- DIY Packraft

Paul replied to the topic Ski boots ties in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 8 months ago

note: the title of the post should be “ski booty boat ties”, typo my bad

Paul replied to the topic Ski boots ties in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 8 months ago

Paul started the topic Ski boots ties in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 8 months ago

Made these ski ties before a trip a few weeks ago, they work pretty well. at those locations I observed no paddle clearance issues. Getting back in after a non voluntary exit would take some practice. used the standard lash points on an alpaka, with Para cord tied between them, tied the ski booty ties to the Para cord and then used small “…[Read more]

Paul replied to the topic Pure TPU as adhesive in the forum DIY Packrafts 6 years, 8 months ago

Has anyone tried the 3m VHB tape? sea to summit sells these self adhesive lash points with 3m tape on them. apparently this stuff bonds to anything, the smooth surface of packraft fabrics would require some surface prep to increase bond strength. 3m built a scooter using only tape as fasteners

Paul replied to the topic Heat-sealing tools in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 7 months ago

I opened up the Petite press iron curious as I am. on the left with red wires attached is the heating element bar, on the right with black wires is the temperature sensor. the temperature sensor is the feedback element that shuts the heating element off based upon which of the 4 temp settings its set to. the screw on the left of the iron is…[Read more]

Paul replied to the topic What plans/kits would you like to see next? in the forum DIY Packrafts 7 years, 7 months ago

White water “training wheels” I envision these could consist of 4, foot long pontoons; 2 on each side in the rear and 2 on each side in the front, such that none would be near the paddle stroke zone. the pontoons would possibly just touch the water to maybe not touch the water….I may try this myself at some point.

Also really like the DIY…[Read more]

Paul

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