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Aaron replied to the topic Single Sided TPU Issues, Fabric to TPU Failures in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 5 months ago

Hey Matt,

I would love to see a video or just pictures of how you attach your seat. I just finished up the new 2 piece seat and I’m having a hard time visualizing how to attach both parts to one point in the back. I saw in the directions that you’ve used webbing and buckles and was looking to go in that direction.

Thanks!

Aaron replied to the topic Fix for seam strip fabric that has started to separate from TPU in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 7 months ago

Good to hear that it shouldn’t be compromised! I’ll just cut that fabric down and put a bunch of sealer on it. Much easier fix than anticipated!

Aaron started the topic Fix for seam strip fabric that has started to separate from TPU in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 7 months ago

After a week on the river and going over a few rapids, it seems that tread on my water shoes was rubbing on the edge of a seam strip in the front. The fabric has started to separate from the TPU and is fraying. It doesn’t leak at all so it’s definitely still sealed. Would the best way to go about fixing this be just a lot of seam sealer?

This is…[Read more]

Aaron replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 7 months ago

That’s good to hear as mine currently has a leak I need to diagnose! Is it possible to purchase just a seat?

Aaron replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 8 months ago

I started building a Skeena back in April 2020 and finished it in June for this trip to the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana in August.

Here it is next to a few Alpacka Classics.

Some thoughts on the build –

It definitely took longer than anticipated to make, I was probably close to 60 hours on it. I do think one factor was the iron size…[Read more]

Aaron replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 7 months ago

Hi!

I have a couple questions before fully moving onto 2R and 2L on my Skeena. Things seem to be going well so far!

The outside floor part of 3L has some overlap from where it should have ended up based on the dot above. Right now I’ve just sealed to the line I made, but is it alright to seal that fully down and then trim 2L at the slit between…[Read more]

Aaron replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 8 months ago

Awesome, that’s good to hear. I’ll try a few more with less heating time and see what happens. Then on to the inflation bag!

Thank you!

Aaron

Aaron replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 8 months ago

Hi,

I am in the practice phase of heat sealing right now before I dive into making the raft and I have a couple questions about my heat sealing and if I’m going about it the right way. I’m using a Hangar 9 Iron that is definitely getting hot enough, but I’m wondering if it’s getting too hot. I was able to get dial it in to where I know it’s…[Read more]

Aaron replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 8 months ago

Hi Matt,

I think my posts are getting caught by the spam bot. I’ve been trying to post in the help thread for a few days now and it looks like the posts are going through, but then nothing shows up!

-Aaron

Aaron replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 8 months ago

Hi!

Received my kit a couple weeks ago so I’m just practicing right now. I’ll begin building soon and will be taking it out to Montana in August!

-Aaron

Aaron

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