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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 years, 9 months ago
This is just a quick update to announce that the TIZIP 50 cm SuperSeal airtight zippers are back in stock after a factory delay threw off the timing of my resupply, so they were listed as “backordered” for a […]
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anacapri replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 9 months ago
Hi Edward- How many meters of fabric did you buy?
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anacapri replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 9 months ago
hi!
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ALLARY replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 9 months ago
hi
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 9 months ago
Check out this cool time-lapse video Quincy made of himself constructing his DIY Packraft from plans and uncut fabric! Thanks, Quincy!
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 years, 9 months ago
Quincy made this awesome time-lapse video of himself making a DIY Packraft from plans and uncut fabric – 21 hours from start to finish, including a double-layer floor and airtight zipper! This proves you don’t […]
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Jean Patrice Veilhan replied to the topic What plans/kits would you like to see next? in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 9 months ago
Hi Matt,
First, congratulations for your so exciting website! Hey, nice idea to ask us the question! These are my needs thus:
Definitely, a 2-person flat-water packraft, but not as the Alpacka Explorer 42 (I own it) which is too short. No, a long 2-person packraft, with side tube parallel with each other: that allows each packraft-builder to c…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 years, 9 months ago
You may have noticed the new valves that are now available in the shop in addition to the Boston valves, top-up valves, and small valves that were already available.
These valves pop open and closed with a […]
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If you want to add air while paddling, then yes, I recommend a top-up valve.
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Yep, that’s right. Cheers!
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So, does this mean you with this system I could make an inflation bag that was also a dry-bag, when this valve was closed? Or is the modification destructive, meaning you are left with a hole in the bottom of the bag?
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Unfortunately you have to cut a hole in the cap for the air to flow through, so it wouldn’t be waterproof.
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Having put these in multiple rafts, what are you preferring? These seem like they would be better for the UL raft, maybe include this as an option on that page…
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I prefer the heat sealable Boston valves because they are much easier to install.
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They cannot; instead, the flange around the valve should be glued between two layers of fabric that are heat sealed together (as in the pictures above).
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Just so I’m clear…. I would glue these valves onto the outside of the boat so they sit on top of the tube, not inside it. Then I glue a donut on top and heat seal around it?
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Yep, that’s right. You’ll just have to cut out slots in the ring to accommodate the cap retainers.
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Aquaseal works, but something like HH-66 or Stabond might be stronger.
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 8 years, 9 months ago
This is just a quick update to let you know that the new fabric shipment is finally moving again after the export Customs issue was resolved. Next stop: import Customs…
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Hi!
Any update?
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 10 months ago
Here’s Jeb T’s all-camo DIY Packraft – thanks for sending pictures, Jeb!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic What plans/kits would you like to see next? in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 10 months ago
Cool training wheels idea! It deserves some thought.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 10 months ago
Cool – let us know how it goes!
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Paul replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 8 years, 10 months ago
I opened up the Petite press iron curious as I am. on the left with red wires attached is the heating element bar, on the right with black wires is the temperature sensor. the temperature sensor is the feedback element that shuts the heating element off based upon which of the 4 temp settings its set to. the screw on the left of the iron is…[Read more]
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