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2011 Torch inflation valves "Ball System"

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Created by Kuzi > 9 months ago, 20 Dec 2012
Kuzi
WA, 26 posts
20 Dec 2012 6:28AM
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Heya,

I just got a new 11m 2011 torch and the inflation valve has NO ball system to stop the air escaping when removing pump. I've checked in the local shop and they told me that all 11m have no ball system where as their spare bladers for 12 have. The 2011 catalogue clearly says they have the one way inflation valves ! !

Does anyone have/heard/can comment on this issue for the 2011 11m torch?


Kuzz

bennie
ACT, 1258 posts
20 Dec 2012 12:39PM
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just squeeze the valve as you take the pump out. This is how all kite valves used to be and it was never a problem.

Danmurphys
WA, 231 posts
20 Dec 2012 10:41AM
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Are you positive its 2011? 2010s don't have them, but all 2011s def do.

Kuzi
WA, 26 posts
20 Dec 2012 12:16PM
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Yea that's what I thought. But it is 2011.

Danmurphys
WA, 231 posts
20 Dec 2012 1:56PM
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Hmmm vey strange. Maybe the bladder was replaced with a 2010 one, or the ball fell in

salt
VIC, 617 posts
20 Dec 2012 5:16PM
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the ball system is a joke.

SUPSurferQLD
QLD, 333 posts
20 Dec 2012 8:36PM
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train your hands to move quicker.

every naish I have used do not have correctly working ball systems.

it sucks, but i can get over it for naish quality!!



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