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DIY packraft
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Re: DIY packraft
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I have this paddle: https://www.advancedelementskayaks.co.u ... yak-paddle
Seem the best compromise between weight and price (half the weight of the Lomo one according to the specs). It's taken a bit of abuse too - not really whitewater, but me bumbling along shallow rivers punting off rocks.
Seem the best compromise between weight and price (half the weight of the Lomo one according to the specs). It's taken a bit of abuse too - not really whitewater, but me bumbling along shallow rivers punting off rocks.
Re: DIY packraft
How many airpockets does the iron-raft boat have? Whilst I would only ever be a bimbler in the water a couple of air pockets would make me feel safe(ish). Bearing in mind my ironing skills seem to add more creases to a shirt I would need some confidence that my packraft was not going to let me (and it) down.....
If it is a single pocket design, do you think it would be possible to make it a 2 pocket raft?
If it is a single pocket design, do you think it would be possible to make it a 2 pocket raft?
Re: DIY packraft
Having watched the construction tutorials, I doubt you can make it into two pockets.
Would you not be wearing a pfd?
Would you not be wearing a pfd?
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will tube sealant work in the case of leaks
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i cannot decide if i am being silly or making a serious point with this comment.
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Put the zip in the rear and use dry bags as buoyancy back up in the two main tubes - pack as many in as you feel happy with? Pack kit in there too?Taylor wrote:Having watched the construction tutorials, I doubt you can make it into two pockets.
Would you not be wearing a pfd?
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I read that as pdf ... which left me quite baffled for a moment.Would you not be wearing a pfd?
The 'air tight' zip scares me a little ... knowing just how crap 'water tight' zips can be at keeping out water.
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Re: DIY packraft
There's no zip in the Iron raft.
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No reason why you couldn’t add a zip at a later date, I think.
It appears relatively straightforward to add things like zips, top-up valves, etc post-completion. I’m going for as simple as possible to start with.
I know it’s perfectly possible to rip these things but I’m planning on boat-bimbling in safe waters to start with. And I’ll be carrying a whole sheaf of pdfs
It appears relatively straightforward to add things like zips, top-up valves, etc post-completion. I’m going for as simple as possible to start with.
I know it’s perfectly possible to rip these things but I’m planning on boat-bimbling in safe waters to start with. And I’ll be carrying a whole sheaf of pdfs
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We have a cargo zip on our's and have treated it like sub standard. It took some amount of mould to start leaking air a bit. Nothing that would keep you from being in the water for 2 h but would need more air after 4-5 h.Bearbonesnorm wrote:I read that as pdf ... which left me quite baffled for a moment.Would you not be wearing a pfd?
The 'air tight' zip scares me a little ... knowing just how crap 'water tight' zips can be at keeping out water.
With some seam grip all is good again.
I can recommend it.
Also makes the boat safer as you can have 2 air chambers inside the tubes.
It is. Strictly stick with the ifu's of the used glues and you'll be fine retrofitting.Charliecres wrote:appears relatively straightforward to add things like zips, top-up valves, etc post-completion. I’m going for as simple as possible to start with.