K40 K-Pump

[Chris Scoones]

I'll have Jim's latest pump in the gear program shortly after I find some time to take a few photos of it for a review. If anyone is in the market for a bitch'n pump for their inflatable, the K-pump (http://www.k-pump.com/) K-40 is it. One handle that controls two pumps in one. One for high volume that'll push a lot of air quickly to 1.5 lbs (using a 4" x 18" cylinder) and a secondary pump (2.5" x 18") that's used with the turn of the handle that'll top off your boat to 8 lbs, if needed. The old description 2 in 1 is definitely applicable given the smaller pump is mounted inside the larger cylinder.

Adapters included will allow it to function with most any valve which includes the old military valve as the K-40 uses a check valve.

Some gadgets are silly, some are pretty cool. If you're on the water frequently with an inflatable Water Master or pontoon boat, this is definitely cool. I'll have it added to K-pumps offerings in the gear program shortly, but regardless it's available now if anyone wants to test it out for a bit.

Chris

[luv2fly2]

chris, i am in the market for a k pump. where can i get one? mike w

[Chris Scoones]

Visit the manufacturers site to find where to purchase from. Links listed in my first post.

[Kent Lufkin]

Visit the manufacturers site to find where to purchase from. Links listed in my first post.

I've been looking at upgrading to a better pump and was intrigued by the K-series pumps. Their web site lists Skookum Products in Woodinville as the only Washington dealer. I left a couple messages with them but they must be out field testing their boats and I have yet to hear back.

So I called the K-pump guys directly and spoke at length with the company's owner/designer Jim who apologized profusely that his web site is grossly out of date and doesn't show all their Washington dealers. With his help I was able to not only locate a dealer who does keep regular hours (Avid Angler in Lake Forest Park) but also to determine which model would be best suited to inflating my pontoon, SFC and float tube (the K-100).

If/when I end up buying one, I'll post a review.

K