Description
This ex-demo MRS Ponto has only been used once as a demonstrator, and so is in excellent condition. It features the excellent TiZIP which allows access into the tube through an air tight/watertight zip (known as the TiZIP and referred to as ISS or Internal Storage System). Note; every TiZIP is an excellent piece of technology with phenomenal benefits, but does need to be maintained to keep it operating through the years – guidance is available here TiZIP Maintenance
Although lightweight, this MRS packraft is capable of carrying allot of gear, even your bike! It is especially useful to sling into your backpack and take wherever you go, then if you find a river you would like to travel down or a lake you would like to cross, it can be inflated within minutes using the supplied inflator bag (approx 6 bags to fill to 95% then top up with approx 20 breaths of air or using a Flextail digital pump), and you are on the water without a fuss.
Take it on a hike, an expedition, in your aeroplane hand luggage, take your dog (yes it is tough enough!), strap to your bike … strap your bike to this packraft (see Bikerafting with your MRS for photos showing this model being used!), go wild camping … the uses are endless. See below image of an MRS Ponto being used for bike rafting:
MRS packrafts are made out of polyurethane coated nylon, which is a material that is UV-resistant, tear-resistant and long lasting. The packrafts have sewn and welded seams and are handmade which is better for the environment than PVC inflatables which are less durable, much heavier and require the use of harmful glues.
ISS (Internal Storage System)
This packraft has manufacturer installed ISS (internal storage system) and two large drybags. ISS is a TiZip zipper on the rear of the boat within which you can store small items inside the tubes of the packraft, such as spare coat, clothes, sleeping bag, boots or other such items within the supplied long nylon dry bags. Think how amazing it would be to go on a whole camping trip and to not have any of your gear cluttering the cockpit of your packraft! People on shore will be amazed when you start taking all your gear outside the tubes of your packraft!
MRS uses TiZips Masterseal 10 which is pressure proof up to 500 mbar, is totally safe, completely waterproof and airtight. You will not lose air from having ISS.
ISS main advantages are:
• You can store small items out of the way within the tubes of your packraft
• The things you store within ISS will be safe and dry while underway.
• Lower point of gravity makes for a more comfortable and better tracking.
• More space to move around and with more comfort you will be able to travel greater distances.
The ISS is a great addition to your packraft but does need to be cared for.
Materials
Tubes: UPN35 Nylon 210D/67T*55T 90 A Ester TPU double
Floor:UPN35 Nylon 420D/67T*55T 90 A Ester TPU double
Seat: Nylon 210D/118T laminated
Specification;
Weight; 2.90kg
Outer length; 254.5cm
Outer Width; 92cm
Inner Length; 135.5cm
Inner Width; 34cm
Ex-Demo Warranty; 1 year
UK postage only. Delivery to other countries may be possible, please contact us prior to placing your order to obtain a delivery quote.
