Any kites that don't use one-pump?

SalmonSlayer · **Joined:** Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:48 pm **Posts:** 237

[quote="Pump me up" Crew who ride in sandy areas (e.g. beaches) tend to like one-pump whereas crew who ride where there are a lot of sharp rocks, shells, sticks, weeds, etc, tend to prefer multiple pump[/quote]

Yep

I converted my '08 Best Nemesis HP from a one pump to a multi pump. Unnecessary parts cause unnecessary down time.

tautologies · **Posted:** Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:13 am

SalmonSlayer wrote:

Yep

I converted my '08 Best Nemesis HP from a one pump to a multi pump. Unnecessary parts cause unnecessary down time.

Do you see any irony in this statement? ;-)

Peter_Frank · **Posted:** Fri Jun 15, 2012 9:15 am

jkrug wrote:

the debate can never be resolved. it's merely subjective. but i wouldn't say most people have them so that's why most companies make them. i think it's the other way around; most companies make them, and that's why most people have them. i think if all companies offered both options, many more kiters would opt for multi-pump systems.

when one pump first came out, everyone was like 'cool!'. but now that we know the pros and cons, i think there's a different attitude. personally, i won't buy another kite with one pump, and so that limits the brands i can consider.

I still think it is only a minority that dont want one-pump.
And of course these will "fight" the hardest for multipump, so will appear as a BIG group in a thread like this.

As I might have said before - I have not really met anyone around who dont want it, so a very small number.

But I've met many who deliberately has been pissed because a certain kite they fell in love with did NOT have onepump - so they chose another kite/brand because of this :roll:

So a deal breaker the other way around too, for some :wink:

For many it is more than just "nice to have", onepump :thumb:

A bit off the topic though - as I would just state what the balance seems to be between onepump and multipump demands.

As the real topic issue is "which kites dont use one-pump ?" - and should be adressed so it is possible to choose these kites :naughty:

Peter

jkrug · **Joined:** Fri Jul 22, 2005 1:17 pm **Posts:** 409

Peter_Frank wrote:

I still think it is only a minority that dont want one-pump.
And of course these will "fight" the hardest for multipump, so will appear as a BIG group in a thread like this.

i agree it's a minoirty that don't want one pump. but most folks just take what they're offered, and what they're mostly offered is one pump. and my bet is if i never had to replace an LE bladder, i'd prefer one pump too. but unfortunately, i've had to several times, and it ain't fun with one pump.

Peter_Frank wrote:

As I might have said before - I have not really met anyone around who dont want it, so a very small number.

kind of an odd statement. i haven't MET any porn stars, but i know they're out there.

Peter_Frank wrote:

But I've met many who deliberately has been pissed because a certain kite they fell in love with did NOT have onepump - ... So a deal breaker the other way around too, for some

no doubt true.

Peter_Frank wrote:

As the real topic issue is "which kites dont use one-pump ?" - and should be adressed so it is possible to choose these kites

there are so few of them, i think that specific topic has already been fully addressed.

SalmonSlayer · **Joined:** Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:48 pm **Posts:** 237

tautologies wrote:

SalmonSlayer wrote:

Yep

I converted my '08 Best Nemesis HP from a one pump to a multi pump. Unnecessary parts cause unnecessary down time.

Do you see any irony in this statement? ;-)

I saw it, but, the following names are not recognized by kiters even though they are more appropriate.

Net reduction of parts pump
Simplicity pump
KISS pump

kids · **Joined:** Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:29 am **Posts:** 48

yeah.. switch nitro 16R

Toby wrote:

Flysurfer

yes, Dyno 2011 and 2012.

Does any light wind race kite have one pump?

john a · **Joined:** Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:57 am **Posts:** 350

I don´t like one-pump eighter... would buy everything with single-pump if I could...
The Kahoona still comes as a single pump option luckily

jkrug · **Joined:** Fri Jul 22, 2005 1:17 pm **Posts:** 409

john a wrote:

I don´t like one-pump eighter... would buy everything with single-pump if I could...
The Kahoona still comes as a single pump option luckily

what's the difference between one pump and single pump?

Flyboy · **Joined:** Thu Oct 17, 2002 1:00 am **Posts:** 795

Put me down as a one-pump hater. I don't see the point. If you're leaving a multi-inflation kite with the struts inflated, it takes no extra time to inflate. If pumping struts & LE, maybe a couple of extra minutes. Completely DE-flating my one pump takes more than an extra couple of minutes. The extra valves & bits 'n' pieces add a little weight, complexity, more things to potentially fail & whole lot more hassle to fix.

lbatbeach · **Posted:** Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:02 pm

Another vote for no one pump. If you live in a tropical environment, valve delams are a fact of life on most kites over a year old. So until they get that fixed, I would prefer no one pump!

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