i just bought a new pump from the local kitesurfing store... it is about 30% taller than the standard one i got with the kite (which was a bit old too)... and now i pump up the kite in half the time and energy... it was North something pump...
I get mine from a place called sams warehouse (big junk shop) also called "the warehouse in some towns". They do have a plastic shaft but only cost $14.
just be a bit carefull because the ones from the camping shops don't come with a leash for the kite so you have to remember to set one up before you get out to the beach
^^ i dont even use the kite leash. i just hold onto the bridle. could be hard for the c's i guess.
yeah i've got a C, can hold the 5th line but wouldn't want to get hit by a big crosswind gust. There's heaps of ways you could do it without a leash i guess but i prefer to use them
