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alaskastinson replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 3 months ago
Figuring out the attachment and balance for the fat bike. The raft fits easily in the seat bag. paddles on the handle bars. I still had to wear a back pack for the PFD. Next purchase will be an inflatable one.
(Yep, the zipper is on up side down. It seemed OK when it was all apart. Next time…)
A couple laps of the lake,…[Read more]
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alaskastinson started the topic Top-Off Tube in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 3 months ago
Here is an easy option for the top off tube.
I made this one out of scrap raft material. I used a 1/2 inch dowel covered in parchment paper. Melted the seam, turned it inside out, then put a thin strip over the seam. It works well, won’t put stress on the valve, and is easy to stash when not in use.
Duncan
Fairbanks, AK
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alaskastinson replied to the topic Tips & Tricks in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 6 months ago
Turn it inside out.
I tacked the 3 tube down using the cardboard tunnel, then turned the entire tube inside out and finished the seam. I found this a lot easier than trying to chase bubbles and inspect the seam looking through the tunnel. I thought I had a good seam until I looked it in the daylight and saw all the flaws.
With minimal o…[Read more]
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alaskastinson 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
Hello From Fairbanks AK, I just finished my raft!
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