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jblum
Since 13 Jul 2008
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The Gorge
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Mon Aug 19, 13 5:16 pm Kite inflation compressor |
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Anyone know how small or large a compressor I would need to buy to inflate 2 or 3 large (13 or 15m kites? I was thinking about buying a cheap 1 gal compressor and keeping it charged in my trunk so I could quickly inflate for an after-work session. Any experience/ thoughts about this? Thanks!
Looking at:
http://bit.ly/17FCiuY
Or without a tank:
http://bit.ly/17FCdaw
Anyone have experience w something like this? Thanks! _________________ JHB |
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lloyd
Since 16 Aug 2007
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Hood River
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Mon Aug 19, 13 5:58 pm |
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1 gallon isn't even close. I had a 2 1/2 gallon that barely inflated the leading edge only of my 14. |
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jblum
Since 13 Jul 2008
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The Gorge
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Mon Aug 19, 13 6:23 pm |
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Doesn't the air being pressurized to 100+ psi make a difference here? I was thinking 1 gal would be fine?! Guess not...
Other suggestions? _________________ JHB |
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ShiverMeTimbers

Since 26 Feb 2013
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Gig Harbor
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jaksavage
Since 02 Dec 2009
216 Posts
hood river
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Mon Aug 19, 13 7:59 pm battery |
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portable compressor check it out in industry section....$299 will fill 5 kites with one charge. will recharge on 12 v or 110 v.  |
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ridercentral
Since 20 May 2009
38 Posts
PDX-Coast-Gorge
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Mon Aug 19, 13 8:36 pm |
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Just pump it up by hand.
Good warmup for kiting And you may actually get a little stronger !? Imagine that!
Unless you have an actual injury that prevents you from pumping, just do it. Get a good pump with a tall cylinder for maximum pump-age. You got this !!! |
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Nak

Since 19 May 2005
4304 Posts
Camas
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Mon Aug 19, 13 8:42 pm |
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Tool type compressors don't really work well for kites unless the compressor is really big. Lot's of volume needed. For something portable you need either an electric kite pump or CO2. For big kites, you can get a cordless coleman pump at Walmart for about $30 that will fill the volume of the kite--over half of the pumping--and finish pumping with a normal kite pump to get the pressure. Removing the top seal from the kite pump will make it pump on the downstroke only, MUCH easier on the back. |
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Elbert
Since 23 Jul 2013
11 Posts
Portland
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Mon Aug 19, 13 9:49 pm Liquid CO2 |
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From a MA Kite forum:
http://masskiting.com/boston-cape_cod-new_england/ma-ri-vt-ct-me-nh-kiteboard_forum/alternative-manual-air-pumps
I have been using a 20lb liquid Co2 tank desinged for Off Road Racing for a bunch of years and it is a great thing!
I it's the size of a scuba tank and will pump up 20-25 kites depending on kite size.
Refill cost is abput 20$ which I generally do twice a season.
It is not a small item, but it is super handy. I leave it in the Van, but it would easily fit in a trunk.
OK it IS a greenhouse gas but really nothing compared with driving your car 50 miles to HR |
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Weaz

Since 23 May 2012
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Mon Aug 19, 13 10:56 pm |
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mikiter

Since 24 Sep 2008
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Tue Aug 20, 13 6:16 am |
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SCIENCE MOTHAFU**A'S!  |
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dhannf

Since 29 Nov 2010
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Tue Aug 20, 13 6:41 am |
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Ditto with NAK, get a little rechargeable pump ($30 or less), it does 2/3 the work, top off with hand pump. Keep it light and cheap. _________________ Thanks
Dan |
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Jonpnw

Since 22 Jul 2010
1327 Posts
Pacific Northwest
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Tue Aug 20, 13 7:07 am Question |
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Is it an injury that makes pumping a kite difficult for some ? It seems so quick and simple to me ? Pump the kite  _________________ Slingshot | Ride Engine |Try before you buy | PM me
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bwd

Since 04 Aug 2007
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Tue Aug 20, 13 7:10 am |
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Liquid CO2 is the best idea I've heard....
But I still do it the old fashioned way... |
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Diggy

Since 25 Nov 2006
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Tue Aug 20, 13 7:44 am |
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Typically the only warmup I get for kiting is pumping. I guess I could stretch, and do jumping jacks or something while the pump runs which would be a better warm up but I'd probably be to lazy. _________________ www.cautionkites.com
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Justsmile

Since 20 Jul 2009
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Not Portland
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Tue Aug 20, 13 9:25 am |
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There is some older guy at the sand bar I see every day who has a portable charger. He rides rpm and rally's. he has the timing right. Turn on the pump an let the kite to with enough time to roll back to the car and grab his gear to return to a Inflating kite. I saw him yesterday as i was coming back in and he was pumping a 12 rpm up. About 65 with blond hair and shorter !! Just my two cents |
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Sella

Since 21 Apr 2007
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Tue Aug 20, 13 10:03 am |
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Keep it green, keep it quiet and keep it natural JB!
You still need to "top off" with a hand-pump so when you factor the time involved to manhandle 2 pumps I never really understood the need for assisted living unless it's medically related because you're not getting on the water that much faster. Just like Diggy said.....it's a warm-up / stretching / put work behind you kind of time as you gaze out on the water getting amped to slay that shit.
Perhaps invest in a tall pump as they make a big difference in speed. For people with wrist/elbow/back pain take Nak's advice on removing the top seal for a 1-way action. Much easier on the body and you can get your kite perfectly ping tight. |
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JeffT
Since 07 Jul 2012
238 Posts
Deep Southern Portland
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Tue Aug 20, 13 10:58 am |
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Not sure if all pumps work this way but my Naish 2012 pump will not pump on the upstroke if I slowly pull. I really like this feature as it allows a quick double stroke for 90% of the inflation then switch to only down stroke for the last 10%.
Perhaps the up-stroke valve is lifted a little higher allowing for bypass if the pull is slow enough. dunno _________________ Jeff |
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