I am not a bot. How do I post on the forum? I would like to share my experience in making accessories. I have some interesting ideas.
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Floater started the topic Ultralight backrest and backband in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Does the ultralight seat kit come with what is needed to add the backband to the backrest? Has anyone tried this out, or does adding all the extra material mitigate the weight benefits?
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morphy_richards replied to the topic Which Packraft? in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 months, 1 week ago
Thanks 👍
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iovodeverett became a registered member 7 months, 1 week ago
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Lee replied to the topic Which Packraft? in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 months, 1 week ago
I’m 6’2” and have an Atlin and the lightweight. I fit easily in both. I have the largest atlin and with a bike mounted up front I have plenty of room for my legs with room to spare, and enough clearance from the bike that I can paddles hard without feeling jammed up.
When the bike isn’t up front, I can have a full backpack up there and it ma…[Read more]
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morphy_richards started the topic Which Packraft? in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 months, 1 week ago
Hello, I’m hoping to get a packraft and use it on some expeditions this summer. I’m quite a tall person, 6″ 2′ and I’m hoping to use it on bike packing adventures.
I will most likely use the Packraft on rivers, it’s unlikely to be whitewater with my (quite big) big stowed on board.
Because of my size I keep looking at the XL Skeena but for the…[Read more]
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morphy_richards replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 months, 1 week ago
Hello! I’m not a robot, honest !
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