I hope you haven't jinxed yourself by saying you haven't yet rolled your packraft😉 🤞🤞. Tried two flex tail pumps and sent both back and gave up. The first one was cross threaded right out of the box and couldn't unscrew it to get at the battery, which has to be removed for charging; the second one cross threaded itself when I was unscrewing the cap to remove the battery for charging; about two turns and it locked up. And I'm not that ham fisted with stuff. I compared the threads on it to my Fenix HM50R headlamp and the Fenix threads were noticeably better. That was about a year or so ago with the pump so maybe I'll give it another try 'cause I really wanted to like it. Looking forward to seeing your new gear for '25!
What paddle and dry suit did you get a deciphering paddle length and looking at the Sherpa’s. I need to find an ultralight PFD and rescue PFT. Care to share your thoughts on your gear decisions? Big thanks
Great questions, thanks! Here's the paddle: www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=e295c418-295a-447c-b265-734e25f82503&website_id=345523ea-2f51-482a-8572-4d2f865d5022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F221146%2Faqua-bound-manta-ray-hybrid-2-piece-posi-lok-kayak-paddle%3Fsku%3D2211460002%26store%3D%26CAWELAID%3D120217890015779531%26CAGPSPN%3Dpla%26CAAGID%3D125176028394%26CATCI%3Dpla-317807166377%26cm_mmc%3DPLA_Google%257C21700000001700551_2211460002%257C317807166377%257CNB%257C71700000083586223%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds%26gad_source%3D1%26gclid%3DCjwKCAiAjeW6BhBAEiwAdKltMkcTY26muXAyaYbVXj684CjYz9oipZakTOnua0NDUBAJ6-S76ic62xoClEcQAvD_BwE It's not the lightest, but moderately priced and very robust. I did try an expensive UL paddle, but didn't like the smaller diameter of the shaft. Here's the highly rated PFD: www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=e83dde2f-2245-4492-b1e6-84dc59625ee8&website_id=345523ea-2f51-482a-8572-4d2f865d5022&url=https%3A%2F%2Falpackaraft.com%2Fproducts%2Fastral-ev-eight-pfd Happy paddling!
Loved hearing what worked for you
Thanks a ton!
Informative and inspiring, as always. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much!
Note that I had issues with the zero pump not turning on in subzero temp. Seems like their provided rechargeable battery is sensitive to cold temp.
Interesting, I'll make sure to add that to my research for next season! Thanks!
Awesome info! Looks like it might be time for me to get a packraft!
PAST time! 😂😉
I hope you haven't jinxed yourself by saying you haven't yet rolled your packraft😉 🤞🤞. Tried two flex tail pumps and sent both back and gave up. The first one was cross threaded right out of the box and couldn't unscrew it to get at the battery, which has to be removed for charging; the second one cross threaded itself when I was unscrewing the cap to remove the battery for charging; about two turns and it locked up. And I'm not that ham fisted with stuff. I compared the threads on it to my Fenix HM50R headlamp and the Fenix threads were noticeably better. That was about a year or so ago with the pump so maybe I'll give it another try 'cause I really wanted to like it. Looking forward to seeing your new gear for '25!
Thanks for the heads-up on the pump, I'll look out for that!
What paddle and dry suit did you get a deciphering paddle length and looking at the Sherpa’s. I need to find an ultralight PFD and rescue PFT. Care to share your thoughts on your gear decisions? Big thanks
Great questions, thanks! Here's the paddle: www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=e295c418-295a-447c-b265-734e25f82503&website_id=345523ea-2f51-482a-8572-4d2f865d5022&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F221146%2Faqua-bound-manta-ray-hybrid-2-piece-posi-lok-kayak-paddle%3Fsku%3D2211460002%26store%3D%26CAWELAID%3D120217890015779531%26CAGPSPN%3Dpla%26CAAGID%3D125176028394%26CATCI%3Dpla-317807166377%26cm_mmc%3DPLA_Google%257C21700000001700551_2211460002%257C317807166377%257CNB%257C71700000083586223%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds%26gad_source%3D1%26gclid%3DCjwKCAiAjeW6BhBAEiwAdKltMkcTY26muXAyaYbVXj684CjYz9oipZakTOnua0NDUBAJ6-S76ic62xoClEcQAvD_BwE It's not the lightest, but moderately priced and very robust. I did try an expensive UL paddle, but didn't like the smaller diameter of the shaft.
Here's the highly rated PFD: www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=e83dde2f-2245-4492-b1e6-84dc59625ee8&website_id=345523ea-2f51-482a-8572-4d2f865d5022&url=https%3A%2F%2Falpackaraft.com%2Fproducts%2Fastral-ev-eight-pfd
Happy paddling!