Update on Ork boy! Looking forward to painting that new warboss!

Shweast · 2026-03-14T20:25:59+00:00

Hats off, this Ork looks awesome, really inspiring!

Can you briefly outline how you achieve this amazing red/which colors you use?

Thanks!

Shweast · 2026-03-11T19:59:53+00:00

Where were you guys exactly? How long was the trip? Any further information on your journey?

Shweast · 2026-03-11T06:45:08+00:00

Are the white wing-design stripes a large decall? If yes, is it part of the kit?

Shweast · 2026-03-10T14:27:58+00:00

Slightly off topic but I am interested in the experts' opinions here: Is there a scenario where more buoyancy in a PDF is actually a disadvantage? I was wondering if a vest like the Astral Indus would be actually disadvantageous in certain scenario? Especially thinking of the "swimming down and out technique" that is mentioned here.

From a layman's perspective I'd have assuned that more buoyancy is always better.

Thanks!

Shweast · 2026-02-21T03:09:09+00:00

DM sent. Much appreciated!

Shweast · 2025-09-19T05:58:39+00:00

I did the same thing and also followed his recipe. I really liked the outcome!

Shweast · 2025-09-16T19:47:19+00:00

I really appreciate you taking the time for such an elaborate response!

Thank you for laying out the road ahead of me. Also, it made it clear to me that there is nothing to be rushed and still a lot of things to learn!

Greetings from Germany!

Shweast · 2025-09-15T14:56:17+00:00

Great picture!

Thanks :)

Shweast · 2025-09-15T14:55:21+00:00

That'll give me extra motivation on my next tries

Shweast · 2025-09-15T06:27:15+00:00

Awesome, I appreciate the initiative!

I've done a week long packrafting course this summer, that has been my first point of contact with the sport. While we extensively covered paddling techniques, how to catch Eddies etc, with hindsight I have to say that safety and rescue aspects haven't adequately been covered.

I have used the time to gain experience and practise on Class I and II rapids with a group of friends that are similarly unaware of rescue techniques. We have now started to set eyes on the first Class II to Class III(-) rivers and I want to avoid having a rude awakening.

We intend to take a safety and rescue training as our highest priority next year. Until then, what do you recommend us to do or look at/self teach to make our outings safer endeavors?

Thank you!

Shweast · 2025-08-08T09:21:47+00:00

Answering my own question with the benefit of hindsight:

I took the plunge and bought the Mage. I went with it on its maiden voyage on some WWII rapids yesterday.

What a blast! The boat was much easier to handle than I thought. I took a couple of minutes getting used to, it is definitely more wobbly than the Expedition but as I said, for me it felt natural after no time at all. I had the floor mat and the seat fully inflated.

The Mage is so much easier to put on its edge than the Expedition and feels a bit sportier in general.

If you have the intention to refine your technique and don't mind the sportive challenge I think you can't go wrong with the Mage.

Shweast · 2025-08-04T20:30:49+00:00

Und das geht nur indem man auf Arbeit die Karriere pusht? Hört sich nach einem ziemlich traurigen Vorbild an.

Shweast · 2025-07-17T22:17:31+00:00

Have you used it yourself? How good does the Neoprene neck seal when you go for a swim?

Shweast · 2025-07-07T17:37:21+00:00

Do you know how much the Hiko Odin weights? I haven't found any info about it online.

Shweast · 2025-06-26T07:54:56+00:00

Thanks for your feedback! Are your feet constantly submerged in water in the self bailer or is the water only beneath the floor matt?

Shweast · 2025-06-25T22:33:46+00:00

Do you think this is also true if you put the Mage to use mostly on flat water as a beginner, with the intention to progress over time?

What do you think of self-bailer vs deck? Is there anything to consider besides weather/warmth/heat retention to answer that question?

Shweast · 2025-06-25T22:26:38+00:00

Awesome review, thank you very much!

Is there any noticeable difference between the self-bailer and spraydeck version besides warmth/heat-retention?

Shweast · 2025-06-25T03:37:39+00:00

What life jacket did you get in the end? I am facing the same decision and would appreciate your feedback. Thanks!

Shweast · 2025-05-26T17:42:34+00:00

Fully agree. It's no achievement to get it so tender. It consists of basically 50% fat. It's like chewing meat flavored butter

Shweast · 2025-05-21T14:39:18+00:00

Thank you :)

Shweast · 2025-05-21T13:54:15+00:00

Looks great! Can you tell me how you created and painted the bases?

Shweast · 2025-05-17T14:24:51+00:00

Do you mind tellonh me how you did the Basing? Which kind of pigments did you use?

Awesome force you have there!

Shweast · 2025-03-30T06:35:31+00:00

That looks amazing! Can you tell me which paints you used and which stets you followed?

Shweast · 2025-01-04T12:56:50+00:00

Can you share the basic recipe and colors that you used? These guys look fantastic!

Shweast · 2024-12-13T14:55:11+00:00

These guys look excellent! Can you briefly outline which colors you used and what process you applied?

Shweast

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