yep, most pumps will do the trick, just make sure it pumps air, and not fuel or something. Either that or the hand pumps that you blow balloons up with are good too.
The bigger the pump the better - especially if you get into it heaps. There's nothing worse than being fully amped to get out there and then spending ages pumping up your kite. If you're really lazy go for an electric pump, that way you can lay out your lines while your kite is pumping up (need a sand bag for this).
Thanks Kiter girl for the K-mart tip and also to everyone else. Have had a message from a member to buy a brand new pump too so will be sorted soon. Cheers to you all! Granny
lol. camping section at big-w have them for bout 20-30$. saw them the other day. Exact same pump as what camping specific stores have and that kite manufactures sell (cab brand and LF etc).
Some of the cheap pumps in some of the discounted goods shops are rubbish. Coleman are good, we don't get the same price as the big chain stores, but you can get them from us at a reasonable price. http://www.kitepower.com.au/catalog/product_16738_Coleman_Dual_Action_Pump_cat_323.html
The cabrinha pump in the same section of the website is better quality and has a knob you can turn so that the pump only works on the down stroke, which makes it easier to pump a kite up hard.
Make sure you put some stickers on it, it'll work better. Superglue the tube ends also, as they can come off under pressure. You can also retro-fit a leash to any pump if you need one.
yeh, superglue the coleman and use a hose clamp.. really annoying if your stopper ball doesn't work to get a kite almost done and have the air come rushing out
You can take the top seal out - the one that seals the shaft going into the body - if you only want to pump on the down stroke. It makes pumping easier, I wouldn't recommend it though cos it means you end up pumping twice as many strokes.
