If you know anything about physiology, you know that using your legs to pump up a raft is infinitely better than using your back and arms. That is why we believe our foot pump is the absolute best manual way to handle inflation. Whether you are at the put in or on the river, these foot pumps are singularly qualified to do the work of inflating without causing you grief. First introduced in 1978, several people have tried to copy the design, but it just doesn't translate. We make these pumps from the ground up. We start with exterior, marine glued, medium density overlay plywood for our bellows plates. We manufacture our hinges from 3" piano hinge stock. They are bolted, not riveted. The return spring is a 6" upholstery horn spring. Inner and outer check valves are heavy duty PVC raft material. The bellows are made from 840 denier hypalon and are glued, stapled, then banded to the bellows plates. The exhaust valve is custom injected plastic topped off with a non-kink, ribbed 6' hose. Intake and exhaust holes are offset at the front end of the pump so sand doesn't find an easy way inside while you are pumping. We include a multi-purpose valve fitting. We also offer valve fittings for specific valves, if you wish (Halkey-Roberts, ITT, Avon, etc.). Finally, there is a closure strap to keep it compact. (Optional Carry Bag is also available.) As good as our pumps are, all things mechanical eventually wear out. We are the ONLY pump manufacturer offering a "rebuild option". After years of trusty use, when your Strapworks foot pump finally does wear out, don't buy a new one! That's right. Instead, send it in for a complete rebuild including new hinge, spring, valves, bellows, and closure strap. And now you have the option to make your pump even more customized. For a small charge you can have powder coated bellows bands in one of 15 color options! This is, literally, the last foot pump you will ever pay full price for. And even full price is a bargain at Strapworks.com.
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