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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Is there hope for my V3…? in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 5 months ago

Hi Landon, I’m sorry to hear you’re having such a frustrating experience! It sounds like your iron might not be hot enough to fully weld the TPU layers together – after they’re welded it should be impossible for the seams to peel apart in the way you described.

After spending so much time on it already, it would be totally understandable if you…[Read more]
ltk1144 replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 5 months ago

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ltk1144 started the topic Is there hope for my V3…? in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 5 months ago

Hello, this is my first forum post and I’d first like to thank everyone for their advice I’ve silently read. As much as I’ve enjoyed reading about everyone who finished their packraft in less than 30 hours with no issues, my boat is not the same.

I’ve spent over 50 hours on this yellow V3 and it’s in terrible shape. It inflates, but barely. I…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 5 months ago

Beauty!
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 5 months ago

Great trip report! Thanks for posting!
ColdBike replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 5 months ago

I also wrote up our first bikerafting trip here: https://www.coldbike.com/2019/06/25/solstice-weekend-bikerafting-overnight-on-the-bow-river/
ColdBike replied to the topic How airtight are your boats? in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 5 months ago

Because the zipper surround is uneven at the top and bottom of the zipper, I found mine leaked at both ends. I applied seam grip around the edge of the inside of the zipper where it joins the boat, not just on the patch sealed to the outside.

To answer your question, I need about 3 breaths after 3 hours of paddling.
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Derek replied to the topic How airtight are your boats? in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago

Like Matt said, I’ve had good luck cleaning and relubricating the zipper to obtain an airtight seal again.
Derek replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago

Man, I LOVE my big boss oversized DIYpackraft. My son and I landed our first king salmon from the packraft today. I know you discontinued the Voyageur, but I’d love to have the option to buy plans for one in the future, when this one wears out. Such a great utility packraft.
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David Talbot replied to the topic 2 Chamber modification in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago

Thanks Matt, customs charge paid today so should have my kit Tues or Wed.
Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 6 years, 6 months ago

The “leather iron” from http://www.aliexpress.com is my preferred iron for assembling DIY Packraft kits. It’s hot enough, it maintains a consistent temperature, it’s robustly built, it’s the right width for heat sealing […]
- unnamedpeaks replied 6 years ago
  
  Is there some benefit to replacing the plug as opposed to using an adaptor?
  - Matt (Admin) replied 6 years ago
    
    You can probably save a few dollars by buying a new plug instead of an adapter, but other than that, there’s no benefit. When I made the video the only adapter I could find was about $30, which seemed excessive, but since then I’ve seen them as low as $8, which makes that option more attractive.
gustav.kraft replied to the topic 2 Chamber modification in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago

If you have a cargofly you could simply use one or more beach balls and put it inside before inflating it. It will keep it afloat and you have something to play with when waiting for rescue 🙂
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic 2 Chamber modification in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago

Hi David, the diameter is 275 mm. Cheers!
Matt (Admin) replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago

Very cool! Thanks for the tips, Christian!
Christian replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago

Hi every body,
First, a very big thank you Matt for making this available!
I completed my Ultralite packraft and also assemble a sub-2kg kit with all that is needed to go (including an inflatable vest). I’m planing on doing Run-raft an Para-raft (paragliding) with it! Very exited about the new possibilities of this kit!

A few contribution: I…[Read more]
David Olsen replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago

I’m a beginner (just practicing welds at this point) so take this all for what it’s worth (nothing) but I picked up the Aviation Art sealing iron from Stewart Systems. Looks like they are selling it for use on full size aircraft, so a bit more money than a model aircraft iron, but still pretty reasonable to me. I think it’s basically a U.S.…[Read more]
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