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krstahl replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 2 years, 11 months ago
I love the paint job. It looks like The Flying Hellfish is devouring the waves!
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krstahl replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years ago
I was finally able to get my Skeena onto a mountain lake. Here I am on Island Lake (9,500′) in the Beartooth Mtns of Montana in late September. The peaks in the center background are all over 12k’ in elevation. This is the first time I have ever seen ALL of the snow gone from the peaks, at any time of year, in my life time.
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krstahl replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 3 years, 2 months ago
I just finished my 5th DIYpackraft (one V3, three Telkwas) and now my first Skeena. I found the process is getting easier but it still takes me about 35 hours. This one held air very tightly overnight despite 4 of the tiniest leaks in various places. The biggest mistake I made was using the Ty-zip location for the Telkwa instead of the Sk…[Read more]
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krstahl commented on the post, My Month-Long Packrafting Trip 3 years, 12 months ago
What a great video. You skills at “seeing” the right thing to shoot are second to none. I love the close up shots of the moss, spider webs, ferns, pine boughs and the way you capture the light coming through the trees,. The panoramic vistas are breathtaking. Your “little planet” panorama of you traversing the rocky crag was scary and evoked my…[Read more]
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krstahl commented on the post, I'm Back/Fabric Delay 4 years, 1 month ago
I hope your expedition was everything, and more, that you hoped and dreamed it would be!
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krstahl posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago
Looks nice!
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krstahl posted a new activity comment 4 years, 2 months ago
Great idea! The pic really helps to envision it.
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krstahl commented on the post, July 9: Last Call for Kits 4 years, 4 months ago
Have a great trip!
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krstahl replied to the topic Finding and fixing leaks in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 5 months ago
Pay close attention to the inside of the raft tub, i.e., at the junctions where the two tube ends and seal strip come together and are welded to each other and to the floor. Matt stresses this area for extra care during fit up and welding. Even so, those are the locations where I had most trouble. My second most source of leaks was at small bu…[Read more]
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krstahl replied to the topic DIY Packraft Photos in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 6 months ago
A friend and I floated a 6 mile section of the Yellowstone River near Billings, MT in early March. I just had to try my newest Telkwa!
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krstahl commented on the post, A DIY Packraft Logo? 5 years ago
Matt,
That logo is perfect! I won’t even try to come up with my own version any longer. I’m proud to be a DIY Packraft builder and want others know they don’t have to spend $$$$$ for a packraft. My floating friends are pretty amazed at both my V3 and Telkwa. Good job! -
krstahl commented on the post, Surprise: Another New DIY Packraft Model 5 years, 1 month ago
I purchased a Telkwa kit from Matt in late June and finished it in early August. Building it was much like the V3 I built last January. However, there are a few key differences and so you should certainly review Matt’s updated Telkwa build videos to avoid some of the mistakes I made. Probably the biggest difference is that now Matt recommends…[Read more]
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krstahl replied to the topic Is there hope for my V3…? in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 years, 4 months ago
ltk114,
I would be interested to give it a try if you really have given up on it. I live in Montana but get down to AZ (Grand Canyon) a couple times a year – no plans to get back there till late September. The seam in your photo looks like it needs a lot more heat. If that is the only type of error made then it might be repairable with some ef…[Read more]
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krstahl started the topic Colorado River In Glen Canyon On My V3 in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 years, 6 months ago
In mid-April my friend Kris and I found our way down an old, and steep, trail to near the base of Glen Canyon Dam at Page, AZ. This obscure trail (which all the locals know about but with very little internet information), and the subsequent 14 mile raft trip down the Colorado River was the driving force for me to purchase and build a…[Read more]
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krstahl replied to the topic Entry Assist Handles? in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 years, 9 months ago
Thanks for the feedback. Before I add handles I think I’ll practice a bit in the pool (all the rivers are frozen right now). I have long arms and I intend on having a blue camp mattress strapped to the floor. I can prob grab the opposite edge of that if needed.
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krstahl started the topic Entry Assist Handles? in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 years, 9 months ago
Has anyone installed a small (6″) or so grab handle for re-entry assistance?I’ve just about completed my first V3 kit. I’m in the process of installing tie-downs. As I’ve worked I’ve wondered about installing a small “handle” on each of the inner (tub) portion of tube #3L & #3R shown in red below. I’ve only ever had to re-enter an inflatable ka…[Read more]
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krstahl replied to the topic New users say "Hi" here to prove you are not a Spam Bot in the forum DIY Packrafts 5 years, 9 months ago
Greetings All, from Ken in Montana. I’m working on the stern closure seam of my V3 kit today. This has been a fun project.