What dimensions? What weight?
When inflated:
> length: 230 cm
> internal length: 123cm
> width: 90 cm
> internal width at seat: 39cm
> height: 47 cm
> air volume: 320 liters
When stored in its bag:
> height : 30 cm
> width: 40 cm
> thickness: 25 cm
> complete weight: 3.8 kg (all inclusive: packraft, pump bag, inflation hose, seat, knee wedges, repair kit, compression strap)
A 50cm opening T-Zip waterproof zip.
Which packraft to choose?
To choose between the PR500 and the PR100, you need to answer the following questions:
- Do you need a watertight compartment?
If so, go for the PR500
- Will you be sailing on flat water (lakes, calm rivers) or whitewater?
=> flat water: the PR100 is sufficient
=> whitewater (class II max recommended): PR500
=> both: PR500 more suitable
- What weight will you be taking on board?
> up to 110kg: PR100
> up to 125kg: PR500
How do I maintain and preserve my watertight zip over time?
The waterproof zip chosen is a T-zip, effective against water ingress when sailing, but it remains a part to be maintained to keep it watertight over time.
Tips:
- avoid wetting the inside of the zip. If you do, leave the textile part of the zip inside the pocket to dry before folding it
- regularly lubricate your zip: a tube of lubricant is supplied, use it on the teeth and zipper.
Why make a Packraft?
The Packraft is an adventure for outdoor sports enthusiasts. This experience combines at least two sports and allows you to vary the pleasures and enjoy the landscapes differently between the ascent and the descent.
Hiking or biking, for one or more days, you'll reconnect with nature and make the most of it!
What's the difference between Rafting and Packrafting?
Rafting and packrafting are navigated on rivers with varying degrees of rapids. In rafting, you are in a crew, in the same boat, and you steer your raft with a single paddle (canoe type) and descend. In packrafting, you go up then down in your packraft - we advise you to stay in a group - and your paddle is a double paddle (kayak type).
The packraft is carried alone, weighing just 4kg, whereas the raft is carried in a group, weighing around 80kg.
How is the design worked?
A packraft, with colors that blend into the river scenery, to give you an immersive experience. For the sake of safety, the orange color means you can always be seen and followed on the water. The Itiwit teams have developed a number of prototypes to test different shapes for maximum manoeuvrability and stability. With compactness in mind, this packraft is frugal and essential, so it can follow you on all your adventures.
How to inflate the packraft?
Connect the hose to the valve on the packraft and to the valve on the inflation bag. Open the bag wide to trap as much air as possible. Close the top of the bag and roll to transfer air from the bag to the boat. You can press down with your knee to help.
The packraft is sufficiently inflated when you can no longer inflate with the bag. Proceed in the same way to inflate your seat.
Fold the inflator bag and stow it with the hose below deck.
What's in the Kayak bag?
The pack includes:
- the "pump bag": storage bag which is also the bag that will help you inflate the packraft
- the hose
- the packraft
- the seat
- the knee braces
- a repair kit
Water safety
Remember to wear an ISO 12402-5 buoyancy vest and EN 1484 helmet when river-boarding.
Warranty
Warranty on spare parts essential to the use of the product: 2 years
Availability: 10 years
