As anyone got any pics/tips on getting the suck on mouth tip close to your mouth for a hands free set up?
cheers

You can buy an insulated pipe from camebak which has a wire or some such in it to allow you to bend it to whatever shape you want.
Be sure that your bladder has the quick link fitting on it or you'll have to get an adaptor.

Awesome, thanks Kieran

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Maxeeboy said...

As anyone got any pics/tips on getting the suck on mouth tip close to your mouth for a hands free set up?
cheers

I used a coat hanger and electrical tape.

I used the Dakine hip bag and stick the tube through a key cord (under my shirt). a bit of tuning the first time for the proper length but once set worked fine.

thanks for the tips, sounds like wire & electrical tape to tailor make.
No camelback bendy tube available locally.

Make sure you use appropriate wire that won't rust or poison you if it's in the tube!
Years ago the local paddling shop supplied short lengths of (I believe) welders stainless steel wire.

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SupNewbe said..
Make sure you use appropriate wire that won't rust or poison you if it's in the tube!
Years ago the local paddling shop supplied short lengths of (I believe) welders stainless steel wire.

Maybe Mig or Tig wire ?

I have no idea if it would work, just a thought.

Maybe that the reason for the hardhat on above pic

Hi,

I used a coast hanger, cut and bent to shape and then taped to the outside of the tube with electrical tape. Tape at the bends as a minimum and that will allow you adjust when your paddling to get the best set up. Cheap and easy to remove/reapply.

Cheers,

Bleachy.

ION also have a stiff tube as well as their normal option. The wire idea looks simple and effective.