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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years ago
Thanks! Beautiful work – I hope to see it in the wild when you’re able to travel north!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic First seams – how to tell if it’s good? in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years ago
Yep, that sounds about right (see the “Note” about sealing different fabrics together on the Heat Sealing page). You don’t need to join 450 to 450 in any of my designs, so don’t worry about that. Cheers!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Doubeling the width of seam strips? in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years ago
I think that would work fine, but I would probably just apply the sealant to the outside of the seams. It looks pretty good (glossy) if you let it cure fully before getting them dirty (if it’s at all tacky it’ll pick up dust).
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, How to Modify Your Order 4 years ago
I will send you an email. In case anyone else wants to do this, here is a link to purchase the zipper separately: https://www.diypackraft.com/shop/merchandise/zipper-merchandise/tizip-superseal-50-cm-airtight-zipper/
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, How to Modify Your Order 4 years ago
I can sell a kit without the fabric being scored, but I do not have any Ultralight fabric in stock at this time.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years ago
Awesome! Great bow bag, too! Cheers 😀
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years ago
What a beautiful spot for a maiden voyage! Excellent work, and thanks for posting, Barbara!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years ago
Beautiful work, Christian – they all look flawless!
Thanks for the feedback about your experience with the Ultralight fabric, too.
Happy paddling!
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Doubeling the width of seam strips? in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 1 month ago
Hi! I’ve increased the seam width in the kits to 30 mm based on customer feedback, but I haven’t tried any wider than that. I think it should be fine to go wider, but only up to a point (because the tubes meet at an angle and the seam strips have to mold to them).
Also, I’m not sure if you’ve been adding seam sealer to the inside of the seams,…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Packraft Kits Are Available Now 4 years, 1 month ago
I haven’t experimented with skegs, but there’s some general advice in the last section of this page: https://www.diypackraft.com/faq/tracking-or-directional-stability/
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Packraft Kits Are Available Now 4 years, 1 month ago
Great! Yes, the spray deck components just arrived 20 minutes ago 🙂
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Current Order Processing Times (updated) 4 years, 1 month ago
Hi Levi – sorry, I don’t currently have any bulk fabric for sale.
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Current Order Processing Times (updated) 4 years, 1 month ago
I am not 100% sure there will be enough green, so only do that if you will be happy with a yellow kit in case there is not enough green left, or if you don’t mind paying the non-refundable credit card fees in case you want a refund (about 3.5%).
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Current Order Processing Times (updated) 4 years, 1 month ago
I have a limited supply of green fabric right now because I did not receive more in the recent fabric order. After I catch up on the current orders I will likely have enough green left for a few more packraft kits, and I will make them available to order (probably in 2-3 weeks). I will try to remember to email you then. After that fabric is gone,…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Current Order Processing Times (updated) 4 years, 1 month ago
Sorry, not at this time.
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 4 years, 1 month ago
Updated March 19, 2021
After being out of stock for about half a year, a new shipment of packraft fabric arrived in February and I received a large number of orders as soon as I announced the packraft kits […]
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Sorry, not at this time.
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I have a limited supply of green fabric right now because I did not receive more in the recent fabric order. After I catch up on the current orders I will likely have enough green left for a few more packraft kits, and I will make them available to order (probably in 2-3 weeks). I will try to remember to email you then. After that fabric is gone, I will not have more green fabric for at least several months.
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I am not 100% sure there will be enough green, so only do that if you will be happy with a yellow kit in case there is not enough green left, or if you don’t mind paying the non-refundable credit card fees in case you want a refund (about 3.5%).
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Hi Levi – sorry, I don’t currently have any bulk fabric for sale.
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, Instant cure "Aquaseal UV" added to the Shop 4 years, 1 month ago
Yep, I still recommend it. I’ve stopped selling adhesives because they’re not supposed to go through the mail and they’re not allowed into some countries.
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Foot Rest? in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 1 month ago
I’ve fixed the broken link – thanks for bringing it to my attention. Just send me an email if you’ve ordered and want to get your password early 🙂
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Biggest Fails in the Field? in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 2 months ago
Hi Barbara, this is the only failure I’m aware of, and it’s a good lesson for us all: https://www.diypackraft.com/forums/topic/packraft-failure-near-drowning/
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Matt (Admin) commented on the post, My Month-Long Packrafting Trip 4 years, 2 months ago
I didn’t change anything, I just weighed it without the seat.
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