I was given an inflatable SUP, with no accessories. To get it home, I had to deflate it - now I need a pump. Is there a fitting that I can use a bicycle floor pump to inflate the SUP ? I realise that the micro pumps on my bicycles are low volume. And will I like SUP, anyway? A fortnight ago, I drove from western Sydney to spend 2.5 days paddling my sea-kayak around Victoria's Phillip Island. But SUP is lighter gear, and less fuss I guess, for a flat-water workout.
Sorry bicycle pump won'twork (either valve of car pump or road bike). I don't have an inflatable but probably a kite pump should work for high volume with relatively low pressure
there is an adaptor aviable on market for a schrader valve to be able to use a standard compressor fitting and similar to inflate iSup's. that being said, for the volume required you will be spending a very very long time pumping if you try to use a bike pump as they are a high pressure, low volume pump.
There are a few places online where you can just purchase a Sup pump. There is a large variablity in the pumps so just be aware of that when looking to buy.
The PSI varies per brand. Look it up. To get to 15-20psi takes/makes easier a 2 stage pump that you switch over part way through. It's a major workout regardless. The air compressor makes it a whole lot more fun if thats workable.
Bicycle pumps wont work, but I have read that foot pumps for inflatable beach toys, rafts, pools, ... work reasonably well, and pack in a compact shape.
I have a schrader valve adapter for our Isup. Plug in a cheep compressor and have the sup up to 15psi i about 15 minutes. You can do it with an isup hand pump in 10 but your arms back and shoulders will be aching unless your pretty fit.
