Advice needed - how hard to pump leading edge????

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pds
pds
WA
28 posts
pds pds
WA, 28 posts
19 Nov 2007 9:49pm
Hey all...

How hard should the leading edge be pumped up?? I think I am being a bit on the 'soft' side - worried I might pop the bladder - is that likely? - however le is ending up with a bit of squeeze in it after a session - thought I might have a leak but can't find one.....

Any advice??

ps flying lf havoc's
cwamit
cwamit
WA
1194 posts
WA, 1194 posts
19 Nov 2007 10:39pm
Hi Pete, next time down the beach will loan you one of my north pump complete with pressure gauge, I can’t say for the havoc but I pump my kites to 6 to 7psi leading edge. 10psi for the struts.

If it’s got a leak then will notice the pressure drop after an hour when reconnecting the pump/gauge (theoretically)

Btw, pumps are old school I use a 12 volt compressor now days, handy for those down winders on the beach to score the first launch
GreenPat
GreenPat
QLD
4107 posts
QLD, 4107 posts
20 Nov 2007 12:13am
pds said...

- worried I might pop the bladder - is that likely?


Not likely, but does happen, so you must continue to exercise caution.
axis
axis
VIC
399 posts
VIC, 399 posts
20 Nov 2007 1:15am
Not sure if I have a dodgy gauge but on my '07 fuels I pump to anywhere from 7 to 8.5 psi. Basically I do it by feel as I find in different days (temp, humidity) the same reading on my gauge may seem incorrect by feel.

So, I'd suggest using the gauge as a rough guide only. You might want to see how much pressure other Havoc riders use in their LE's - the newer kites can take a lot of pressure. I hate the feeling when my kites are underinflated.
wind driven
wind driven
NSW
84 posts
NSW, 84 posts
20 Nov 2007 3:01pm
"Baywatch firm" was the advice that I was given when learning.
Oakie
Oakie
WA
268 posts
WA, 268 posts
20 Nov 2007 3:15pm
Halfway between ping and pong...

Try it and you'll know what I mean.
Tonewolf
Tonewolf
382 posts
382 posts
20 Nov 2007 6:01pm
JUST BEFORE IT POPS ...STOP!

bITE M,E!
dave......
dave......
WA
2119 posts
WA, 2119 posts
21 Nov 2007 12:25am
I'd rather you bite me.... Ohhh you cant tonewolf, it looks like from you avitar that you have too much collagen pumped in your lips.... If you have no teeth you could probably earn at least $100 an hour in sydney.... You could probably use that beanie as a douche bag
windangoesoff
windangoesoff
NSW
280 posts
NSW, 280 posts
21 Nov 2007 8:37am
If your kite is upside-down (leading edge up) with the rope attatched from the pump to the kite - when it is windy you should notice the kite lift of the ground slightly and be able to hover when the leading edge has enough air.
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