Re: Packraft advice
Bob, I'll second the comments about the Supai riding lower at 250+ lbs. While I paddled one with the former Mike plus gear at about 255 lbs, it does ride low....
mikerogers_vt 2014-07-07 12:08:46 #76258

Re: Packraft advice
I too am a great fan of Supai Adventure Gear equipment. I need to talk to Aaron about a 2-person design, as everyone is not as adventurous or comfortable to...
brian_alleyne 2014-07-06 17:44:04 #76257

Re: Packraft advice
Hi Bob, at 250 pounds you'll ride lower in the water and need to stop more often to dump water out of the packraft, but if you stick to calm water it's not...
rich_rudow 2014-07-06 13:37:44 #76256

Re: Packraft advice
Hey Rich, I've been considering getting a pack raft too. However, my total weight (me and my pack) is about 250 lbs., the weight limit for the raft. Is...
Bob Bordasch 2014-07-06 11:38:17 #76255

Re: Packraft advice
Well Rich, with your advice, and other advice that came to me directly by email, I'll leave landings at Vishnu to the professionals, and stick to getting to...
lrwieland 2014-07-06 11:06:12 #76254

Re: Packraft advice
Hi Larry, the crossing above Hance is easy. Just get 400 or 500 yards upstream of the rapid. Obviously, a little paddling practice ahead of the crossing in...
rich_rudow 2014-07-05 22:17:29 #76253

Re: Packraft advice
Hi Mike, you make an excellent point. A "real" kayak paddle is beefy and can be mashed on rocks without damage. The Olo is made to be lightweight for flat...
rich_rudow 2014-07-05 21:49:28 #76252

Re: Packraft advice
Thanks, Rich, for the detailed reply. I love hiking in the canyon alone and was considering taking a packrafting hike by myself, but will seriously reconsider...
lrwieland 2014-07-05 20:24:27 #76251

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