My answer from this day is "NO!"

Seriously though $40 bucks a pop I am done!

I have had 2 pumps stolen while I was riding this season
I regularly find my pump out of my kite bag 50M up the beach
I find my pump only pumps one way

Anyone else feeling this?

Yah I didn't bring it on this trip, it takes up to much room in my luggage

Well hello, we all got the same problem

$5 on local recycling depot. Still going very strong.

But, yes, my answer: sorry only Cab compatible nozzle:) Which is on my kite.

beebee said...
So none of you guys has ever forgotten your pump, or asked to borrow somebody's huh? Never? I hear ya when you say douchebags use it and either leave it laying on the sand , or take it. That's just not on. But c'mon, it's supposed to be a community. I've lent mine many times before and appreciate when someone does the same in return. Douchebags are douchebags, don't paint everyone with the same brush.

+1 beebee, this "community" is getting grumpier. We all have forgotten our pumps and were glad some kindred soul spared his... However I understand the frustration of getting it broken, stolen and it sucks that peeps don't own up to it. I just find it sad to put everyone in the same boat.

Ugly said...
yes you can as long as i can borrow your girl friend for the same amount of time.
they usually walk away with a strange look on there face or is just that i am ugly.

Hey Ugly (no pun intended), if you let me borrow your pump...
You can KEEP my ex-wife

Skid said...

Ugly said...
yes you can as long as i can borrow your girl friend for the same amount of time.
they usually walk away with a strange look on there face or is just that i am ugly.

Hey Ugly (no pun intended), if you let me borrow your pump...
You can KEEP my ex-wife

got two of my own ex wife something about them did not pump

Do you forget your kite? Harness? Board?

Dont forget your pump then.

I know its a bit precious but Im over it now. If I know you you can borrow because I know you will respect my equipment.

Pinch of salt folks.

just lend people your pump you hell sh!t karnt.

Do lend people your pump. One day you will forget or yours will break. It's a rule of the sea like rescuing people.

Don't leave your sh.t lying around on the beach. It gets in the way and it's your own fault if it gets stolen.

wishy said...
just lend people your pump you hell sh!t karnt.

Haha.. Made my day

serioussly i cant understand even contemplating going kiting without taking a pump??? i would understand a brain fart every now and then by someone who forget to bring a pump and would gladly lend mine, but i would expect it to be returned straight away and clean and in a working condition, and when i travel o/s sure i dont bother taking one, as my first stop is the local hardware store or kite shop and i spend the huge $40 it might cost me to get one, spend some cash you tight ass, you wouldnt blink an eye at spending some cash on your E's, dope or grog!!!, hmm maybe you guys who get asked all the time should have a special euro/backpacker pump set aside which is filled with glass shavings, cruel, but would be funny to watch, and they would never ask again!

I had a Euro Windsurfer borrow mine the other day....

After he pumped up his camper mattress he did return it.

Total misuse tho. But no damage...

RPM said...

sci said...

My answer from this day is "NO!"

Seriously though $40 bucks a pop I am done!

I have had 2 pumps stolen while I was riding this season
I regularly find my pump out of my kite bag 50M up the beach
I find my pump only pumps one way

Anyone else feeling this?

Do what I did to a cocky euro a few weeks back..

Say No..

Stops them in their tracks.

so RPM instead of the suggested (and whole point of this thread ) "NO!"
you have cleverly thought up your alternative suggested response of. . .

Say No..

ingenious !




that said on two separate occasions flying overseas to kite i have made it to the beach to find the pump damaged from transit most likely the baggage handlers, I have had to borrow one - and been very grateful i then bought one asap after the session but i might have missed a days flying without borrowing one
and anyone who travels anywhere away for a kiting trip in australia or overseas should be able to appreciate how much every day (and kiting session) counts we have enough limiting factors already - wind/tides etc...

I'll keep saying yes and spreading the good Karma
even to those devil worshiping, littering, smelly, hairy, secret spot stealing, trouble making, girlfriend snatching, scary looking and weird sounding euro kiters we keep hearing so much about (did i miss out any details)

Lent my pump out heaps of times.

Borrowed pumps from others too plenty of times.

As long as it gets put back, who cares its only a pump .........

Lots of angry people.

I lend my pump while i'm setting up. Then everything that i'm not using gets stashed back in my car and i ride.

Calling a stranger a mate, perplexes me. 'Can i borrow your pump Mate' is also poor English and impolite. Firstly i may share a common sport but that does not mean i am your mate. Secondly, where are your manners. So unless you say 'May i borrow your pump please' I should be inclined to send your hide back to school and carry on with my day.