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Chris replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 10 months ago
In these days I had more time, so I started to build the raft. The 210d fabrics from extremetextil is really pain in the ass. It is very difficult to seal with the Clover Mini, sometimes it is just not possible. At some point I gave it up, and I just sealed the tube pieces to the floor with my household iron. I used painter’s tape to cover the…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) and Chris are now friends 7 years, 10 months ago
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Chris replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 10 months ago
I bought the Trim Sealing Iron Q-Model 606-1 in the first instance. I did not work. The iron simply does not produce enough heat. It was advertised for kite and rc plane decals. Probably it is good for these – for packrafting isn’t.
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Chris replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 10 months ago
I bought the Trim Sealing Iron Q-Model 606-1 in the first instance. I did not work. The iron simply does not produce enough heat. It was advertised for kite and rc plane decals. Probably it is good for these – for packrafting isn’t.
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Chris replied to the topic Alternative sources for fabric and other materials in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 10 months ago
If you are living in the EU then extremetextil.de might be a good choice.
I first wanted to purchase a complete ultralight kit, but after I did the math I didn’t… Why? In the EU we must pay VAT + customs tax above 150 Euro value. In many western countries the package most likely will not pass the customs. In the Netherlands the amount of tax is…[Read more]
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Chris became a registered member 7 years, 10 months ago