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Armstrong V2 Wings - bad valve design or just me...

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Created by GinoVino > 9 months ago, 18 Aug 2023
GinoVino
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18 Aug 2023 6:27AM
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Hi all,

Just wondering if it just my wings, or are the Armstrong valves nearly impossible to open to deflate. The screw method is right on the velcro so hard to get purchase on it, and seems to get just stuck. Especially here where water 10 degrees and after a session your hands a numb. Have to literally use a wrench to get it unscrewed. Anyone else have similar experience? Any tips...

Also noticed they changed the valve system on their new XPS wings.

Windoc
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19 Aug 2023 4:07AM
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Those valves are a pain for sure, especially with cold hands. I intensely dislike them! One trick is to secure the hose from the pump to get leverage to unscrew before deflation.

GinoVino
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19 Aug 2023 3:48PM
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Windoc said..
Those valves are a pain for sure, especially with cold hands. I intensely dislike them! One trick is to secure the hose from the pump to get leverage to unscrew before def
Windoc said..
Those valves are a pain for sure, especially with cold hands. I intensely dislike them! One trick is to secure the hose from the pump to get leverage to unscrew before deflation.


Glad not just me - Good idea. Thanks ??



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