Packraft Ultima Eddy SB
Packraft Ultima Eddy SB
Ultima Eddy SB
18900 Kč – 20900 Kč
Top of the line selfbailing packraft for wild water. A partner with which you can safely venture into tougher rapids..
Progressive kayak cut packraft allows you to precise control over the boat and no maneuver will remain unavailable to you.
For those who prefer an open self-bailing boat to a spruce boat.
Eddy SB is a selfbailing version of the Eddy packraft, with which it shares dimensions, materials and features.
It is a packraft o a brand new cut tailored to resemble a kayak as closely as possible, but still retaining the benefits of a packraft. Compared to other models, the boat is narrower and stiffer when using 25cm tubes. You can also increase the rigidity of the packraft by using an inflatable floor and extra knee straps.
The Eddy SB allows you to do almost any kayaking maneuver. Easily set it on edge, use the backwash (where Eddy found his name) and surf the wave. As one of the few packrafts on the market, the Eddy can also handle an Eskimo turn in a pinch.
To increase the durability of the boat, we have equipped the Eddy SB with reinforced TPU 840D floor and TPU 420D tubes. Even so, the Eddy SB is incredibly light and you can pedal it pretty much anywhere.
The self-bailing packraft also makes it easier to leave the boat in case of any problem, as there is no need to worry about releasing the spar (it has no spar..
Basic packraft equipment
The boat is basically equipped with an inflatable seat and an inflatable backrest.
The boat is basically equipped with an inflatable seat and an inflatable backrest.
The boat also includes 4 loops on the bow and 4 on the stern for securing cargo.
Thepackraft is equipped with self-bailing (i.e. "leaky" floor)There are 8 holes in the floor of the boat, which allow water to pour out of the boat, but also to partially enter the boat. So you have to take into account that your feet will be constantly wet.
If you want a closed similar boat, choose the packraft Eddy.
Optional equipment
Packraft can also be fitted with optional accessories (tick when adding items to your basket).
Thigh straps
Of course, Eddy SB is equipped with the option of attaching knee straps, with which you can achieve precise control of the boat and increase its rigidity.
Inflatable floor
An inflatable floor with integrated seat can also be added to the Eddy packraft. Adding the floor reinforces the edge at the bottom of the packraft and increases the rigidity of the boat.
EVA backband
The kayak adjustable EVA backrest can also be used. We actually recommend to use Eddy with EVA backband as i suits the spraydeck with cord better.
Who is Eddy SB for? The Eddy SB is the packraft for those who want a precision-handling self-bailing boat for wild water, but don't want to lug around a fixed boat or don't have room for a fixed boat at home.
It is also ideal for those who are worried about spraydeck and prefer to be able to leave the boat quickly if it capsizes.
Who is Eddy SB not for? Due to its kayak-like cut and intended primarily for heavier whitewater, the Eddy SB is less stable than other packrafts in our range. The Eddy SB is therefore not for complete beginners. Due to its less sturdy construction, it's also not suitable for carrying large loads and is not the fastest on calm water due to the holes in the bottom of the boat.
And what do we say? It´s warm, it´s flowing fast? We take the "es bí" and we're on our way.
STAY WILD, BE FREE!
#staywildbefree #eddysb
Choose the packraft primarily according to what you intend to do with it. As with a bike, there is no such thing as a packraft that is great for everything. You'll have a hard time carrying big loads with a wild water special, and conversely, you can't jump waterfalls with a boat designed for fishing.
Next, consider whether you can easily fit into the boat - if it should be too small for you, go for the larger version.
And at the very end, deal with the little things. Whether you need a skeg, whether you use knee straps, skeg, etc.
You can then store whatever you can fit inside the boat. Of course, it is ideal to store the things you need once in a while in the boat, because every time you open the TIZIP, the boat will naturally deflate. Classically, tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, food supplies for the next few days, etc will come in the boat.
Our packrafts equipped with the TIZIP system have an extra buckle inside to which the load can be attached - we recommend using our drybags equipped with an anti-clip buckle.
But not everything has advantages. TIZIP needs to be taken care of, basically all the time. It needs to be cleaned and lubricated not only after every use, but ideally also during multi-day trips and expeditions. Every dirt in the packraft means a reduction in its functionality and therefore probably an air leak from the boat. And of course you don't want that.
Of course, the cargo inside the ship also changes its characteristics and manoeuvrability. In the case of wild water, in general, a small load inside the boat (up to about 15 kg) will always improve its behaviour. With a larger load you will reduce the speed of the boat's reaction to your manoeuvre, but on the other hand you will make the boat a tank that can better cope with, for example, a larger water current that does not necessarily require fast zigzagging etc.
So all this must be considered when choosing a packraft.
Personally, due to our natural laziness, we reach for a packraft with TIZIP only in case of multi-day expeditions, when we need to transport more cargo than can fit on the boat. Then we don't have to worry about the packraft at all, which of course suits our nature 😊.
They last a lot. Much more than it might seem at first glance.
However, always keep in mind that packraft is designed to make the most of its essence. That is a boat that is lightweight, easy to pack into a backpack, and great to store at home. Just a boat you can take anywhere.
For this reason, the Packraft is less robust than, say, other inflatable craft, but weighs many times more and when packed down makes for a separate seventy-litre loom. Logically, therefore, it should last less, or its eventual puncture should be easier.
It's true. A packraft will definitely last less than a conventional raft with the same impact. But you'll still only break through it by a really bad accident. It has to be a really nasty collision with a sharp rock or a piece of metal left behind on a weir. If you are a bit clumsy, you can pierce it with a branch while carrying it, or with a knife blade while cutting sausages.
If you manage to break through the floor, nothing happens. You'll just get a little water from underneath the boat, which will pour out through the same hole. At the next stop, just tape over the gorilla tape and you're done.
If you puncture the cylinder, you'll naturally start leaking air out of the ship. In most cases, it's a slow leak, which you can fix with a temporary patch and then fix at home for good.
Only if you are really unlucky will you make a hole in the ship that will cause the packraft to launch almost instantly. That's never happened to us, and we don't really mess with our ships. However, in that case, you have to take into account that a big hole equals instant float. Therefore, always go out on packrafts equipped to deal with a possible swim. A life jacket, spare clothing and possibly a helmet are the basics without which you should never go on the water. Even a big hole can be easily repaired - it doesn't mean the end of the vessel.
A simple question with a complex answer.
Packraft can carry a lot. However, it is necessary to distinguish between what the Packraft can carry without sinking and how much it can carry in order to use it for its intended purpose (crossing a lake versus the wild water of WW IV difficulty).
In general, a packraft will carry the number of people it is designed to carry, plus a load equivalent to, say, a full rucksack that you are able to carry on an expedition.
The packraft can carry even more, but then you have to take into account that it will not behave in the water as you would imagine. For example, with a really overloaded Packraft Eddy you can sail across the lake, but definitely don't take it into difficult wild water.
We always recommend that you test the behaviour of a particular ship with a particular load under optimum conditions. Before the expedition, load the boat with the planned cargo exactly as you plan later and test it in the calm of the shore, for example on a pond. If you have trouble keeping your load balanced on the duck behind your house, chances are it won't be any better on the class IV rapids. Not to mention Grand Canyon😊. Every boat will behave differently with different types and weights of cargo and how they are loaded (bow / stern / inside the boat). Give everything time and find a way that works for you.
Not particularly. Except for boats equipped with the TIZIP system, where zipper care is essential, you don't have to overdo it with packraft care.
During the action, the packraft requires essentially no attention. After inflating the packraft, always inflate it (put it in water for a while, which will usually be colder than the air - for this reason the volume of air in the boat will decrease and the boat will soften) and then inflate it again.
Do not leave the packraft inflated in the sun during stops. The direct sun and heat can really increase the air pressure in the boat and can damage seams, zippers, etc. Ideally the boat should be deflated for safety during breaks on hot days.
Always rinse the packraft free of dirt and sand and allow to dry after use. Then roll it up at will and throw it somewhere in a closet or under the bed out of the sun's rays. That's all.
We are able to do almost anything. Almost any color. Longer, shorter, wider packraft. More loops, less loops. Just let us know!
Delivery time of on demand packraft is around 1 month.
| Weight | 6,3 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 50 × 50 × 50 cm |
| EVA backband | YES, NO |
| Thigh straps | Yes, No |
| Footrest | YES, NO |
| Inflatable floor | YES, NO |
| Color | red-yellow |
| Floor material | TPU 840D |
| Tubes material | TPU 420D |
| Floor | self-bailing |
| Tubes diameter | 25 cm |
| Skeg | No |
| Whitewater deck | no |
| Outer length | 255 cm |
| Outer width | 88 cm |
| Inner length | 118 cm |
| Plain packraft weight | 3300 g |
| Basic setup weight | 3655 g |
We wrote about Ultima Eddy SB
I woke up in the morning, the weather looked great, a pack, a few things and a packraft Ultima eddy SB came on my back. Self-bailing boat, the lightest thing I can go out with. Half an hour later, I'm jumping out at the secret boarding point in Plečovice. Just run down the meadow and you're at the river. In two hours I'm jumping out [...]
We tested the Selfbailer Eddy SB in February in unusual conditions. Finland reported the harshest winter in 10 years and great sea conditions between Turku and Alandami. Since ice is our big hobby we went.
