> Does anyone have a recomendation and or source for foot pumps suitable for
> mounting in a kayak? How about any thoughts on mounting a foot pump in a
> skin on frame boat without bulk heads? Still leaving access to the front
> of the boat.

> Paul In anticipation of building a kayak, I bought a WHALE pump a few months ago. I think it was a mistake as it is pretty bulky.

I've also seen reference to CHIMP foot pumps but have not seen one.

The most interesting foot pump I've seen so far, I just saw a little while ago. The LENDAL is small, simple, and looks bulletproof. It looks like it consists of a 12 inch long cylinder of thick walled rubber at 1 inch diam., has a one way valve at each end (with inlet and outlet tubes). You just mash the side of the cylinder with whatever foot (or?) is handy and out comes the chuck!

Anyway, I'll be looking with interest at whatever else comes up.

Mike

P.S. just think of all the other possibilities with this approach. i.e. what about a rubber seat that you just squirm on to pump out.

With the right person it could get positively laviscious!