Wanted- Alpacka 'Yukon Yak' Pack raft

[Nuts]

Hi, i'm keeping an eye out for one of these (or a Llama possibly) for a friend. Have an explorer 42 (a new one, unused) that we (ie. he) may consider swapping
A long shot, I know, but if you are considering an upgrade*, show us what you got!!

[Nuts]

bump..* ie. like you may want to put some $ towards this : http://www.alpackawhitewater.com/ ; )

[Nuts]

Or maybe this new design, self bailing but still light: http://www.bakraft.com/features/

[Nuts]

Or .. sell and upgrade from China : http://www.aliexpress.com/store/1269074
Bump.. so we need a Llama or Yak (or Mule ), purchased outright or swap/ part swap for a new explorer42 (double alpacka raft)

[freepete]

Hey
How much are you looking for for the explorer?
Cheers

[andrewa]

Wow, I didn't realise that you could get packrafts from Alliexpress.....or wouldn't you?

Have you tried the packrafting forum. Unfortunately they are getting expensive again with the change in the US$.....my first Llama bought in 2007 was US$700, which amounted then go about AUD$1050! ( I bought a second "seconds" one for US$500 a year later) - best outdoor toys I've ever bought, I think!

A

[Nuts]

Ha, yes- No! I barely have faith in all those taped joints as is without some near-enough cn craftmanship.
I'm still just a novice though really, only a handfull of days here n there. Had a couple of these since the first style alpaca but circumstances, time/warmer seasons rarely align for big trips and longer trips are the motivation. I do like to keep them inflated and look at them now and then

Hey
How much are you looking for for the explorer?
Cheers

Hi freepete,

It may happen but i'm not really keen to sell it outright. A straight swap for a late main-line alpacka or pretty much the replacement cost so we can buy another. I'm considering just buying a second larger/single person boat new (that bakraft does look interesting..). If that happens and when it arrives I may reconsider, anyhow i'll put it on sale here first (if so). It's a nice big boat (now 'lightly used' ) perfect for bigger easier waters.

The $ parity was great but they are now much dearer, not only +30%ish but also well above duty limits.. (+10% +). Doing the math on the explorer42 for instance around $1600au all in and it doesn't have a spray deck option (+$300 or so). (This is one pointy end of cottage business that I would really encourage to a local maker or collaboration )

PS. is there a popular pr forum? that alpacka one seems to have the lights out

[Lizzy]

There is a NZ Packraft facebook page.... May get some response there?

[andrewa]

Yep, the Alpacka forum dissociated as the "American Packrafting Association" or similar, and I lost interest immediately upon being asked to join the association, with its "cover your *&%$#!" regulations - I remember once posting about a DIY inflatable PFD, and getting a pm saying I should have added a legal disclaimer to my post!

Anyway, it still exists at

http://packrafting.org/forums/

And there's a classifieds bit.

My first packraft/paddle etc was over the $1000 limit. I seem to recall that it may have been "devalued" after some brief discussion.

A

[Nuts]

Yeah, thanks, I have found the APA site again. It's a shame, it seems to be very slow, it's still a good resource at least.
I'll look for the NZ forum, thanks Lizzy.
Got a loaner for the short term so not in such a rush.

[freepete]

No worries thanks Nuts, yeah the $ hurts in this direction. Good luck with the swap

[SteveJ]

I will add that the $$ don't seem so much when you see what they can do and spread over the life of the Alpacka. I have had two now over several years and they have changed my adventure travel giving so many possabilities. Well worth the dollars.

Steve

[rahvintzu]

Hi Nutz,

I have the following (as new condition, used once):
- Denali Lama (Nautical Blue)
- Cruiser Spray Deck
- Packtach System
- Extra Tie Downs x4 (grab loop)
- Explorer Seat (increases seat height)
- Patch N Go Kit
- Sawyer Paddle (adjustable, breaks down for packing, carbon).
- Inflation Bag
- Bag for raft

Let me know if you are interested.

[Nuts]

Thanks rahvintzu, I may have been interested (for myself) but have ordered a self-bailing raft (i'll close this adv) You should post that in the marketplace here, would bring a relatively good price.

I will add that the $$ don't seem so much when you see what they can do and spread over the life of the Alpacka. I have had two now over several years and they have changed my adventure travel giving so many possabilities. Well worth the dollars.

Steve

It is a big price for what they are. Though iv'e seen what others have done with them and imagine a long life span. With creaky knees it's tempting just to gorilla your way down shingle rapids once you realise they are seriously tough

[rahvintzu]

All good Nuts, enjoy your Raft, I need to get out more on mine.

[Nuts]

No worries. And i'll refer back to this if I here of anyone looking. Assuming you haven't re-discovered your raft by then ;