Help! I recently bought an Advanced Elements Advanced Frame tandem kayak for a great deal from the local thrift store. Come to find out that the tube in it uses an older style "Bravo" valve- what kind of hose adapter do I need for this valve (or are they even still available?) Thank you!!
Hello, we have a double action hand pump on our website with all the correct adaptors :) I will link it here: ozinflatablekayaks.com.au/shop-now/pump-double-action-hand-pump-with-gauge/
Thank you for this informative video! I have watched 12 videos looking for information on the spring valve adapter. I did not realize that it was behind the seat, took a trip and was unable to use my inflatable kayak because I did not have the adapter to blow it up. I am so thankful that you mentioned that this was behind the seat in the repair kit. You are the only video that mentions this. Now I can take my kayak out this weekend, and not have to wait for the adapter. Ethan REI is not aware this was a special adapter oh, they sell this kayak oh, and did not inform me that the kayak came with this piece behind the seat. Thank you for excellent video
Hi Vicki, that is great to hear that we were able to help you and thank you for your kind words! We hope you have the best time in your kayak! Happy Paddling😀
Here is a Boston Valve to HR valve adapter that can be made with common hand tools: rick.sparber.org/BostonValveToMilitaryValveAdapterHandTools.pdf If you have a lathe, this one can be made: rick.sparber.org/BostonValveToMilitaryValveAdapterLathe.pdf And here is a video of it in action: ua-cam.com/video/ZO9f5NruxKY/v-deo.html
Do you mean the outdoor masters electric pump? It's very likely that you will be able to make it work, you would just be using the push on adapter that comes with the pump for the spring valves. Maybe check the returns policy so you can test it? Cheers, Emily.
I am having trouble with the high pressure adapter. I find when I twist it to take it out, the adapter has twisted AND TURNED the inner stem valve to the deflate position. How can I prevent this? My solution for now is to have another person just hold the valve in place (without twisting) while I pump.
Hi there! So sorry to see that you are having issues with your HR adaptor. Please have a look at this video which goes into detail on Troubleshooting the HR Valves. ua-cam.com/video/eiuLUBs6Ero/v-deo.html It has a few good options. But please let us know if any of these options do not work! Thanks, Jessica
Help! I recently bought an Advanced Elements Advanced Frame tandem kayak for a great deal from the local thrift store. Come to find out that the tube in it uses an older style "Bravo" valve- what kind of hose adapter do I need for this valve (or are they even still available?)
Thank you!!
Hello, we have a double action hand pump on our website with all the correct adaptors :) I will link it here: ozinflatablekayaks.com.au/shop-now/pump-double-action-hand-pump-with-gauge/
Brilliant video - thanks for explaining so clearly and thoroughly!
Thank you for this informative video! I have watched 12 videos looking for information on the spring valve adapter. I did not realize that it was behind the seat, took a trip and was unable to use my inflatable kayak because I did not have the adapter to blow it up. I am so thankful that you mentioned that this was behind the seat in the repair kit. You are the only video that mentions this. Now I can take my kayak out this weekend, and not have to wait for the adapter. Ethan REI is not aware this was a special adapter oh, they sell this kayak oh, and did not inform me that the kayak came with this piece behind the seat. Thank you for excellent video
Hi Vicki, that is great to hear that we were able to help you and thank you for your kind words! We hope you have the best time in your kayak! Happy Paddling😀
Here is a Boston Valve to HR valve adapter that can be made with common hand tools: rick.sparber.org/BostonValveToMilitaryValveAdapterHandTools.pdf
If you have a lathe, this one can be made: rick.sparber.org/BostonValveToMilitaryValveAdapterLathe.pdf
And here is a video of it in action: ua-cam.com/video/ZO9f5NruxKY/v-deo.html
I have a SUP so I have an outdooor master pump. Can I use this for the AE kayak? It doesn’t seem like I have the correct connectors.
Do you mean the outdoor masters electric pump? It's very likely that you will be able to make it work, you would just be using the push on adapter that comes with the pump for the spring valves. Maybe check the returns policy so you can test it? Cheers, Emily.
I am having trouble with the high pressure adapter. I find when I twist it to take it out, the adapter has twisted AND TURNED the inner stem valve to the deflate position. How can I prevent this? My solution for now is to have another person just hold the valve in place (without twisting) while I pump.
Hi there! So sorry to see that you are having issues with your HR adaptor. Please have a look at this video which goes into detail on Troubleshooting the HR Valves. ua-cam.com/video/eiuLUBs6Ero/v-deo.html
It has a few good options. But please let us know if any of these options do not work! Thanks, Jessica
Very informative video, thank you!
Hi Emily. what happens you we lose the adapters? do we have to buy a new pump or its possible to get just the adapters?
Thanks
CM
Hi, the kayaks actually come with spare adaptors, but if you also lose those ones, yes we have spare adaptors 🙂