Electric Pump Review | Wing & Kite Game Changer

Don't waste time pumping up your kite, wing or your SUP yourself! This electric pump is incredibly accurate, so it solves one of the most common issues which is under inflating your wing or kite. We love it and use it ALL the time now!
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[@bdo105]

Thanks for sharing guys. I bought this pump and it is great. I rode for seven hours yesterday with four different wings across the session - 8 / 6.5 / 5.5 / 4.5. Was a great day! I have severe tendinitis in my forearm and without this pump (and a harness) I could never have done it so this is a real session saver for me!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thanks for the feedback Brendan! Stoked you are out there leaving your best life!

[@t7639]

I think making this sport more affordable would be the game changer we need. There are so many people who see this sport and say they would love to try it, but then they see the price of gear. A truly beautiful sport, that is really the best evolution of wind and water.

[@mikemiller774]

There is always option for used gear.

[@t7639]

@@mikemiller774 hahahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahaha

[@elliotbawden7205]

It truly is the only industry where supply and demand is completely backwards! In the company’s head they say “hey how can we make more money when only so few do this sport? Charge more money. The majority use extremely low wage workers only to charge what it would cost if they built in countries in Europe or USA.

[@t7639]

@elliotbawden7205 I actually am able to buy at wholesale which is great, that being said I cringe at what the gear is actually made for. Kite companies that were probably going to fold are now switching gears for the latest cash cow. Its very sad that a sport that's about as simple as it gets is unattainable for the majority of people. Its great that there is a new battery powered pump, but not even Damo and Gwenn are immune from the corporate greed that we all are facing. Mic drop.

[@k.h]

Overpriced in my option. It’s a good warmup

[@AKJammer1]

Just ordered one. Thanks!!

[@CaribsurfDon]

Thanks for this review and recommendation Damien and Gwen.. I bought this pump and used it today for the first time with my F-one 7m Strike. What a pleasure and luxury to inflate the wing with this pump! The hose and adapter fit my F-one perfectly. I have to get a different hose for my Cabrinha wings, but they are smaller and not a big deal if I have to hand pump. This inflater/deflater is a game changer. I have some tendonitis currently in right elbow and hand pumping a 7m would have been brutal . This pump saved the day!!!! I rested the pump on the underside of my board so the intake wouldn't collect and sand or grass and worked well.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Awesome buddy glad you loved it thanks for sharing!

[@Robert50777]

I have bought a couple of similar versions in the past year. This one has a nice large battery and you can add battery capacity. In any event, don’t leave your 2-stage manual pump at home since you may need it if the inflator doesn’t want to work that day!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you Robert!

[@svbluehighway]

Today I hand pumped up my new North Nova 7 for it’s second session. This is on the back deck of a pitching runabout anchored just offshore. The darn valve didn’t seat properly had to totally deflate and start from scratch. Remembered my 12 volt pump for the inflatable dinghy which I’ll be using next session for sure. Wing a ding, ding we gooooooo… Cheers!

[@murraybruce3802]

It’s working! Thanks for the tip about zip tying the manual hose to the inflation outlet. I heated the hose in boiling water so it is easy to twist on to the outlet. A zip tie didn’t work but an 83 cent stainless steel hose clamp compression band did. Thanks!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you buddy for sharing your info! You rock!

[@MrTlebl13]

You guys are rad. I’ve been telling my friend it’s time for this… I’m always switching between the wing and kite during each session depending on the wind . This gives me the opportunity to spend more time on the water !

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you friend!

[@simonm7776]

Love the motivation stuff. Challenge yourself. Like it!

[@svensshed1564]

I had mine delivered today and I will be using it over Christmas

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Enjoy friend! Merry Christmas!

[@MichaGero]

I’ve been using another model for years because my back hates pumping, pumping is just not good for my back, period. The one I’m using has years of service, hope this one is as durable.

[@rolandjacques649]

The best thing about this type of pumps is the guage is spot on Accurate. The analog gauges that come with hand pumps are mostly wildly inaccurate. Making the adapter work is the only trick. I have a different brand but wouldn't be without it.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

It sure is!

[@pheelers1831]

I use a pump for camping air mattress its probably like 15$ but it needs a 9v lighter to plug into.

[@fastforward720]

tbh it's quite tempting to get one of those, but I do appreciate the warmup. Especially when it's chilly I can be sure to be warm and up running on working temperature after pumping up the wing. Different story for SUP. Hate inflating them.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

We felt the same but so easy to use this its awesome! They both work really and goal is to just have water time. Have a great week!

[@robtangent4664]

Hi Damien, the way you connect a Cabrinha brand hose to the pump, it would only allow you to inflate Cabrinha wings. However, if you make use of their existing hose, make an "adopter" with screw threads on one end (similar to their existing five attachments) and an universal kite pump connection on the other end, then anyone can attach their own brands of pump adopters or brands of pump hoses to it. Perhaps, the "Cabrinha attachment" you mentioned in the video meant for the same thing??

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Rob, They are working on some kite, wing adapters. Spring I believe they could be ready, but until then this was the option we had. Sorry for any inconvenience.

[@SonnySwords]

I ordered it yesterday and I got it today. I hope they make the Cabrinha attachment soon.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Its coming brother! Hope all is well friend...

[@eleonorahackman2326]

I have all Cabrinha swithblade kites, will this work as it comes now with attachments? Also Can you it while plugged into the outlet to be charged? Can you charge it from the outlet or only in a car?

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

The new pump that comes with the right adapter is the one we sell at our shop: wingfoilprocenter.com/products/airbank-puffer-pro-rechargeable-pump?_pos=1&_psq=air&_ss=e&_v=1.0 You can plug it to an outlet and it takes about 2h to charge fully.

[@whaleshark2]

How exactly did you attach the cut hose to the pump before tightening it with a zip tie? In the absence of the adapter for Cabrina and BRM I wanted to do the cut hose work around but the hose appears too small to fit into the pump.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Peter, Sorry for the delay... We twist it on and get it over the pump adaptor. Hard to know if your hose is too small. It may be but usually it's a really a tight fit. We cut the hose right at the end of the hand pump and slid it on to the electric pump connection by twisting then zip tied it. You also can ask them if the can send all the attachments from the puffer pro as they now make the attachments after the video we did but comes with the puffer Pro. www.airbankpump.com/products/airbank-puffer-pro-rechargeable-pump I hope this helps. Sorry for any inconvenience.

[@JProctorJrFL]

Hi, I got one of these, and Iike it. However they dont have an adaptor for Armstrong wings. Do you know how to adapt it for this. I just connected by jamming together my amstrong pump hose with the pointed adaptor. But I have to hold it together. Any other ideas?

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Jim, see at 04:26 we show how we attached our Cabrinha hose directly to the pump, you can use zip ties or hose clamps, no need to hold anything, works perfectly!

[@daversj]

Guys did you really make a whole video on show us the pump in action working? 😂

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Yep! :)

[@karima8896]

Always appreciate your content and life messages guys. Thanks. Thoughts regarding sand and debris getting into the intake valve or other motorized parts of the pump? Didn’t notice any debris/sand cover on the openings. Thx.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Yea I would be couscous with this and great point! We are just aware of it and are pro active in how we set it up too pump. Works great when it sits on the inside of the leading edge away from all elements.

[@alannielsen655]

I start the pump.. and put on the wetsuit... ready about the same time.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Right perfection!

[@danielkomar6095]

I think its a bit expensive for this price point... maybe if they have a Christmas sale for $120 ill get it xD...

[@Baptiste_L]

I know I'm off topic, but Damien and Gwenn, you need to bring Lorenzo Casati on your podcast !!!!! He is such a nice guy and an awesome rider ! And ask him to speak about the new Nitro kite ! Keep going with your great work !

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Might be next week! :)

[@Baptiste_L]

@@DamienLeroyKZbin Great !!! It is a wonderful news to have Lorenzo and his brother in your rider's team. I can't wait to listen to your podcast.

[@AKJammer1]

Product update after a couple weeks. Used for Kites. Pump works great. I can get 6 or 7 sessions in before having to recharge. Some issues with it. It sits very low to the ground so sand intake can be a problem. We put a small air filter on it that you can get from amazon for $10 and that takes care of it. Search for "YXQ 25mm 1" Air Filter". I'd put the link, but last time I added a link my comment disappeared. Damo was right about the hose. Initially I just used an adapter for the Boston connection, but the hose that comes with the pump is just too small for that. You need to get an old (or new) hose and just zip tie it to it. Simple fix. The final thing about it is the opening in the bottom. There is a 12v power cord there that is only used to power the pump, not charge it (plugs into a car cigarette port). It sits in a little cubby underneath. Salt and sand get in there very easily and will soon corrode that 12v piece. I don't ever plan on using that since I'm using it down at the beach, but I didn't want to just cut it off, so I covered the hole with duct tape. I lied, it wasn't the final thing, but this is. The pump is very light as the guys said, really not much more than a regular hand pump. What that means though is that it's not heavy enough to hold down your kite in any kind of moderate wind. I attached a leash to it to hook to the kite, but it's so light that you still need to either put something on the pump, hook it to something else, or sit there and monitor it. I don't mind keeping an eye on things, so I sit and monitor, but keep that in consideration. Even with all the above, I'm still happy to have gotten it.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you Jim for sharing! You rock....

[@scp8412]

Great review! Thanks for the tips on the filter and holding it down.

[@murraybruce3802]

Hey Jim. Great tip about the air filter. Much thanks!

[@michaln6035]

Is there anything I can do to pump Cabrinha wings with it if I dont have an existing Cabrinha pump/hose?

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

No you have to get the adaptor for it to work. They will be coming out this spring with the adaptor for the kite and wings.

[@ozoebisch]

Hi Damien,I just bought the pump to inflate my Duotone foilwing and none of the addapters fit, do you know if there is one that I can get that willnfit?

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Oliver, see at 04:26 we show how we attached our Cabrinha hose directly to the pump, you can do the same with your duotone hose, use zip ties or hose clamps, works perfectly!

[@ozoebisch]

@@DamienLeroyKZbin Great! Thank you so much for the info!

[@lindz151074]

I use a leaf blower 😊

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

The nice thing about this pump is you can set the pressure very accurately (0.5 psi increment) and it will stop on its own when it reaches the desired pressure. So you can set it, leave it while you go get ready (foil, wetsuit, etc...) come back and it's ready!

[@StefanWelker]

Does it inflate an inflatable wing board too ? like 19 or 20 psi ?

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Yes, we inflate our Cabrinha Macro Air wing board with this pump. Anything up to 20 psi is good to go!

[@mspring6387]

i purchased this same pump before i had seen your video and the first time I used it on my F-One 7M strike, I set it for 6 PSI to be safe to not approach or exceed the recommended 8. At around 1.6 PSI I quickly removed the hose connection as i felt the digital gauge was inaccurate as the wing felt already fully inflated. I had no way to tell how correct or incorrect the PSI gauge was but there was no way i was going to destroy and blow up a brand new $1.2K wing. Can someone provide their experiences with setting this pump and walking away and relying on the PSI settings to stop the pump when it should? I've been using standard manual pump for now until i am comfortable with this model.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

You really should be fine friend! Most hand pumps with gauges are very off the actual PSI. The wings and kites can handle a lot of pressure! Build your trust and confidence your way, but you should be fine. You can always under inflate to say 2 psi and if you are good with that and your wing flys fine for you. Then that is your stopping point moving forward with the electric point. Have a great week!

[@mspring6387]

@@DamienLeroyKZbin Thanks for speedy reply. I will do as you suggested and set it to 2psi to be totally safe and monitor it as it inflates. So strange that the kite was rock hard (no jokes here please) at around 1.6 on their digital readout when the wing is rated to be proper at 8 psi.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

@@mspring6387 Happy to help! Keep us posted so we can relay any info onto TOPPUMP. Thank you. You may just be nervous to put so much pressure into the wing! :) Have a great day!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

@m Spring Also, make sure the pump is set in PSI and not bar, sounds like it may have been in bar. I set mine to 8-9 psi all the time and never had an issue, but if you set it to 6 bar then that is way above the recommended pressure for wings and kites.

[@TerryMcdowell-qk8sw]

Have they offered the cabrinha attachment yet?

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Not yet from our understanding friend.

[@apricotscrub]

FYI - I have one, this is a rebadged amazon china pump, which works well, but big deal breaker is that this does not have a duotone wing nozzle, it'll work for f-one though. also it will not connect to every tube like they show, i have a WMFG pump and the tube will not connect.

[@scp8412]

Yeah, Same issue, I found a SUP to cabrinha adaptor on amazon. Or you can find lots of 3d printable ones.

[@robtangent4664]

I just have this problem solved today. Got a Duotone pump's hose/adopters set from my local kite shop for $8.95. Remove the "pump side adopter" by dipping it into boiling water for 15 seconds to soften the glue and then pull it out. Slip the hose over one of the two Topump SUP adopters and then screw the adopter to the Topump hose "per design". I was able to pump up my 2.5 m Slick to 9.5 psi with ease. Zip tie or glue the connection if you want to make it more secured. I found the Topump hose very short and rigid; the extension worked much better.

[@rolandjacques649]

Anybody know a good way to get the right fittings yet?

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Use your old hose with the proper fitting for you wing, kite, and zip tie it on. They say the fittings will be coming in March.

[@2525yoshiharu]

Too big. Is it a vacuum cleaner?

[@lylejohnson4882]

Note this pump does NOT work with kites or wings, they do not have the correct adapters to connect to any modern wing/kite. Also, they created their own tube connectors so you cannot use any of the usual kite/wing adapters nor connect a regular pump tube to it. Hopefully they will create one but for now do not buy this if you want it for kites or wings. Wait for the correct adapters.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Lyle, All we did was pull off our current adapters. Our previous pump we where using when wing/kite was purchased, so we could use the electric pump with the correct connections for wing or kite. They are in the works to make the wing, kite connections by spring with the electric pump. FYI.. Sorry for any inconvenience.

[@bromir2604]

TWO IRRITATING GUYS Copying the AVRO pump from 2020 and calling it a "Game Changer" in 2023 😂

[@Nilz4FR]

Douche-Bags: Pump up the kites electric and then warm up 20min at the beach - lol - pumping is meditation, warm up and material check!

[@dalepellerin]

Yes, I’m one of those douchebags, you see, between my multitudes of kite boards, foil boards, my minicat catamaran and my Takacat, often taken out within a few hours at the beautiful alpine lake I live on, it would take approximately 2 to 3 hours just to pump my crafts up not counting deflation. Sure, if you’re taking 1 SUP out, that’s one thing but with my situation, it’s very different. Plus, I travel with my watercraft around the world so a device like this is a game changer when you fly to Lake Como with 3 to 5 watercraft.

[@robertrecco710]

Is this pump sand Proof and durable I have one but if one speck of sand gets in it it’s done and mine is big and heavy this looks light and compact but just tell me if it’s somewhat sand proof and durable

[@dalepellerin]

Considerably cheaper than other options I’ve researched