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Maxeeboy

335 posts

Maxeeboy

WA, 335 posts

7 Jun 2015 8:28pm

As anyone got any pics/tips on getting the suck on mouth tip close to your mouth for a hands free set up?
cheers

Kieranr

NSW

526 posts

Kieranr

NSW, 526 posts

7 Jun 2015 11:58pm

You can buy an insulated pipe from camebak which has a wire or some such in it to allow you to bend it to whatever shape you want.
Be sure that your bladder has the quick link fitting on it or you'll have to get an adaptor.

Maxeeboy

335 posts

Maxeeboy

WA, 335 posts

7 Jun 2015 10:27pm

Awesome, thanks Kieran

BeauOBrian

QLD

34 posts

BeauOBrian

QLD, 34 posts

8 Jun 2015 8:15am

Maxeeboy said...

As anyone got any pics/tips on getting the suck on mouth tip close to your mouth for a hands free set up?
cheers

I used a coat hanger and electrical tape.

Jeroensurf

1127 posts

Jeroensurf

1127 posts

8 Jun 2015 6:27am

I used the Dakine hip bag and stick the tube through a key cord (under my shirt). a bit of tuning the first time for the proper length but once set worked fine.

Craig66

NSW

2466 posts

Craig66

NSW, 2466 posts

8 Jun 2015 10:35am

Maxeeboy

335 posts

Maxeeboy

WA, 335 posts

8 Jun 2015 2:50pm

thanks for the tips, sounds like wire & electrical tape to tailor make.
No camelback bendy tube available locally.

AlistairH

40 posts

AlistairH

WA, 40 posts

8 Jun 2015 3:56pm

Make sure you use appropriate wire that won't rust or poison you if it's in the tube!
Years ago the local paddling shop supplied short lengths of (I believe) welders stainless steel wire.

Craig66

NSW

2466 posts

Craig66

NSW, 2466 posts

8 Jun 2015 6:38pm

SupNewbe said..
Make sure you use appropriate wire that won't rust or poison you if it's in the tube!
Years ago the local paddling shop supplied short lengths of (I believe) welders stainless steel wire.

Maybe Mig or Tig wire ?

I have no idea if it would work, just a thought.

Maybe that the reason for the hardhat on above pic

Bleachy

80 posts

Bleachy

SA, 80 posts

15 Jun 2015 2:39pm

Hi,

I used a coast hanger, cut and bent to shape and then taped to the outside of the tube with electrical tape. Tape at the bends as a minimum and that will allow you adjust when your paddling to get the best set up. Cheap and easy to remove/reapply.

Cheers,

Bleachy.

NNSUP

NSW

1263 posts

NNSUP

NSW, 1263 posts

15 Jun 2015 5:51pm

ION also have a stiff tube as well as their normal option. The wire idea looks simple and effective.

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