Don't lift your raft by the deck or combing - it sucks - soon your deck will detach or tear... 
 
Use a carry handle...
 
Simples!
 
There's plenty of other uses too btw.
 
80mm TPU base with 240mm circumferance loop sew in. 
 
Weight - 8gm
 
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