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Alpacka Packraft Knockoff Review (AquaXtreme Raft)
Reviewing the Aqua Xtreme X1 Packraft here. Obviously it's a knockoff of the Alpacka Classic raft.
I tried to give the most unbiased review as I could.
Unfortunately, in my opinion the Alpacka rafts are made with much better quality material and are made with better workmanship as well. The seams are sealed much better and the inflatable pillows that are included with Alpaca rafts are of a much greater quality with better workmanship as well.
I would not put your trust or stake your life on an Aqua Xtreme raft. I could take an Alpacka raft out into the backcountry and float for hundreds of miles down a jagged rocky stream... I do not feel confident doing that in my Aqua Xtreme X1 Raft. Their advertisements online are also fairly misleading. The pictures show a much higher quality material than is used in real life. I don't believe that AquaXtreme uses 210d Nylon for their boats. This statistic is highly misleading... The material they use is nowhere near the same quality of similar Alpacka rafts.
The customer service for AquaXtreme was very responsive and helpful at first. But, then when I contacted them about having trouble with my raft they dropped off the face of the earth.
The rating I would give the AquaXtreme X1 is a: 3/10
Mainly because of the poor/misleading customer service and because of the quality of the material, craftsmanship, and accessories. The only positive review I can give the raft is that the actual bow of the raft is still holding and hasn't popped yet. But, the keyword is "yet". I haven't taken it on any rocky rivers or put it through its paces yet to test its durability in extreme conditions... because honestly I am to afraid to for the fear of popping the boat I just spent money on. I would recommend this boat for a situations where you wouldn't encounter any kind of foul conditions. If you need a raft for leisure activities on a small pond, large (non-rocky/non-white water) river, or even perhaps alpine lake wilderness areas then this would be a suitable option. But, for AquaXtreme to advertise this as a raft that can handle white-water or other "Xtreme" activities... well this is admittedly false advertising. I would recommend saving your money and upgrading to an Alpacka Classic raft for a few hundred more dollars. Don't cut corners on a raft that could either save or end your life.
AquaXtreme X1 LINK:
www.aqua-xtreme.com/product-page/x1-standard-packraft
Alpacka Classic LINK:
www.alpackaraft.com/rafting/product/classic/
AquaXtreme X1 Features:
Manufacturing: Israel with no reference to how they are made.
Length - 2.26 m - Width - 98cm
Internal Size - 120cm x 40cm x 30cm
Base Weight : 2.49kg/5lb 9 oz
210d Urethane-Nylon (single-sided, multiple coating and surface finish)
Double urethane coated 840d nylon floor with V-Tape construction for extra durability
All seams are stitched and sealed with a 25mm/1” seam tape to the deliver the highest durability and ensure the highest quality air holding properties.
Tube diameter: 30cm
4 bow grab loops
4 stern grab loops
Standard Fittings - backrest/seat/thigh braces
Available as an open boat ,self bailer or cockpit/spraydeck models
Boston and Hakley Roberts Valves
Free Accessories: Removable/Adjustable baffled comfort seat and adjustable height inflatable backrest or white water backrest, inflation bag, Pack Strap, repair fabric.
Alpacka Classic Features:
Manufacturing: Made to Order in Mancos, Colorado
Shape: Classic Hull
Tube Diameter: 11.7-inch
Fit: Relaxed (See sizing and specifications)
Valve: Temper assist valve for inflation and deflation
Attachments: 4 bow grab loops, 2 stern grab loops, and 2 strap plates
Seating: Classic Seat Bottom and Inflatable Seat Back
Build Configurations: Open, Whitewater Deck, or Removable WW Deck
Cargo Fly: Optional (Internal dry bags sold separately)
Materials: Proprietary 210-denier high count nylon hull and 840-denier ballistic nylon floor (Made in USA).
Includes: Inflation Bag, Stuff Sack, and Basic Repair Kit
Hull: Proprietary 210-denier high count nylon, single side laminated with pigmented polyurethane film (Made in USA.)
Floor: Proprietary 840-denier ballistics nylon, laminated on both sides with polyurethane film (Made in USA).
Seat: 200-denier oxford nylon, with single side polyurethane laminate (Made in USA).
Accessories: All grab loops and similar attachments are manufactured in house in Mancos, Colorado out of scrap floor materials and USA made webbing. Small parts and fasteners are Made in USA, when available, and sourced from industry leaders like Duraflex, YKK, and ITW-Nexus.
I tried to give the most unbiased review as I could.
Unfortunately, in my opinion the Alpacka rafts are made with much better quality material and are made with better workmanship as well. The seams are sealed much better and the inflatable pillows that are included with Alpaca rafts are of a much greater quality with better workmanship as well.
I would not put your trust or stake your life on an Aqua Xtreme raft. I could take an Alpacka raft out into the backcountry and float for hundreds of miles down a jagged rocky stream... I do not feel confident doing that in my Aqua Xtreme X1 Raft. Their advertisements online are also fairly misleading. The pictures show a much higher quality material than is used in real life. I don't believe that AquaXtreme uses 210d Nylon for their boats. This statistic is highly misleading... The material they use is nowhere near the same quality of similar Alpacka rafts.
The customer service for AquaXtreme was very responsive and helpful at first. But, then when I contacted them about having trouble with my raft they dropped off the face of the earth.
The rating I would give the AquaXtreme X1 is a: 3/10
Mainly because of the poor/misleading customer service and because of the quality of the material, craftsmanship, and accessories. The only positive review I can give the raft is that the actual bow of the raft is still holding and hasn't popped yet. But, the keyword is "yet". I haven't taken it on any rocky rivers or put it through its paces yet to test its durability in extreme conditions... because honestly I am to afraid to for the fear of popping the boat I just spent money on. I would recommend this boat for a situations where you wouldn't encounter any kind of foul conditions. If you need a raft for leisure activities on a small pond, large (non-rocky/non-white water) river, or even perhaps alpine lake wilderness areas then this would be a suitable option. But, for AquaXtreme to advertise this as a raft that can handle white-water or other "Xtreme" activities... well this is admittedly false advertising. I would recommend saving your money and upgrading to an Alpacka Classic raft for a few hundred more dollars. Don't cut corners on a raft that could either save or end your life.
AquaXtreme X1 LINK:
www.aqua-xtreme.com/product-page/x1-standard-packraft
Alpacka Classic LINK:
www.alpackaraft.com/rafting/product/classic/
AquaXtreme X1 Features:
Manufacturing: Israel with no reference to how they are made.
Length - 2.26 m - Width - 98cm
Internal Size - 120cm x 40cm x 30cm
Base Weight : 2.49kg/5lb 9 oz
210d Urethane-Nylon (single-sided, multiple coating and surface finish)
Double urethane coated 840d nylon floor with V-Tape construction for extra durability
All seams are stitched and sealed with a 25mm/1” seam tape to the deliver the highest durability and ensure the highest quality air holding properties.
Tube diameter: 30cm
4 bow grab loops
4 stern grab loops
Standard Fittings - backrest/seat/thigh braces
Available as an open boat ,self bailer or cockpit/spraydeck models
Boston and Hakley Roberts Valves
Free Accessories: Removable/Adjustable baffled comfort seat and adjustable height inflatable backrest or white water backrest, inflation bag, Pack Strap, repair fabric.
Alpacka Classic Features:
Manufacturing: Made to Order in Mancos, Colorado
Shape: Classic Hull
Tube Diameter: 11.7-inch
Fit: Relaxed (See sizing and specifications)
Valve: Temper assist valve for inflation and deflation
Attachments: 4 bow grab loops, 2 stern grab loops, and 2 strap plates
Seating: Classic Seat Bottom and Inflatable Seat Back
Build Configurations: Open, Whitewater Deck, or Removable WW Deck
Cargo Fly: Optional (Internal dry bags sold separately)
Materials: Proprietary 210-denier high count nylon hull and 840-denier ballistic nylon floor (Made in USA).
Includes: Inflation Bag, Stuff Sack, and Basic Repair Kit
Hull: Proprietary 210-denier high count nylon, single side laminated with pigmented polyurethane film (Made in USA.)
Floor: Proprietary 840-denier ballistics nylon, laminated on both sides with polyurethane film (Made in USA).
Seat: 200-denier oxford nylon, with single side polyurethane laminate (Made in USA).
Accessories: All grab loops and similar attachments are manufactured in house in Mancos, Colorado out of scrap floor materials and USA made webbing. Small parts and fasteners are Made in USA, when available, and sourced from industry leaders like Duraflex, YKK, and ITW-Nexus.
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is it still going strong?
Did the raft end up popping?
It’s such a good album
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nice job kids !!!
What Andrew Endres said !!!!!!!!
has it worked. do the seams hold the pressure? will also try it on my hypalon boat :) also thought about heavy weights on the seams ...
I love Kurt Rosenwinkle. Of course, he's that type of player who makes me wonder why I bother trying myself. So I always need to be well prepared psychologically whenever I see him play.
Kurt can only be in one club at a time. We all need more music!
czcams.com/video/xpkVeMhKR7Q/video.html
Gorgeous playing!!
cool stuff!!
I love this song you play n sing well!
What an egocentric jacka** The interviewer
Nice singing and playing - bravo bro!!!
who is on piano?
good ear!
Love the mic/cymbal technique here
right
the interviewer sucks
because he is mainly a jazz guitarist.
so proud of you
this ain´t a clinic it is an interview.
Great! Thank you!
This is great stuff.
can they handle Rock'n' Roll ?
I was there! It was a great show!
Great Show!
Good work!
Very nice arrangement. Can you please, please share the chords?
such petty questions.
yea- duh
"you know..." "you know..?" "you know."
+Charles Kieny Yeah! Yeah....yeah. Yeah! uhu..
Beautiful arrangement. Do you have the sheet music of this?
John Abercrombie Quartet, Arcade 1978. Back in print I hope. Looking for this so long. Very good version.
Why that man can't stop swashing his foot
I would say cocaine
hmmm Zack good
Thanks for uploading this Andrew. It should be noted that this was actually a rehearsal for my Junior recital. Hence I'm wearing shorts and a cutoff T-shirt.
Your second chord seems wrong, unless your substituting for something. Second chord should be Bmaj7(#11). But other than that solo sounds good.
Fantastic! I could learn it from here, thank for your great work! :)
your really good :3
:D great :D
What's the intro song? And why record the little girl??
Well done ! I like your arrangement, sounds great .. nice SG too !
wow !
the interveiwer must be some kind of teacher, he's overly concerned with order.
I WAS THERE IN THE FRONT!
I have never been more serious in my life...I would love to see James Lipton interview Roy Haynes. The interviewers do what they can but the man's life deserves a professional that will research well enough that will allow Mr. Haynes to realize how much he has contributed to the Jazz fabric of this country through the research he comes up with.
lage lund
Thank you sooo much for posting this! Next best to actually going to his clinic which didn't happen in California when he was here a month ago. I went to hear him at Yoshi's and really enjoyed his original tunes.
yeah kurt is a great musician! he has som much knowledge on the guitar
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