Re: Air Pumps for Inflatables
I too have a new foldcat, and would like to use the Bravo air pump from Seaeagle, it is much less than any other of the Bravo pumps sold on the net, Same pump just costs less from SeaEagle. I am presently using a cheapo 12 volt pump that I already have, and it works to get the FoldCat up, but you need to use the foot pump or another pump that will pump to 3 to 3.5 psi. I just got a Manometer, fancy name for an air gage, and I pumped the foldcat to 3.0 psi with the foot pump and what a difference it made. The instructions say pump with the foot pump until you can't push anymore, I think they are right. I am waiting to buy the Bravo from SeaEagle until Mommy quits bitching about the money, maybe next month, please let me know if you get one and how well it works or doesn't, I am curious. OBTW, I had ordered the Manometer from Defender, but they finally got back to me an said it would be 4-6 weeks, it has to come from Italy. Ordered one from West Marine, they had it the next day, seems they have 150 in their warehouse. Just to you know if you want one.
for something that may not see the season out, but the retail prices here in Canada start at $150 {if you're lucky} and head up past $200. I see there are a few going on the US eBay for $95 typical of how we get screwed here in Canada 
