The new design Love Inflatables model can be brought up to speed and maintained with two to three strokes. In addition, the mat is constructed in such a way that it almost completely displaces residual water. For a self-bailer, this makes more agile and easy to manoeuvre.
The use of packrafts in adventure racing has evolved dramatically since their introduction by packrafting pioneer Dick Griffiths in the early years of the Alaska Wilderness Classic. Initially conceived as a solution for navigating the rugged Alaskan wilderness, packrafts quickly proved indispensable for crossing rivers and lakes that would otherwise pose insurmountable obstacles