How to Tell How Many PSI?

BSquared18 · Post by **BSquared18** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:31 am

The instructions for our new Advanced Frame single-person kayaks make it clear that over-inflation is a no-no. The instructions say to inflate chamber 2 to 2 pounds-per-square-inch and the other chambers to 1 PSI.

We use bellows foot pumps. How can one tell when the proper PSI has been reached?

Thanks,
Bill

Racer48 · Post by **Racer48** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:03 am

there are probably some ingenius ways to do it, but getting a guage, and placing it inline would work.

paddlesheep · Post by **paddlesheep** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 4:16 pm

Most footpumps won't go too far above 2 psi. Inflate it until you start feeling the pump getting harder to push in. Then pump a bit more and stop. The boat should have a firmness like a tennis ball. The floor should be a bit softer. You should be able to press down on the floor and feel the other side.

BSquared18 · Post by **BSquared18** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:52 am

Thanks. That's helpful.

Bill