These guys make some sick pumps however they seem impossible to find in Australia, no distributor/dealer.

Anyone has some tips how to source one without spending the same amount on shipping costs?

Cheers

i believe the company was brought out by the other pump manufacturers and may not be available any more

You can contact Matt direct on kiteforum

Alysum said..

MichaelShepherd said..
I got mine on eBay delivered for $94.99 (the big one). Seller was Surf fx in QLD. I notice not on eBay now but I'd call them to see if the' send you one. www.surffx.com.au/product-category/kiteboarding-3/kiteboard-accessories/

Thanks mate, onto it.

According to WMFG one shop (maybe surffx) got a whole shipment of the first version but none since as the demand for high-end pumps is low...

Most of the other brands now have a Big Pump exactly the same design, probably why you can't find WMFG here.
There is still plenty of demand for a good pump.

I believe Mystic has the same pump, most kite shops could order that in.

Thanks I've now realised the mystic and slingshot are the same as wmfg's first version. I'll snap one of those

All those pumps are made by GRI in China, this model would be the GRI HP3 special version pump with screw on hose.

It's 2.9L instead of the standard HP1 which is 2.3L that most kite manufacturers sell with their logo on it.

The HP3 would be marginally quicker pumping IMO than the HP1 but much taller. Probably not worth it especially for a $100. If you shop around or you are a previous customer from a kite shop you can bargain down the cost of that GRI HP1 pump (ozone, airush, core, North, F-one, etc.) for $50 (retail approx $70).

Christian

Make sure you get the tall one. It's fantastic

Alysum said..
Good tips everyone cheers ! Guess I'll aim for the Mystic one. It's a shame they haven't caught up with version 2 of the WMFG pump with the looser tube though.

I reckon your tube is already pretty loose hey

Clark Rubber also sell the same generic pumps for half the price the kite shops do.