interesting to hear about the extra coatings on the 840D floor for better durability. Do the tubes also get a heavier duty coating for durability? Thanks
Jeff, first of you rock. Super inspired by the rivers you're out there crushing, always keeping that stoke high. I do have some questions about sizing. I see that on the website unlike with other boats there is a height recommendation. I'm 6'6" so a few inches above the height suggestion. I currently have a XL Gnarwhal. From what I can gather looking at the tech specs is that the Valkyrie actually has 1" on the XL Gnarwhal interior length. There isn't a "Paddler sit length" specification to compare it with so going by interior length wouldn't someone larger then 6'3" be able fit the Large Valkyrie if I fit nicely in the XL Gnarwhal? The exterior is 4" longer, and it packs down smaller than an XL Gnarwhal. So overall it seems like it would fit? Any thoughts? I believe Thor to be a tall guy (unsure of size) but curious about his experience as well with this. I appreciate any info! If I got any of this wrong while analyzing the differences please let me know. Thanks!
Hi Russell - I don't know anyone taller than 6'3" (34" inseam) who has paddled a valkyrie yet. In terms of sit length and cockpit fit lengthwise, there is a little room to spare for that paddler in a Large valkyrie (he says about 2" behind his ideal backband position). However, that 6'3" paddler (who prefers to paddle the large with his seat/backband pretty far forward) suspects a 6'6" paddler would fit inside but feel a little cramped in the cockpit. That said, *if* a paddler can fit well inside a valkryie cockpit, then more paddler+load weight seems to suit the large valkyrie well. I'm sorry I can't provide a more insightful answer - if and when we see feedback from paddlers 6'5" or taller I will update this comment. Paddler experiences in the valkyrie are much more sensitive to differences in paddler dimensions that any other packraft, as you'd expect, so I feel reluctant to extrapolate much beyond known paddler experiences.
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This is the best packraft ever made, hands down. Love it!
was expecting the "we need a hero" song to come on and this fella to just start busting out combat rolls. awesome video, already started saving
interesting to hear about the extra coatings on the 840D floor for better durability. Do the tubes also get a heavier duty coating for durability? Thanks
Jeff, first of you rock. Super inspired by the rivers you're out there crushing, always keeping that stoke high. I do have some questions about sizing. I see that on the website unlike with other boats there is a height recommendation. I'm 6'6" so a few inches above the height suggestion. I currently have a XL Gnarwhal. From what I can gather looking at the tech specs is that the Valkyrie actually has 1" on the XL Gnarwhal interior length. There isn't a "Paddler sit length" specification to compare it with so going by interior length wouldn't someone larger then 6'3" be able fit the Large Valkyrie if I fit nicely in the XL Gnarwhal? The exterior is 4" longer, and it packs down smaller than an XL Gnarwhal. So overall it seems like it would fit? Any thoughts? I believe Thor to be a tall guy (unsure of size) but curious about his experience as well with this. I appreciate any info! If I got any of this wrong while analyzing the differences please let me know. Thanks!
Hi Russell - I don't know anyone taller than 6'3" (34" inseam) who has paddled a valkyrie yet. In terms of sit length and cockpit fit lengthwise, there is a little room to spare for that paddler in a Large valkyrie (he says about 2" behind his ideal backband position). However, that 6'3" paddler (who prefers to paddle the large with his seat/backband pretty far forward) suspects a 6'6" paddler would fit inside but feel a little cramped in the cockpit. That said, *if* a paddler can fit well inside a valkryie cockpit, then more paddler+load weight seems to suit the large valkyrie well. I'm sorry I can't provide a more insightful answer - if and when we see feedback from paddlers 6'5" or taller I will update this comment. Paddler experiences in the valkyrie are much more sensitive to differences in paddler dimensions that any other packraft, as you'd expect, so I feel reluctant to extrapolate much beyond known paddler experiences.
Is this generally more stable than a hard shell kayak/ creek boat?