Inflatable river kayak Packraft 1-person TPU waterproof zip PR 500
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Designed for day-long adventures, this packraft fits in a rucksack! Head up the riverbank, then, once inflated, paddle down Class 2 rivers.
The packraft's ultra-compact designed means you can travel along Class 2 rivers, on foot or bike, or by other means. create your own tailor-made adventure. Easy to inflate with its bag (included).
BENEFITS
Easy assembly / dismantling
Inflate it with around 10 compressions of the pump bag.
Versatility
1 deck to reduce water getting in, attachment points for your equipment.
Quick drying
The kayak is waterproof. Simply dry it with a towel.
Stability
Low centre of gravity, external width: 90 cm, good stability during navigation
Robustness
Sail safely, confidential, reinforced floor: 420D TPU double-laminated polyamide
Capacity
Water-repellent compartment for keeping your belongings dry up to 125 kg.
User comfort
1 inflatable seat and 2 knee rests so you are securely positioned in packraft.
Repair
Spare parts available online or at you nearest Decathlon workshop.
Instructions
Download it hereTECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
Dimensions How heavy is it?
When the kayak is inflated:
> length: 230 cm
> internal length: 123 cm
> width: 90 cm
> internal width at the seat: 39 cm
> height: 47 cm
> air volume: 320 litres
When stored in its bag :
> height: 30 cm
> width: 40 cm
> thickness: 25 cm
> full weight: 3.8 kg (including:. packraft, pump bag, inflation tube, seat, thigh braces, repair kit, compression strap)
Waterproof T-Zip with 50 cm opening.
Which packraft should you choose?
To choose between the PR500 and the PR100 ask the following questions:
- Do you need a waterproof compartment?
If so, opt for the PR500
- Will you be sailing on flat water (lakes, calm rivers) or white water?
=> Flat water: PR100 is enough
=> white water (class II max recommended): PR500
=> both: PR500 more suitable
- How much weight will you be carrying?
> up to 110 kg: PR100
> up to 125 kg: PR500
How do I maintain and look after my waterproof zip over time?
We selected a T-zip waterproof zip, which is effective against water ingress while on the water, however the zip requires maintenance to remain waterproof over time.
Advice:
- try to not let the inside of the zip get wet. If this happens, let the textile part of the zip inside the pocket dry thoroughly before folding.
- grease your zip regularly: a tube of lubricant is provided, use it on the teeth and the slider
Why go packrafting?
Packrafts are an adventure in waiting for those passionate about outdoor sports. This experience brings together at least two sports and allows you to vary your activities and enjoy the landscapes between the ascent and the descent differently.
Tour on foot or by bike, for one or several days, you will reconnect and enjoy it as much as possible!
What is the difference between Rafting and Packrafting?
Rafting and packrafting can be enjoyed on rivers with a varying number of rapids. In rafting, you are in a team on the same craft, and you steer the raft with a simple paddle (canoe style) and head downriver. In packrafting, you head upstream and then paddle downriver in your packraft (we recommend that you stay together as a group, and use a double paddle (kayak-style).
The packraft stands alone and weighs only 4 kg, while the raft, weighing around 80 kg and can be carried between the group.
How was the design worked on?
A packraft in the colours found in river scenery to allow you to have an immersive experience. For safety reasons, the orange allows you to remain visible at all times and to be tracked on the water. The Itiwit teams have created different prototypes in order to test the different shapes and provide you with maximum manoeuvrability and good stability. In the interest of compactness, the packraft only has the essentials so that it can keep up with you on all your adventures.
How to inflate the packraft.
Connect the tube to the valve of the packraft as well as to the valve of the inflation bag. Open the bag fully to trap a maximum amount of air. Close the top of the bag and roll it to allow the air to pass into the raft. You can press it with your knees to help.
The packraft is sufficiently inflated when you can no longer inflate it with the bag. Use the same technique to inflate your seat.
Fold the inflation bag and store it with the tube underneath the raft’s deck.
What does the Kayak bag contain?
The pack includes:
-the “pump bag”: the storage bag which is also the bag which will help you to inflate the packraft
- the tube
- the packraft
- the seat
- the knee rests
- a repair kit
Safety on the water
Remember to use an ISO 12402-5 life vest and an EN 1484 helmet when you head out onto rivers.
COMPOSITION
composition
Main fabric: 30.0% Polyamide, 70.0% Polyurethane; Carry bag: 30.0% Polyamide, 65.0% Polyurethane, 5.0% Polyester
Tips for storage and maintenance
DO NOT WASH.
BLEACHING EXCLUDED.
DO NOT TUMBLE DRY.
DO NOT IRON.
DO NOT DRY CLEAN.
Storage tips
Dry, deflate, fold up. Store a dry and dark place, where the temperature does not vary greatly.
Restrictions on use
Do not use this packraft in the sea or in rivers above Class 2.
TESTS AND WARRANTY
Parts guarantee
Guaranteed availability of spare parts essential to use of product: 2 years Availability: 10 years
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Long lastingRepairability
Product designed to be repairable on more than 80% of breakages and failures.
Repairability is the ability to offer a solution in the event of product breakage or failure. The repairability of a product is defined according to 4 criteria: - The availability of instructions on how to repair the product for customers - The possibility of disassembling the product - The availability of spare parts - The price of the repair is lower than purchasing a new product Our goal is to cover any possible known break or repair a product might have. We think about the life span of a product from the design stage, to ensure that it lasts as long as possible.