When I was a young fullah, we used these things called kayaks. They were awesome! Remember danger mouse? I think that was the last time old mate was in one of them plastic things... hehe

Yea definitely keep doing these videos.

Hey Dean, a few observations. 👍 I reckon the packrafts angle to the flow increased the likelihood of the capsize. The low volume and technical nature of the rapid meant that the capsize happened very quickly. This won’t be news to you but for others reading, the capsize occurred because of the sideways travel angle vs a more downstream angle. Rescue of PR ok, like WW kayaks I recommend flip it upright asap and shunt/ push the boat as first two stages of rescue to improve speed of clean up. All boats travel better on their hull vs upside down 🙂 Standing in flow, yep probably not ideal. Again it seemed to happen fast and it didn’t look like it was planned per se. Only thought when looking for the lost paddle for other viewers would be to hold off on searching in forceful water until you have a mate closely observing you in the water. They might then be able to come to you aid if things go pear shaped. Last thing I’d say is that split paddles on that grade and in that kind of location would be worth the extra bit of effort during the walk in 👍 Good action cheers Zak

That is an excellent breakdown, bro. It was like Muel did the OTB on a bike, and drove his paddle into the bottom of the river. I suppose this could have leveraged on and snapped the paddle. I presume on multi-day trips you take a split paddle inside the packraft? Tricky one - that's a lot extra to take, isn't it? I suppose you could share a split paddle between a few boats.

Hey bro, you did a pritty tidy team rescue, shot man! In terms of what to differently he should have kept his boat in his hand or rolled up. Your rescue was sweet, your team helped him get down river to he pack raft. The foot entrapment aint pritty but he took that risk himself, he knew the rapid he was in.

Excellent breakdown, thanks for sharing this. Was this a multiday trip or a day trip?

Thanks, enjoyed the added detail that your commentary gives. Are you running gnarwhals? Cheers

Interesting, cheers for sharing

It must be so hard paddling down the rivers with no chimes/hull shape to be able to carve in and out of waves. Just floating with the current it’s gotta be as bad as paddling an Eskimo Topo WW Kayak that I once owned before upgrading to a modern creak kayak. I understand it’s much easier to carry into the put in point.

Wouldn't want the level any lower! Schools of rock sharks lurking 😜

They are so manouverable !

What a spectacular and beautiful place you live in.

Your editing's a bit loose, Deane. If you'd given iyt to Dylan, I reckon he would've cut the blow-job sequence

well done! fantastic - very inspiring

Amazing trip awesome to share it with Arno 👌hopefully see u up a valley or down a river this summer 🏞️

This must be one of the best adventures in NZ

hey! what packrafts are you guys using?

Looks like an epic trip 🔥🔥

Good job fellas!!! Looks epic

That's nuts have run the amuri route a couple of times. Alot of history on the route driving cattle to Greymouth

Inspiration i needed to ride my bike more, thanks!

Yeah man, bring it! The taster rocks!!

A wonderful video and a great story. Thank you for sharing it with us...❤

This gives me confidence to go bike from the house and paddle the Willamette river here in Portland, OR!

Absolutely outstanding team!

It was fun seeing the familiar sights of the old ghost road. Thanks for sharing this epic experience with us. Can’t wait to follow in your tracks in this incredible bike rafting experience.

Hey Deane I was at crow hut this week and saw your name in the book on a raft trip earlier this summer. You got any footage of the trip coming out? I rafted down to RL and earthquake lakes - amazing! Will put a few vids up over next month if you are interested

I'm wondering what model of Alpacka raft this is?

Great work! I'm impressed at how well you were able to paddle with a bike on the rafts. I'm a reasonably experienced whitewater kayaker and packrafter but I've only had one attempt at a short test trip with my bike on the front of my alpacka wolverine. I found that the bike severely restricted my ability to paddle properly. I actually gave up on the bike, stashed it in the bushes, continued down the river and came back for it later 😅

It's a living being not a legal person? Legal means dead

Wicked!

Is this the karamea vid you mentioned or is that still coming?

Looks sick! So it was a bit of an extreme mission by the looks - oh no you didn't bike pack it so it must've been easy for ya 😂 good on ya bro that's top work 💯

Wow, Helen, how inspiring and brave you are!! Age is nothing but a number, and it's what you make of it!! Im 53, and feel like my time is running out!! I live for adventure, and watching this video has made me realize that I still have time, and to definitely make the most of it!!!

Sick trip bro!!

Pleased to watch this before attempting this water 😮

Awesome adventure guys, well impressed! How come you didn't hook down the Leslie (walk bikes from gridiron) and raft out karamea that would've been epic too?

Helen you're a real legend. I'd surely go packrafting and or bikerafting with you any day if you're ever in the UK or I ever get down under.

That was UNREAL, what a dream! Well done

Just awesome 👏 well done 👍

good on uuz!

Yeeow yeah boy sick fella

😆💪 well done guys, well done. You've made it. Thanks for the epic video. BR Tom

I'll bikeraft with you, Helen! 😊🎉

Great to see an upload 🤘

Love the video and story. I’m between buying the expedition or the Gnarwhal. For hiking or biking white water trips mostly in Idaho and Ecuador. Any suggestions? I’m 5.10 Ft and 175 lbs . Cheers

How many days -- one or two? How old was she -- as orientation for other parents?

Wow, what a stunning trail. You’re doing a top job 🤘

I have been doing this for about 15 years ago.

Awesome mahi Deane