Alpacka Raft Mage 210d Self Bailing/Cargo Fly Packraft
The Mage is a next generation whitewater packraft, combining evolutionary improvements to the legendary Gnarwhal hull with performance features from the groundbreaking Valkryie. The result is the fastest, smoothest, and most responsive traditional whitewater packraft we’ve ever made.
The low volume center panel stern hull is longer and narrower than the Expedition and Gnarwhal, which increases the waterline for maximum speed and tracking. But it is lighter and has more cargo capacity for long trips than the Valkyrie.
A subtle increase in bow and stern rocker keep the Mage high and dry when launching off drops and punching features without sacrificing the increased speed.
A one-piece dropped floor and a full length inflatable pad maximize secondary stability, edging, and speed similar to the Valkyrie.
We topped it all off with a lace in whitewater seat, our patented 4-point thigh straps, backband, and whitewater footbrace for the best fit and control available.
The Mage is offered in both a whitewater deck and self bailing configuration, so you can configure it for your desired use and paddling environment. The self bailing drain holes feature mesh backed venturi flaps to increase speed and keep you drier especially when surfing.
Weight: 4.1 - 4.43 kg
Key Features
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4 bow grab loops, 4 stern grab loops, offset D-Rings, ankle loops, 12 position thigh strap ladder plates, 3 position backband ladder plate
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Full Length Mage Floor Pad (SB or WW specific), Whitewater Lace-in Seat, Whitewater Footbrace, Foam Backband, Patented 4-Point Thigh Straps, PEX Rim Pole (Spray Skirt Sold Separately). Click here for details on how to set up your 4-Point Thigh Straps.
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Self Bailing & Whitewater Deck
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Standard (Internal Dry Bags sold separately)
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Proprietary TPU Coated 210d or 420d nylon hull and 840d nylon floor (Made in USA)
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Using the Aquaseal in the repair kit will expose you to toluene, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Includes: Inflation Bag, Stuff Sack, Cargo Fly Kit, and Basic Repair Kit
- Weight Capacity:
- The Mage is recommended for paddlers up to 104kg. Larger paddlers should consider the Gnarwhal. Cargo weight recommendations are 9-13kg for maximum whitewater performance, 22kg for moderate whitewater, and up to 45kg on extended trips on large rivers like the Grand Canyon.
Build Configurations
Self Bailer
The Self Bailing Mage is perfect for warmer conditions, quick entry and exit, and anyone that prefers a self bailing setup. The self bailing holes are oversized, mesh backed, and feature venturi flaps to reduce water infill and increase speed compared to traditional self bailing holes. Except when swamped by a feature, the new hole design offers similar speed to the whitewater decked model. If you swim, no dumping is required and you can just self rescue right back in.
Cargo Fly
Our innovative Cargo Fly internal storage system comes standard on the Mage. The Cargo Fly features an airtight zipper installed in the stern of the boat to allow you to store 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.
Internal Dry Bags may be purchased separately and are designed to work with the Cargo Fly 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 Fly. They also act as additional balanced air chambers to make it easier to get to shore in the event of a puncture.
Paddler Height in Feet/Inches | Paddler Height in CM | |
Small | under 5'7" | Under 170cm |
Medium |
5'6"- 5'11" |
168 - 180cm |
Large | 5'9"-6'2" | 175 - 188cm |
XLarge | 6'1"-6'6" | 186 - 198cm |
*The Mage is designed for a true to size fit with enough knee bend to engage the thigh straps, but keep your legs more extended for better downriver performance. If you are in between sizes, the smaller size will generally provide more positive thigh strap engagement.
Small | Medium | Large | XLarge | |
Exterior Length | 94in | 239cm | 97in | 246cm | 100in | 257cm | 103in | 262cm |
Exterior Width |
34in | 86cm |
34in | 86cm | 34in | 89cm | 34in | 87cm |
Interior Length | 43.5in | 110cm | 47in | 117cm | 50in | 124cm | 53in | 132cm |
Interior Width at Hips | 15.5in | 40.5cm | 14.75in | 37cm | 14.75in | 38cm | 14.75in | 37.5cm |
Packed Size | 9 x 22in | 22.86 x 55.88cm |
*Due to the handmade nature of our packrafts, dimensions are averages and will vary slightly from boat to boat.
Small | Medium | Large | XLarge | |
210d Base Weight | 5.6lb | 2.54kg | 5.8lb | 2.64kg | 6.0lb | 2.73kg | 6.2lb | 2.82kg |
210d Kitted Weight |
8.25lb | 3.75kg |
8.5lb | 3.87kg | 8.75lb | 3.98kg | 9.0lb | 4.09kg |
210d Complete Weight | 9.0lb | 4.1kg | 9.25lb | 4.20kg | 9.5lb | 4.32kg | 9.75lb | 4.43kg |
NEW ZEALAND DELIVERY
For delivery of orders within New Zealand, excluding boats and oversized items:
- All local orders over NZD $149 are shipped free using a standard signature required service.
- All local orders under NZD $149 are charged a flat fee of NZD $8 and are shipped using standard signature required service.
- We mostly use Post Haste Couriers as our courier service
- Allow 1-2 business days for standard South Island shipping and 2-3 business days for the North Island.
- Rural Address and PO box numbers please add business 2 days.
- Once your order has been dispatched you will receive an email with tracking information.
- Once your order has left the store it is at the mercy of the couriers. Please check your tracking information and contact the couriers if it has not arrived when expected.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO RECEIVE MY ORDER?
- Allow 1-2 business days for standard South Island shipping and 2-3 business days for the North Island.
- Rural Address and PO Boxes, please add 2 more days.
- We try our best to get your orders out to you ASAP, however, during our peak times (Christmas, Sale week etc), we may need an extra day to process them.
- These estimates are for a perfect world when courier companies work on time and natural disasters and pandemics are at bay. Once it has left the shop it is sometimes up to the shipping gods!
If you would like an update of Courier Network Status, please see these links:
CAN I CHANGE MY ADDRESS AFTER I ORDER?
- We can’t change addresses in the system once your order has been placed, however, send an email to hello@furtherfaster.co.nz or call us in-store and we will endeavour to change the address.
- Please let us know before order cut off at 1pm daily.
INSTORE PICK UP / CLICK & COLLECT
- We offer an in-store pick up service.
- This is contactless, please order online and choose Pick-Up.
- You will be notified when your order is ready for collection.
- Collection can be made during opening hours at
57A Buchan Street
Sydenham
Christchurch
WHERE IS MY ORDER:
- Once your order has been shipped you will receive a Shipment Order Email. This will have a link to your tracking details, you can use this link to find the location of your parcel and contact the courier company to see how far away it is.
- If you have not received a confirmation email within 24hrs, please check your junk box in your email, as some times we need to get in touch with you and emails do happen to end up in there!
- Alternatively, speak to our order guru 'Bot-Bruce', and he can find the tracking details for you in the chat section of this pop-up. Just ask him, 'Where is my order?' and follow the prompts 🐻.
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY (AUSTRALIA, USA)
- All Australian orders are charged a flat fee of NZD $35 and are shipped using a standard service (not including boats or paddles). Paddles are NZD $125 for 2 and 4 piece paddles and NZD $195 for 1 piece paddles.
- All North American orders are charged a flat fee of NZD $90 and are shipped using a standard service (not including boats or paddles).
- Standard delivery times for international orders can vary from 5 business days to 6 weeks.
- Once your item has been dispatched you will receive an email with tracking information.
- International orders do not come with a signature delivery confirmation.
- Please do not buy products with eggs or bacon, as international customs do not like this and your order may be confiscated at your own cost (no one wants wasted bacon and eggs!)
- NZ GST: For international orders New Zealand sales tax (GST) is not included in the price. However the price shown on the website is the price to be paid regardless of the country to be shipped to.
SPECIAL ORDER ITEMS
- All orders are shipped from our Christchurch store and usually leave the next working day. If for some reason we don't have the item you ordered we will notify you as soon as possible and let you know when you can expect delivery. Special order for non stocked items vary however are usually 2-6 weeks.
BOATS
Need your boat shipped? No problem!
Shipping is excluded at time of purchase. The team will calculate this separately after your purchase and contact you with the best rates at the time.
As a cost indication shipping typically starts at $99 for smaller boats and $150 for longer, larger boats. Cost will also vary depending on where in NZ needs to go.
Boats are delivered to your nearest Mainfreight Depot for you to collect from there.
If you'd like to find out more about our boats, or to know the cost to ship a specific boat before you purchase, please contact the team on 03 338 1774 or hello@furtherfaster.co.nz.
QUESTIONS?
If you'd like to know availability and delivery times for a specific item please contact us and we will aim to get back to you the same day within business hours.