Alpacka Raft - Valkyrie V3
Alpacka Raft - Valkyrie V3
** 2024 Valkyrie V3 Ready to Ship in Size Large only. Super limited Ready to Ship stock on hand, available while stocks last until sold out. If you can add the model/size to your cart, stock is available.
If the product size/style you’re after indicates as out-of-stock on unavailable, get in touch. We have additional allocation due later in the year, but may be able to get these in sooner where required. Just give us a call and we’ll see how we can help get you kitted up ASAP.
2024 V3 Colours and Specifications as indicated below
The Alpacka Raft VALKYRIE does not come standard with a Sprayskirt. Select Ready to Ship ULTRALIGHT SPRAYSKIRT. Alternatively, the Alpacka Raft HD Skirt can also be added to your order, but will be shipped seperately with a delayed production lead time. Custom made Neoprene Sprayskirts may also be available to suit, from dedicated Sprayskirt manufactures, such as Electric Water.
The Valkyrie is designed for intermediate-advance paddlers looking for a packraft that handles much like a hard-shell kayak, or those looking to take their packrafting to a new level, in a more forgiving form than that a traditional hardshell kayak. This model is designed for moderate- advanced paddlers looking for a higher performing packraft . We do not recommend this model as an entry level packraft - updated 18/4/24**
>> NEW 2024 Valkyrie V3 Specifications listed below <<
Handmade in Colorado, USA
Material:
420D hull, 840D flooring
Available Sizes:
Medium
Large
Weight: Approx. ~6.2-6.3kg (weight determined by size, see chart below for comparison)
Build Configuration: Whitewater Deck (Alpacka Raft Ultralight or HD Sprayskirts available separately)
Integrated Stern TiZip - Cargo Zipper: as Standard (Small size internal dry bags sold separately, available here)
Shape: Patent Pending Valkyrie Planing Hull
Tube Diameter: >> NEW 2024 V3 SPEC >> 9-inch
Fit: Whitewater (See sizing and specifications)
Valve: Temper assist valve for inflation and deflation
Attachments: >> NEW 2024 V3 SPEC << 2 Bow D-Rings, 2 Stern Handles, 1 Stern D-Ring, 2 Offset Thigh Strap D-Rings, 2 Ankle Loops, 3 Multi-Slot Strap Plates, 2 Seat Ties, 4 Floor Retention D-Rings
Seating & Rigging: Valkyrie Inflatable Floor, Valkyrie Tie-In Seat, WW Footbrace, Adjustable Foam Backband,, Patented 4-point Thigh Straps, Floor Tension Straps
Materials: Proprietary 420-denier nylon hull and 840-denier nylon floor (Made in USA)
Includes: Valkyrie packraft with integrated stern TiZip, inflatable floor, seat, adjustable backband, thigh straps, small field repair kit, inflation bag and mesh stuff sack.
The Alpacka Raft - Valkyrie V3, The Kayakers Packraft
The hype is real. The Valkryie V3 is not just our highest performance whitewater packraft, its the biggest leap in performance that we've ever made and may ever make. It features our lowest profile tubes, modern creek boat shaping, generous bow and stern rocker, and a spacious and comfortable cockpit. The patented floor sits below the bottom of the tubes to create secondary stability when the boat is put on edge. Like a kayak, this allows the paddler to hold the Valkyrie on edge for crossing eddylines, boofing off drops, and cutting through features. The bow and stern rocker keep the boat high and dry and make it incredibly easy to boof over and skip out of holes and steep drops. And the speed is, well, you have to paddle it to believe it.
If you are a kayaker who is packraft curious or tired of lugging nine feet of plastic on your shoulder into the backcountry, the Valkyrie V3 is your packraft. It is also a great boat for the experienced packrafter looking to step up their whitewater game or anyone who wants to develop kayak skills in a forgiving and easy to store and travel package.
Build Configuration - Whitewater Deck
The Alpacka Raft Valkyrie comes standard with the Whitewater Deck, which provides the highest performance in whitewater. The deck keeps the boat dry so it can maintain speed through features. The Whitewater Deck features a large kayak style cockpit and includes a one-piece PEX coaming, and an ultralight secure fitting spray skirt. HD Sprayskirt recommend (sold separately)
Cargo Zipper (integrated stern TiZip®) - aka the Cargo Fly
A standard option on the Valkyrie, the Cargo Zipper is the ultimate packraft gear storage solution. It features an airtight zipper installed in the stern of the boat to allow you to load your gear inside the tubes. The system provides drier and more secure gear storage and improved paddling performance due to a lower center of gravity. The Cargo Zipper is perfect for expeditions, whitewater performance, and keeping your gear dry in any conditions.
Small Internal Dry Bags may be purchased separately and are designed to work with the Cargo Zipper system. The bags clip in place along each side of the tubes with a side release buckle and allow for better organization and weight balance than placing the contents of your pack loose inside the Cargo Zipper. They also act as additional balanced air chambers to make it easier to get to shore in the event of a puncture.
Sizing & Specifications
The chart below shows our recommended size based on your height. The Valkyrie is a longer internally than the same size of our other whitewater packrafts, which maximizes overall length and speed. This results in a slightly less aggressive knee bend, but is a more comfortable and higher performance fit. Paddlers over 6'3" or under 5'4" may have trouble getting a good fit. Similarly, paddlers over 100kg may find that the overall volume of the boat is too low to carry multi-day gear. The large size is optimized for a 6'0" paddler and the medium is optimized for a 5'8" paddler. Paddlers in the 5'9"-5'10" range should be able to size up or down depending on whether they prefer a tighter/looser fit or a shorter/longer boat.
*Weight includes all components except inflation bag, repair kit, spray skirt and internal dry bags for Cargo Fly.
**Packed size is a reference measurement based on folding each lengthwise edge of the boat to the center and rolling from the bow. There are many other methods of rolling and folding the boats that will result in a different packed size that may be more or less efficient for packing depending on the situation.
***The Valkyrie is a performance whitewater boat and does not have a maximum capacity as this will change based on water conditions and cargo capacity is more important than paddler weight up to a point. Paddlers of all weights up to 104kg should experience maximum performance with ~4.5-11kg of cargo. Above 11kg of cargo will progressively impact responsiveness up to the capacity max. Paddlers heavier than ~90kg+ may notice additional performance decreases with more than 11kg of cargo. So pack light when you want to run harder whitewater.