Air Pumps for Rafts,
Inflatable Boats!
Electric,
battery operated,
bicycle style and foot raft
pumps, we have them all.
See
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raft inflation guide for
more information on safely inflating
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New! -
Battery Tender Junior
12V @ 0.75A
The
Battery Tender Junior is much more than
a trickle charger. It has a brain. It's
lightweight, compact, and fully
automatic; very easy to use, especially
in small spaces. It will keep your
battery fully charged so that it is
ready to go when you are!
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Perfect for all lead-acid, flooded
or sealed maintenance free batteries
(AGM and gel cell).
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Complete 4-step charging program
(Initialization, Bulk Charge,
Absorption Mode, Float Mode).
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Automatically switches to float /
maintenance voltage after fully
charging the battery.
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If
the battery voltage drops too far
under load, full charger output
power resumes.
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Solid state two color LED indicates
stage of charger.
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Spark proof.
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Reverse polarity protected.
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12' output cord.
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5
year warranty
Item
Name: Battery Tender
Junior Shipping weight:
2 lbs. Price: $39.95
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A good battery
charger is very important. Battery
Tender Automatic is the perfect
charger for your pumps. Red Lights
shows charging and Green light shows
full charge. Battery Tender will
shut off automatically and come back
on to keep the battery fully
charged. This is the best unit to
keep your battery in good shape. -- Dave
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New! - BRAVO 12 BST HP Superturbo Electric
Air Pump for Rafts
Fast raft and inflatable boat
inflation with automatic pressure
shut-off.
***OUT OF STOCK
UNTIL MID SEPTEMBER***
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A 12 volt
battery operated heavy duty pump with
fast, complete pumping action. Clip
the Bravo 12 BST to your car
battery and inflate your Water Strider
raft or even several inflatable rafts at
a time. The Bravo 12 BST can be pre-set
to inflate up to 11.7 psi and can be
used for deflation as well. This
is a pump that really works hard.
Weight: 6
lbs Dimensions: 8" x 9" x 7"
Item Name: BRAVO 12 BST
HP Superturbo Electric Air
Pump Shipping weight:
6 lbs.
Price:
$225.00
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New!
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BRAVO Superturbo
BST 12 HP Battery
Pump
***OUT OF STOCK UNTIL
MID SEPTEMBER***
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BRAVO
Super Turbo BST 12 HP Battery Pump is
equipped with a rechargeable 7ah
battery. When fully charged allows about
15 minutes of pumping action allowing
you to pump units up to capacity remote
from the car. It comes with a recharging
cable that fits cigarette lighter plugs
and also a 120V electric charger. It all
fits into a carry case with shoulder
strap. Like the regular Super Turbo BST
HP it pumps to 11.7 pounds pressure and
is adjustable with automatic shut off.
It also deflates so your raft is easy to
roll up for storage
Item Name:
BRAVO Superturbo BST
12 HP Battery
Pump Shipping weight: 13
lbs. Price: $250.00
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Electric Air Pump for Rafts
Operating from a 12 volt battery the
Hi-Speed is a high quality unit for
the rapid inflation and deflation of
rafts and inflatable boats. It will
inflate a typical four man raft in as
little as 50 seconds and
deflate it, quickly removing air from
the raft for easy storage. The
Hi-Speed is lightweight, robust and
easy to use. Pre-lubricated, sealed
bearings for long life use. Small enough
to fit into your jacket pocket!
Hi-Speed Pump Specifications |
LVM |
Airflow |
Pressure |
Amps |
Volts |
Weight |
110 |
20 cut/min |
2.6 psi |
25 max. |
12 |
1.6 lbs. |
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550 liters/min |
0.18 BAR |
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.75 kg |
Cable length 10 feet (3m)
with battery clips |
Item Name: Hi-Speed Air Pump
Shipping weight: 3 lbs. Price: $165.00
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New!
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NRS Blast Inflator Pump
The NRS
Blast Inflator Pump is built for heavy
use and an extended life.
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This
12-volt pump is capable of inflating
to 2psi for a fast and easy
inflation.
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Comes
with an adaptor to fit a multitude
of valve styles.
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Inlayed rubber helps insulate from
heat and sound while providing a
more secure grip.
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The
battery clamps allow for quick and
easy power source access.
Item Name:
NRS Blast Inflator Pump
Shipping weight: 2
lbs. Price: $100.00
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DINK'S TIPS:
I use the LVM Hi-Speed Pump with a
12 volt Gel Cell battery which I
keep in a plastic carrying case. I
carry the battery, pump and case in
my car trunk so it is handy to
use. The Gel Cell battery will pump
up about 20 of my Water Strider
Rafts on a single charge. If
you clip an LVM Pump directly to a
car battery do not use the pump with
the car motor running as it produces
excessive voltage. When you're
inflating or deflating your raft and
you hear the pitch of the pump motor
change it is then time to stop
pumping. You will have to top
off the raft with a foot pump to
make it hard enough to float
efficiently. The LVM Pump is the
fastest inflating, lightest weight
portable electric air pump
available.
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New! - MB 80 C & MB 80 A Electric Air Pumps
for Rafts
Our most compact and lightweight 12
volt pumps for raft and inflatable
boat inflation.
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The MB
80 C is a compact 5" x 5" x 5"
electric air pump that comes with
battery clamps or the MB 80 A comes
with a car lighter plug and weighs
only 1 1/2 lbs. The MB 80 C or
A will pump up to 1.1 psi and will
deflate as well as inflate your
Water Strider raft or inflatable
boat. Rafts or inflatable boats will
have to be topped off to higher
inflation requirements with a hand
pump. To increase the life of
the pump, stop the pumping action
when the pump motor changes the
pitch noise. Don't over work
an electric pump if you want to
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 MB 80 C
MB 80 A
In stock now! |
Item
Name: MB 80 C Electric Pump with
battery clamps Shipping weight: 4
lbs. Price: $49.95 |
Item Name: MB 80 A Electric Pump
with car lighter plug
Shipping weight: 4 lbs. Price:
$49.95 |
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Bravo 12 Electric Air Pump for Rafts
Fast raft and inflatable boat
inflation with automatic pressure
shut-off.
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A 12 volt
battery operated pump that you can clip
to your car battery and inflate your
Water Strider raft quickly without using
a foot pump. The pump has an adjustable
dial setting to adjust the pressure and
will shut off automatically at the
pressure you set. This feature
lets you get your other gear ready and
your waders on without worrying about
over inflating your raft or overworking
the pump. This pump is very compact at
9" x 5" x 5" and weighs 3 lbs.
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Powerful: Maximum pressure 300 mbar
(4.4 psi)
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Adjustable: Pressure selectable
between 150 to 300 mbar (2.2 psi –
4.4 psi)
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Safety: Automatic stop at selected
pressure
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Can inflate and deflate
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For bigger than
3-4 meter long boats we suggest the
Bravo Superturbo BST 12 HP pump
More Bravo 12 info from Dave
Item
Name: Bravo 12 Air Pump Shipping
weight: 4 lbs. Price: $125.00
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New!
Bravo 12 Battery
Pump |
It is
equipped with a rechargeable 7 amp
hour
battery, which when fully
charged allows approx. 15-20
minutes of operation. It is
supplied with a cable that plugs
into your car cigarette lighter
plug and also comes with a 120V
plug in charger. This way you
can recharge in the car or at
home. It inflates and deflates
and has an automatic adjustable
shut off dial. Comes in a nice
case with a shoulder strap.
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Powerful: Maximum pressure
300 mbar (4.4 psi)
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Adjustable: Pressure
selectable between 150 to
300 mbar (2.2 psi – 4.4 psi)
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Safety: Automatic stop at
selected pressure
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Can inflate and deflate
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For bigger than
3-4 meter long boats we
suggest the Bravo Superturbo
BST 12 HP pump
Item Name: Bravo 12
Battery Pump Shipping
weight: 10
lbs. Price: $195.00
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DINK'S TIPS:
I like to carry an extra 12 volt
battery in a plastic carrying
case so I can carry the battery
and the Bravo 12 volt air pump
out along the rafts so I can
easily pump them up to capacity
while getting my fishing tackle
ready to go. I use a gel-cell 12
volt battery for this job. Mine
is a Power Sonic model PS-12330
U1 12 volt 33 amp battery made
by
Power Sonic Corp.
The battery will pump up at
least 12 Water Striders before
it needs recharging. I use an
Battery Tender Junior 12 volt
0.75 amp battery charger that is light
and does a good job charging the
Power Sonic. If you decide to
set yourself up this way I
recommend getting a battery case
that has a lid and carrying
strap. I also use the Gel Cell
battery to power my electric
trolling motor. The Gel Cell is
completely sealed so the battery
can tip over and roll around and
not make a mess. The Gel Cell
Battery is also about half the
weight of a regular battery. You
can find this battery in a place
that services electric golf
carts and wheel chairs. Having
this setup makes it really nice
for everyone who's floating with
you. Have fun! - Dave
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New! -
Kwik Check Pressure Gauge |

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This is a perfect salutation for rafters
and people with inflatable's. The Kwik
Pressure gauge is the brain storm of Jim
Kutella of K-Pump. You can now know just
how much air pressure you have. Under
inflation is a serious handling problem
and over inflation is also a problem
with some inflatable's. The Kwik
Pressure Gauge is small light and
accurate pressure readings this is a
great tool for everyone on the water
with an inflatable. Having the right air
pressure gives you durability and
performance.
The Kwik Check Gauge works on Leafield,
Halkey-Roberts, Summit and most
"knock-off" valves. It's versatile, very
easy to use, durable and priced right.
Item Name: Kwik Check Pressure Gauge
Shipping weight: 1 lb.
Price: $37.95
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This gauge will fit most of the
BOSTON type valves in float tubes,
belly-boats, and may pontoon-type
water crafts.
This
gauge comes with a ring-style
adaptor that may be needed on some
versions of vales. Slide the ring
adaptor onto the gauge tube body
with the thickest portion of the
ring facing upward. Make sure the
ring is snug.
Insert the pronged end of the gauge
into the valve firmly to get the
pressure reading.
WARRANTY:
This gauge is warranted for one year
against defective materials or
workmanship with proof of purchase.
Improper use or abuse will void
warranty.
Item Name: Kwik
Check Pressure Gauge
Shipping weight:
1 lb.
Price: $23.95
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Watch
a maintenance video for the Kwik
Check Pressure Gauge.
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Bravo 6M
Air Pump |
The BRAVO 6 M
comes with an installed pressure gauge.
The dial gauge mounted on the handle is
easy to read and registers up to
14.7 psi. Now we have a pump that
lets you read and also check tube
pressure all in one. It is also a
double action pump for fast inflation or
remove the plug and it is a single
action pump for more pressure.
Light, tough, and easy to pack and
carry. The BRAVO 6M comes with the
hose and adaptors.
Item Name:
Bravo 6M Air
Pump Shipping weight: 4 lbs.
Price: $49.95

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Bravo 4 SH
Bicycle Style Air Pump for Rafts
Looking for a compact and
lightweight high pressure pump ...
look no further.
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The
Bravo 4 SH Air Pump, weighing in at
less than 2 lbs, is a great short
double action bicycle style pump
that inflates and deflates. It
will pump comfortably 6 psi.
The hose has a handy screw lock
attachment to the pump and for the
adaptors.
This
is a very nice pump for those who
have a space problem and want
lightweight equipment at a great
price.
Dimensions: 18" x 9" x 4"
Item
Name: Bravo 4 SH Air Pump
Shipping weight: 4 lbs. Price:
$29.95
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New! -
Bravo-us
Jumbo Raft Pump
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The
Jumbo Raft Pump is a large cylinder
Heavy Duty Raft Pump. It has a
HD Hose that swivels and makes it
much easier to use. If you
want a lot of air quickly, this is
the pump for you. Used by most
commercial raft people.
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Very
resistant hand pump,
destined to a professional use.
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Single-action pump, diameter
12,5 cm (5")
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Can inflate and deflate
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Capacity 400 l/min at 60
strokes/min
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Really strong body made of PVC
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Adjustable support for the hose
(it makes the inflation and
deflation easier)
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PVC hose (length
2 mt/78")
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Gasket made of silicon rubber
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Spare gasket for the piston
inside the pump
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Height 70 cm (28")
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Provided with adaptor for the
most common type of valves.
Item Name: Bravo
Jumbo Raft Pump Shipping
weight:
12 lbs.
Price: $175.00
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New! -
Bravo 4 ALU
Pump |
The BRAVO 4 ALU
is a double action pump with an
aluminum shaft for extra strength.
It will pump to 14 pounds pressure.
The BRAVO 4 ALU has a removable plug
to make it operate either single
action for higher pressure or double
action for faster inflation. It
comes with locking hose and
adaptors. This is a very
light, compact and tough pump.
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Item Name: Bravo 4
ALU Air Pump Shipping
weight: 4 lbs. Price: $39.95 |
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Bravo 1
Foot Air Pump for Rafts
Our most economical raft pump.
Comes standard with every Water Strider. |
This
foot operated air pump is standard
equipment and comes with each new
Water Strider raft. The Bravo 1 Air
Pump will fill the Water Strider
raft tubes to capacity in about 3
minutes.
All
metal parts are stainless steel to
prevent corrosion. The Bravo 1 Air
Pump's bellows are made of a coated,
reinforced fabric. The pump is a
two-way pump so that it can be used
for both inflation and deflation.
The air hose is heavy duty,
flexible, and fitted with universal
adapters to fit the Hockley Roberts
air valves used on Water Strider
rafts and will pump 5 psi or more.
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The
Water Strider's main tubes hold 3
1/2 pounds of air pressure and the
inflatable self-bailing floor and
Air Ride seat hold 2 1/2 pounds of
air pressure. Replacement pumps are
the same high quality unit designed
to efficiently pump up rafts with
ease. SAFETY NOTE:
When you are on expedition, Dave
recommends carrying at least two
pumps in your group.
Item Name: Bravo 1 Air Pump
Shipping weight: 4 lbs. Price:
$24.95
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Bravo 2
Foot Air Pump for Rafts
One step above the Bravo 1 with quicker
pumping capacity. |
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Bravo 2 Air Pump has a quicker
pumping capacity than the Bravo 1
and will pump 5 psi or more.
The Bravo 2 foot pump is ideal for
inflatable rafts over 8' in length.
The Bravo 2 foot pump inflates and
deflates. |

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Item Name:
Bravo 2 Air Pump Shipping weight: 4
lbs. Price: $39.95 |
NEW!!!
K-Pump Mini
Ultra compact and very quick. Works
great on Kick-boats, Kayaks pontoons
or almost any inflatable craft.
Don’t let the size fool you… this is
a highly effective pump that is
built in the K-Pump tradition.
Weight. Slightly less than 1 lb. 14”
x 3” in length.The Mini K-100S is
a great pump when weight and space
is a factor. You make shorter but
quicker strokes so it is still a
fast pump. Ideal for inflatable
kayaks, belly boat float tubes and
small pontoon boats.
Item Name: K-Pump model
K-100S Mini Shipping weight:
2
lbs. Price: $59.95
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K100S Mini pump vs. K100 pump
size comparison. |
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Watch a maintenance video for the
K100 and K200 model K-Pumps. |

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K-Pump maintenance information may
be found here.
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K-Pump model K200
The
model K200 is a new model in 2005.
It weighs in at 2 lbs. 8 oz. and
measure 3” by 32”. It has almost
double the volume of the Model 100
and is designed to be the best pump
for “topping off” you have ever
seen. There simply are no equals...
This is a “must” pump for all rafts,
cata-rafts and pontoon crafts
because you can stand upright when
using it. The stroking action is
effortless, yet highly efficient.
There is simply no comparable pump
that will produce as much air volume
with less effort. Commercial river
guides acclaim this pump to be about
as valuable as their floatation
jackets. If you have a back problem,
this is “your” pump!
Item
Name: K-Pump model K200
Shipping weight: 3 lbs.
Price: $80.00
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K-Pump maintenance information may be
found here. |
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K-Pump model K40
This is
the pump for you if you have an “IK” or
a “kickboat”. The goal in the
development of the K-40 was to make a
more compact version of the K-400 so
that it could be stowed when space is
limited.
Only 24” in length and
weighing only 3 ½ lbs the K-40 still
produces 70% of the volume per stroke of
his bigger brother the K-400. The K-40
is also fitted with a unique
handle/sling strap which makes it easy
to pump and easier to transport.
Like all K-Pump models, it comes with a
stowage bag, assorted adaptors and a
sample tube of superlube. synthetic
lubricant.
The K-40 like the
K-400 will work on most all valves
including the older “military valves”.
Item
Name: K-Pump model K40 Shipping
weight: 3.5 lbs. Price:
$145.50
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K-Pump maintenance information may
be found here.
Watch a maintenance video for the
K40
model K-Pump. |
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DINK'S TIPS: The K-40
and K-400 pumps are newly
designed. The new design has
solved the problems of hoses
and adaptors for every valve
and having to have 2 pumps
to do the job.
The
K-40 is a compact dual
action pump that really
works. It has fast large air
volume and will also top off
a raft very quickly. Being
light, 3 1/2 lbs. and only
24 inches long I can take it
along and never know it is
there. The inflatable Kayak
users will also love this
pump because you can pump it
up while sitting in the
water and not have to reach
shore and get out to do the
job. Use the K-400 for large
rafts when weight and length
is not a problem.
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New! -
K-Pump model K400
The
K-400 "The Outfitter's Pump".
Finally! The innovative breakthrough
you’ve been waiting for!
A
"hybrid"! Two pumps in one - The
K-400!
Now two pumps and two
people (or one person with three
hands) can be replaced by one person
with a K-400. No more waiting for a
friend to hold that “hose” and no
more extra cost for a secondary
“top-off” pump.
The K-400 is
the only true two-stage pump
available. Extensive field-testing
(what river guides affectionately
call “trying to destroy”)
contributed to the innovative
design, durable construction and
exceptional performance of the
K-400. It will prove to be the best
all-purpose pump you can own.
The K-400 is a true two-stage pump.
The primary stage delivers a huge
volume (approx. 1.3 gals) of air per
stroke. When the pressure in the
raft increases and pumping starts to
become difficult, a simple twist of
the handle locks out the high-volume
primary stage and locks in the
high-pressure “top-off” stage. You
won’t miss a stroke!
Just 5
lbs. and 31 inches in length, the
K-400 is sleek and light-weight
compared to it’s competitors and is
constructed of extremely durable UV
enhanced ABS plastic to withstand
years of use. As with all K-Pump
models, the “hose” has been
eliminated!
A 600 denier
“stow-bag” is included for stowage
and protection. Also, like all
K-Pump models - the K-400 floats!!!
Item
Name: K-Pump model K400
Shipping weight: 5 lbs. Price:
$175.00 |
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K-Pump maintenance information may
be found here. |
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TIP:
Always give about 3-5 short strokes
in the valve to blow off any
excess
water before inflating.
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DINK'S TIPS:
I often use my Bravo 1 Air Pump
as a bellows to pump air through
the fire box air vent at the
bottom of my
Kelly Kettle.
This trick gets a roaring hot
fire going in a hurry. Just put
the hose adapter near the hole
(not to close though cause you
don't want to melt the adapter).
Hold it in place with a rock and
gently pump air through
the air hole and presto - you
will have boiling water very
fast. This is a great method on
rainy days or with wet fuel that
won't easily burn.
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