Re: [Paddlewise] foot pumps

From: Geruta <Geruta_at_aol.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 22:19:01 EDT
 >>>>I took a quick tumb through a couple of ww/touring catalogs and
didn't see a foot operated bilge pump either.  Anyone know where one can
be had? <<<

any dealer of valley/nigel dennis kayaks will be able to supply the british
"chimp" foot pump, list price is $175 (ouch!), but worth it. i tried several
years ago (prior to becoming a dealer myself) to adapt a whale pump (much less
pricey) by installing an internal spring to allow use as a foot pump, it
worked but not as well as the chimp, and was much bulkier which added to the
installation woes. In addition i always was a little wrried about relying on
it in survival conditions. the other great thing abot foot pumps is the
ability to easlily pump out the water that invariably accumulates when
surfing/playing in waves.

george ruta
northcountry kayak
518-677-3040
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