The first time I did this, I inflated the raft with the valve turned to the right and was literally fighting myself. Then I realized the one way feature. I appreciate the tip on bringing the bag up to your chin. Thanks and appreciate the tips!
Considering getting rid of my sot kayak for one of the Alpacka range, I paddle a lot of calm lakes but want to start doing some rougher waters and camping trips, not sure on which model would suit me better 🤷♂️ more research needed lol
I like the video but the valve is driving me crazy. .........what is the deal with the valve? Please advise. Even when closed.......(it's to the left......that is counter intuitive) .I still lose air......before I get the cap on.....Please advise.......
Would have helped an old duffer like me if you had actually shown that the inner valve only turns about a quarter turn and said that some air will continue to leak out even when it is turned counter clockwise to the left.
Ha, I had the same problem. Air keeps coming out of the valve whichever way that inner valve was turned. Found out from the dealer that the flapper in the valve doesn't totally stop the air from coming out. So if you are inflating with the bag make sure the inner valve piece is turned left while you are inflating. Then take the bag off and top it off with your mouth and screw the outer cap on as quick as you can. Seemed like it took that flapper a while to start engaging better- just keep blowing. To deflate turn the inner valve to the right.
The first time I did this, I inflated the raft with the valve turned to the right and was literally fighting myself. Then I realized the one way feature. I appreciate the tip on bringing the bag up to your chin.
Thanks and appreciate the tips!
Considering getting rid of my sot kayak for one of the Alpacka range, I paddle a lot of calm lakes but want to start doing some rougher waters and camping trips, not sure on which model would suit me better 🤷♂️ more research needed lol
I like the video but the valve is driving me crazy. .........what is the deal with the valve? Please advise. Even when closed.......(it's to the left......that is counter intuitive) .I still lose air......before I get the cap on.....Please advise.......
Would have helped an old duffer like me if you had actually shown that the inner valve only turns about a quarter turn and said that some air will continue to leak out even when it is turned counter clockwise to the left.
Ha, I had the same problem. Air keeps coming out of the valve whichever way that inner valve was turned. Found out from the dealer that the flapper in the valve doesn't totally stop the air from coming out. So if you are inflating with the bag make sure the inner valve piece is turned left while you are inflating. Then take the bag off and top it off with your mouth and screw the outer cap on as quick as you can. Seemed like it took that flapper a while to start engaging better- just keep blowing. To deflate turn the inner valve to the right.
I so want one of these from the day I saw them on the Gritty bowman.. got save my money
Unless I’m hiking a long way I just use a batter operated blower. It’s hard to beat inflating a boat in under a minute... :)
Who calls there self Thor!? Jesus I’m bigger than this guy!