nrs has a pump that is for inflatable sup boards its tall and works amazing. With the new ozone valves I can pump my 15 meter in about a minute. I have also seen a couple other sup pumps that would work really well.

Toby, I am curious to hear your review of the B&D. I'm curious about the battery capacity. A fully charged Scoprega could inflate at least 2 to 3 medium size kites. Speed of inflation is about the same as doing it by hand, but obviously a lot less work. (I know it sounds lazy, but if you are pumping up lots of kites every day it's a nice thing to have). The automatic 2-stage system and auto-shut off are great features.

I had a few early model Scoprega pumps that failed quickly (it was a problem with the plastic fan wheel overheating, warping, and then causing friction and failure)

Scoprega warrantied the product for me and upgraded me to a newer/improved model - that was at least 4 years ago. The original battery lasted 3 years but the battery I replaced it with from Radio Shack (around $35) only lasted a year or so. So I need to find another good quality battery...

but otherwise I've been very happy with the Scoprega, and the new ones look even better.



What model is the one from NRS?

air padre has this one advertised for pumping kites
http://www.airpadrekiteboarding.com/kit ... ctric-pump

They dont mention how long it takes, but it does say 12 psi.

Maybe someone could call them and ask some questions about how well it works.

Thats' a Scoprega pump (an Italian manufacturer). The marketing name is Bravo.
http://www.scoprega.it/pdf/pompe/pompe% ... 0pumps.pdf

I bought a Scoprega BST12 pump a few years ago and the low pressure stage has gone. I tried in the UK and with Scoprega in Italy to find out about getting a replacement part, but it was so difficult to do that I bought a Coleman pump for £10 and wired it in to do the low pressure inflation.
It doesn't impress me that they have a known fault and will need to supply replacement parts, yet the part is not listed on their website for customers to buy.

It unfortunately fits the Italian stereotype - good design but unreliable with poor servicing.


I hear the Scoprega low pressure stage is improved since I bought my pump.

Hi guys,

I have my BST-12 since mid 2008, I'm kiting approximately 270 days p.a. and the only issue I had was to replace the battery once (which is pretty normal after 2-3 years). They are standard UPS batteries so you should get them from any electronic store for around $25.00.
There are a few things you have to take care off and then the pump will last for a long time:
- don't place the pump onto the sand while pumping up your kite (sand will be sucked into the inflate)
- don't move or shake the pump while it is pumping
- don't drain the battery completely (but that has nothing to do with the mechanical system of the pump)
- don't pump up more than 3 kites at one go and let it cool down after 15 minutes of usage

Cheers
Caesar

The Bravo can pump more than 2-3 kites...more like 8 kites or so!

That's correct Toby and it also depends on the size of the kites.
But there is a little graphic on the pump not to use it for more than 15 minutes.
Once you pumped up 3 kites and check the temperature of the beast, you know why...


Cheers
Caesar

Higher quality from the consumer line of Black & Decker ? really ?????

Have you seen ANY craftsman / hand worker in Germany using B&D ?? well , it must be for a reason ....

Nice optic , lots of features , great design but quality sucks big time .

Anyway ... it´s your money

Saludos

I really don't know, is it that bad?
Well, we will see with this one I guess

But no one used this model so far?