[Paddlewise] Flotation bags - Leaky valves and dirty pipes??

From: Peter Osman <rebyl_kayak_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 03:48:55 GMT
G'Day,

I have a couple of Perception flotation bags which I use in my Klepper and 
they have a screw type valve for sealing off the blow pipe.

These valves make it hard to clean the pipe and I also suspect that they are 
responsible for a slow leak which has developed in both bags.

I have never had either of these problems with the Klepper sponson seal 
which is a simple plastic stopper which can be bought at any camping store.

Has any one else had these problems. Is there a way to maintain these valves 
so that they don't leak and so the connecting hose can be cleaned - or 
should i just cut them off and try to find a non standard stopper to plug 
them with???

Glad of any help. All the best, PeterO.

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