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lawnmower
Since 14 Dec 2007
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 Tue Jul 13, 10 7:20 pm 2010 Cult inflation valve NO stopper ball |
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Seriously, how much can a stopper ball inflation valve cost  |
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stevegriffith22
Since 14 May 2006
434 Posts
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| Tue Jul 13, 10 7:27 pm |
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not to be a jerk, but don't you have a inflation system on yours that fills everything up at once?
I know I do on my 2010's?
I say we beat up bam bam! Yeah! Thats what we do!
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
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| Tue Jul 13, 10 7:43 pm |
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Should have just bought another SS kite...  |
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lawnmower
Since 14 Dec 2007
153 Posts
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| Tue Jul 13, 10 8:19 pm |
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| Yes, it all fills up at once, but how do you keep it from deflating between the time you pull the pump tip out and get the valve cap in? |
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4330 Posts
Hood River
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| Tue Jul 13, 10 9:44 pm |
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| put your finger over the hole. I've found the squeeze method to be fairly ineffective. |
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tautologies
Since 24 Aug 2006
602 Posts
Oahu
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| Wed Jul 14, 10 1:00 am |
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| I squeeze no problem..but the Forrest finger method works very well too... |
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
1648 Posts
Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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| Wed Jul 14, 10 4:30 am |
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Maybe the dumbest thread I've ever seen here.
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Rollo Tomasi
Since 17 Mar 2005
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superstyles
Since 18 Jul 2008
111 Posts
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| Wed Jul 14, 10 10:21 am |
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if you crash your kite on the leading edge the nipple was designed to pop so that your kite does not..
just pinch it dude.. its not so hard.
I'm sure your Girlfirend. or boyfriend can show you how to pinch a nipple.. |
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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
1735 Posts
vancouver
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| Wed Jul 14, 10 10:52 am |
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been using naish kites for over two seasons now and have yet to pinch the nipple.
I prefer to quickly remove the pump nozzle and covering with my finger. then remove your finger and place the plug over the nipple.
I don't think there is a significant amouint of air that escapes.
If you really want the stopper ball or flapper, bring it to Airtime and see if they can replace the nipple with their own one way design.
not sure why naish uses those but the performance of their kites more than makes up for it.
http://shop.airtimekite.com/index.php/airtime-kite-valves/fix-kit-valves/u-stick-9mm-fix-kit.html
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shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
1342 Posts
Da Hood & Da Wood
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| Wed Jul 14, 10 3:27 pm |
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Stringfellow's got the method! Pump it stiff, put your finger over it, plug it up - what's the question here? Many kites don't use stopper valves in center inflation to give you the option of rolling in from both wingtips. I only use my dump valve if I'm in a huge hurry, and rarely do I deflate my struts (damn you one-pump with your leaky clamps!).
Kids these days... |
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lawnmower
Since 14 Dec 2007
153 Posts
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| Wed Jul 14, 10 6:41 pm |
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| Sorry for stupid post. Mostly buyers remorse rant. Will make peace with 10.5 Cult. |
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
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Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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| Wed Jul 14, 10 6:57 pm |
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You will NOT be disappointed, best toys I've ever owned.
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brian
Since 04 Sep 2008
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| Thu Jul 15, 10 4:23 am |
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| Finger the nipple, you'll like it. Buyers remorse???? If you're talking the 2010, excellent kite, handles all conditions and turns gusts into smooth wind. |
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brian
Since 04 Sep 2008
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| Thu Jul 15, 10 4:24 am |
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| Finger the nipple, you'll like it. Buyers remorse???? If you're talking the 2010, excellent kite, handles all conditions and turns gusts into smooth wind. |
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lawnmower
Since 14 Dec 2007
153 Posts
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| Thu Jul 15, 10 7:37 am |
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| Ahah moment! Found the line extensions in the bag. Comes out of the gate without the extensions. I flew it without them in about 19 and thought it was just a wimpy 10.5. |
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stevegriffith22
Since 14 May 2006
434 Posts
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| Thu Jul 15, 10 9:03 am |
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I pumped up my 12 yesterday and ran a series of test.....pinch, finger over hole, and nothing at all. Found that the pinch.finger and fast nipple placement into hole method worked the best 
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