When I open the Island site, the default photo is the digital display, (the same one as on the KP site) - the price shown on that screen is $199. That suggests the $199 model has a digital display; somewhat misleading.
I wouldn't have noticed the drop down box unless I went to purchase, then it shows the two models and prices.
Anyway, I'm enlightened Watto. Thanks
$226 ish AUD delivered (ebay) for the island deluxe. Built in battery, case, and digital display. Just bought one. Works well. Note: not one to wimp it and hate gadgets that this sport attracts, (like triathlon) but back surgery in Jan I'm just happy to be back in the water.
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$226 ish AUD delivered (ebay) for the island deluxe. Built in battery, case, and digital display. Just bought one. Works well. Note: not one to wimp it and hate gadgets that this sport attracts, (like triathlon) but back surgery in Jan I'm just happy to be back in the water.
Can you pm or post the site address? All I can find is 300 ish
Newport boats in NSW is the shop. They use ebay to flog their stock. Since posting though I can only find $260 delivered.
Below was my receipt
newport.boats ( 1238 )
12v Electric Inflator Pump Compressor Kitesurfing - Inflatable Boat High Speed? ( item:181324429831 transaction: 1154059811008 )Paid on 07-Mar-14AU $210.00 AU $16.951AU $210.00Australia Post Prepaid Parcel Post 5kg SatchelEstimated delivery: Fri. 14 Mar. SubtotalAU $210.00Postage and handlingAU $16.95TotalAU $226.95
Ah okay, wasn't judging either, all good however you get it, just saying what I do.
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Newport boats in NSW is the shop. They use ebay to flog their stock. Since posting though I can only find $260 delivered.
Below was my receipt
newport.boats ( 1238 )
12v Electric Inflator Pump Compressor Kitesurfing - Inflatable Boat High Speed? ( item:181324429831 transaction: 1154059811008 )Paid on 07-Mar-14AU $210.00 AU $16.951AU $210.00Australia Post Prepaid Parcel Post 5kg SatchelEstimated delivery: Fri. 14 Mar. SubtotalAU $210.00Postage and handlingAU $16.95TotalAU $226.95
Thanks mate
All you heroes out there....I would buy one BECAUSE I AM LAZY..that's right....LAZY...
maybe...try and pump up 7 struts then the largest damn leading edge I have ever seen (2011 16m dyno!)...it's where absurdism meets potential laziness.
I still hand pump my 9 and 12 though...well maybe not the 12...hahahahaha
12v rechargeable pump from Kmart $19 - Works a treat if you have one of the newer large inflate vale kites, or pump up via the deflate valve and top up with pump.
or
Replace an old kite dump valve with a 'boston valve' ($4 at local hardware store) and Tear Aid - (think Cabrinha system, looks like this www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/camping-equipment/airbeds-camp-beds/flocked-airbed-repair-kit-with-856823.html ). Just did this on an old fuel, works a treat. *make sure you file the base thin.
or
Connect your 18v drill battery to a 12v airbed pump, and pump via the new large valve. The extra voltage increases its pressure output. Assuming you have the drill, total investment $6.
My first lasted three months got refund the second one was a bit different charged from the bottom not top it has been good about 8 months old now has been great with a shoulder and back injury can deff reccomend but must say has failed a couple of times at beach and had to pull the hand.pump out
Yeh that bottom charge and power switch is a pain in the ass but they must have done this for a reason.
Not t sure if their the Same
I bought the island deluxe model
the first one was a bit of a dud was going flat real quickly
but they were awesome about it and replaced it asap
the replacement pump is awesome you can pump up about 6 kites without recharging it
you can set a pressure and let it go and it turns off when at desired pressure
I run my lines while its pumping up
I think they are the same I have had 3 so I have a good parts back up but all have had issues.I use mine alot but have found none have made a year without issues.
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Hmmm if your backs that dodgy kiting might not be the best, otherwise like weight lifting there's a right way and wrong way to use the hand pump. Try the right way?
Also I island pump is quiet heavy to be lugging with the rest of your gear.
Ooookay, I'm sorry it's just if you had google'd electric pump or island pump seabreeze you would of seen more than half dozen forums come up over the last couple years.
I'm sooo tired of the same s... Over and over.
God it must be that time of the month again lol, hmmmm the wind better be nice this Wkend or somebody's gonna cop it.
P.s. AndyHansen I too have a dodgy back, neck and early emphysema, and have 2012 coreXR19m a 2014 epic infinity 16m a 12m fuse a 12m bandit and an 8m bandit.
I just don't see the point on wasting 250-300 on an island pump when your back would thank you more with a nice top of the range harness 
Pps just make yourself one of these lol, would be cheaper
Cost me $5 And 30 mins to make.
Made that cost back in time saved threefold!!
