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Excellent work as usual, Ken!

I think the zipper will be fine there, but if you notice any issues, please tell us. Thanks!

I just finished my 5th DIYpackraft (one V3, three Telkwas) and now my first Skeena.  I found the process is getting easier but it still takes me about 35 hours.  This one held air very tightly overnight despite 4 of the tiniest leaks in various places.  The biggest mistake I made was using the Ty-zip location for the Telkwa instead of the Sk…[Read more]

Step 4 in the Ultralight instructions has as much information about the form as is posted elsewhere… there aren’t really “instructions” – just pictures and diagrams and a description.

For anyone who hasn’t purchased a kit, there are also pictures and a description on the Heat Sealing page (under the How-To menu).

Any way to get the instructions for the form posted to the UL thread as well. Can’t get in to the other places you posted them to as they are password protected. Thank you

Hi Max – well done for sticking with the project!

I think trimming the slit will be the best approach here. It might make a slight dimple in the tube there when it’s inflated, but that part will be underwater, so it won’t be very noticeable.

If you have a seam strip that is longer than required, you could extend the slit a bit farther into the…[Read more]

Excellent!

<p style=”text-align: center;”>Wow. I looked all over the forum but checking the FAQ wasn’t even on my radar. Thanks for the quick reply and assistance! Leak is gone! Cheers!</p>

Hi Allen,

I would start here: https://www.diypackraft.com/faq/why-is-my-airtight-zipper-leaking/

Congratulations on the excellent work! What a cool place to explore, too!

It sounds like you’re 99% finished but you’re discouraged and you’re getting ready to give up, but leaks are a very fixable problem, so don’t despair!

That said, I’m even more confused now… Can you tell me what packraft model it is and which set of instructions you’re following? I don’t think I recommend using adhesives for any structural bonds…[Read more]

Welcome! Here’s some information about whitewater paddling in DIY Packrafts: https://www.diypackraft.com/faq/whitewater-capabilities-of-diy-packrafts/

Hi came across this thread on the forum and these things https://netherlands.husse.com/clip-for-husse-dry-food-bag#footer_box4

Seem a good idea. Only thing I don’t like is that it’s not attached and losing it really is not an option… Unless you like swimming.

Hi

Outdoory person from the Netherlands here.

Looking at buying a telkwa or skeena for bikerafting and mild rivers, does anyone no what class waters they can handle? I’m not looking at going over class 3 but things change fast sometimes.