Inflating the Colorado XT Pontoon
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2022
- A quick how-to on inflating the Colorado XT pontoon and figuring out the big question, "Does it have enough air?"
If you feel too heavy in the back, this video is for you.
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Thanks for this video. I just bought a used one and came with no pump. Tried a few cheap ones that just couldn't cut it. After watching your video I was able to score a pump from a local sporting goods store similar to the one you used from the paddle board. Worked like a charm. Shut off at 2.5 pounds, was fast and was able to fill the pontoon much harder than I imagined 2.5 pounds would be. So thanks for the advice.
I like your "nose bend test" however I think it would be helpfull if you first inflate to only 1 pound, then 2 pounds and do the test at each pressure so we could see the difference in how much the nose bends at each pressure. Thanks for your video. I have not purchaced one yet but the more I look the more I like. Thanks again.
Hey Will, Ryobi makes a battery powered leaf blower. It will fill an empty bladder 95 percent full in way less than a minute. Just need to top it off with the foot pump. It doest fit the valve at all but jus hold it on as tight as you can. Works great.
Cool. More fun too!
I do the same with my Makita
Thanks for the video. I use an electric pump to get it going, and a k pump to top it off. The k pump is awesome for inflatables
Thanks for the info Will! You really helped me out! I think your dog should be in all the videos!
Great video. I wished you made this years ago. I have a pump like yours. GAME CHANGER!!!
TOTALLY! I have to get one of those pumps now for sure.
Electric sup pump is the way to go. Trust me. It takes about 5 min to fully inflate.
If you ever find that pump available, PLEASE pass it along! I’d love to get my hands on one. And, hey, don’t forget to share this- where I live it’s usually a 2 to 3 thousand foot climb to get to the lake. It would be bad to inflate your boat to full pressure before leaving home and have it explode as you gain elevation! Love your video!
There is a link to the pump in the description if that's helpful.
This deserves an award
Most appreciated
I just use a battery powered air mattress pump . After you air it and use it for a bit , you can air it up on the water .
I got an electric pump just like the one that came with the SUP, it's an Aquaglide, and I got mine from REI. it's amazing, you plug it in set the PSI and work on other stuff while it inflates. Not that it takes long. 5 min or so and then inflate the next pontoon. My only complain is that it's kinda obnoxiously loud.
Dude where you been??? Great video. I typically use the electric pump to get it started then switch the the 2 way pump to top it off.
haha, I can't seem to get video off my cameras, into a video editor, and uploaded! I saw a collab you did recently, great job!
@@willritter Thanks man. Ah I know that pain. I caught 72 red tail surf perch in about 5 hours on June 26th, had it all on my GoPro memory card and it got corrupted and I can’t get it back. It’s a sickening feeling. Lol Hope to see more of your videos soon.
First tip, loosen the frame straps before fully inflating. It puts a lot of stress on the attachment points if they don’t have enough give.
great tip! Thanks!
Great links, looking for the rear tire set up, the frame part mainly. I know the tires are from harbor freight
you should be able to push down on the tube using your thumb and have it depress about 1/2" at the mid point of the tube, per manufacture
I use a shop vac😂
You can get an SUP valve adapter with a Schrader valve on Amazon and then a lot of your 12v tire inflators for cars have a built in pressure gage. (Not sure how long it would take to inflate from scratch)
Thanks Jordan, another option to consider!
This would work great and I can use my Ryobi pump with a pressure gauge!
Sorry, can’t copy and paste from my phone, but it’s a SUP inflator kit on Amazon for $11.99😮
I think it is more with how the boat is set up then inflation. The seet and foot pegs need to be adjusted properly. The inflation is a no brainer. I have used river rafts and just use the good old feel test. your know when it is fully inflated of it does not dimple.
I just got one waiting for store to notify me when there sucks no pump with it
I miss read the tag and pumped mine to 15lb. It didnt explode but i realized real fast I was 13lbs over inflated lol
I wonder what that explosion would have looked like?
Thanks so much Will. What does the wrench do for me. I just inflated it.. but unlike your video - when I take the tube off, the air escapes before I can put the cover on. When you took the hose off.. no air escaped..
The little knob in center of the valve needs to be pushed down and turned. Your valve is currently locked open.
How about rigging a scale across the D rings before inflation and noting the "weight" upon proper pressure.🤔
That's a clever idea!
Have you tried fitting a kayak pedal propeller and the Boondox Groovy/ Sidekick wheels to the pontoon to make things easier?
Hi Chris, no I haven't. One of the benefits of the pontoon is being able to bring the fish up between the pontoons. Pretty convenient!
K-pump all day.
I've got a similar unit but can't deflate it past the pontoon ends. the centre section stays inflated. Any tips to make it deflate for storage?
So when I inflate mine and take the pump off the air just comes out. What do I need to do so the air doesn’t come out when you release the pump?
So thanks for all of the good info, I am a 80 year old fly Fisher,tub and other ways, just starting to motor my new south fork bucks bag pontoon, and you have helped, but since my seat WILL not turn , no BUTT starring, so any HELP?
Hey Rob, my seat didn't turn either so I bought a boat seat swivel. Pretty simple install. Here's a link: amzn.to/3CAKBzM Also, I highly recommend getting stainless bolts/washer/and nylon lock nuts. Hope this helps!
@@willritter thanks I will try , some of Your other ideas as well that's a good way to use the internet, I am learning new hobbies each year and enjoy some of the old ones more.
I'm always losing air pressure trying to close the valve after I inflate. But I saw where you just popped the hose out and the valve was closed. Am I missing something? I'm not the brightest bulb on the tree, so, what am I doing wrong?
I've watched several of your inflatable pontoon mod videos, and am interested especially in your pwm mod.
I saw where several people have had issues with the modulators burning up. Now that you have had yours for a while, have you any issues?
The valve twists. Yours must be pushed in and locked open. Turn it the opposite way and it should close. Two years and no burnouts. Just make sure you get one that can more than handle the amps. I have a video on it. Blessings!
Great video, what if you to you a regular air compressor
Hi, volume is the name of the game with these things. Compressors are great for pressure but lower volume. Some guys even use shop vacs and leaf blowers!
Hello in order to fill the pontoon how do you press down the inner valve?
Later reply, hopefully you figured it out! Push down and twist to lock open. The valve should be up when filling
I have always inflated the pontoons first then put the frame on. your frame straps are to tight and it is straaining the pontoons. just my 2cents.