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Subject Topic: Deflating a Karsten Post Reply Post New Topic
05/12/2007 at 3:37pm
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Any of you Karsten tenters find it tricky getting the last of the air out of your tent? No rocket science here, I simply reversed the valve in an old bike pump so that it sucks the air out. You will also need to remove the ball bearing from the little hose thing that connects the valve to the pump. It works on a bike inner-tube so I guess it'll work on the tent too.

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05/12/2007 at 8:04pm
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When I can afford a Karsten inflatable then I'll definitely take your tip on board



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05/12/2007 at 11:45pm
 Location: East Essex
 Outfit: De Waard Albatros
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Surely if you can afford a Karsten you can afford an electric pump rather than a bike pump ???

martin

ps, ever drink in the priory arms up landsdown way ?



06/12/2007 at 8:44am
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Surely if you can afford a Karsten you can afford an electric pump rather than a bike pump ???

martin

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06/12/2007 at 1:34pm
 Location: London
 Outfit: Karsten 350
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I've got to be careful how I phrase this. My electric pump for inflating the tent doesn't suck. Deflating is easy, most of the air comes out once the valve is taken out. But there is always a little left. The bike pump just sucks the last of the air out of the tubes so it's easier for Jeeves to pack up.

You guys bang on about the price of Karsten's but I only intend to buy one. Saw some folks in France last year who had used theirs every year for 15 years, and it still seemed in good nick. Cheaper tents don't last as long and they tend to get broken by our summer weather.

And yes the Priory is one of the best pubs round my way, they keep proper beer properly. How do you know it Martin, Darts?

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06/12/2007 at 7:03pm
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hi sory to hi jack thread, but have looked at the Kasten tents and they alook great, can you give me an idea about how you have found it _ and what sort you have?

My second qustion os a long shot. You don't know anoy one in UK who sells second hand, or a dutch site that will post to UK. The Karsten site won't send to England _ as they want you to see them first. thansks


06/12/2007 at 8:00pm
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06/12/2007 at 8:45pm
 Location: East Essex
 Outfit: De Waard Albatros
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Quote: Originally posted by pauljacey on 06/12/2007


You guys bang on about the price of Karsten's but I only intend to buy one. Saw some folks in France last year who had used theirs every year for 15 years, and it still seemed in good nick. Cheaper tents don't last as long and they tend to get broken by our summer weather.

And yes the Priory is one of the best pubs round my way, they keep proper beer properly. How do you know it Martin, Darts?

We did the same for the same reasons but opted for a De Waard instead purely because we liked the shape.

The Priory was like my front room for nearly 12 years until we opted to move out to the country 7 years ago. Best pub in London if not the whole country for its beers (or used to be...it's been a while). I never played a game of darts the whole time. I was one of the barflys.

martin

 



06/12/2007 at 9:04pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Oscker on 06/12/2007


hi sory to hi jack thread, but have looked at the Kasten tents and they alook great, can you give me an idea about how you have found it _ and what sort you have?

My second qustion os a long shot. You don't know anoy one in UK who sells second hand, or a dutch site that will post to UK. The Karsten site won't send to England _ as they want you to see them first. thansks

Try www.marktplaats.nl , search (zoek) "Karsten", find one you like - there's currently around 42 priced  for sale (the rest are asking for bids) ranging in price from around 500 - 2999 euros - and e-mail the seller and ask if they'd be prepared to send it to England - what have you got to lose ? They can only say no. This is how I got my De Waard though I did end up going to holland to pick it up as it was quicker and cheaper for me to do it that way.

martin



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many thanks - haven't found anyone willing to send to uK. did you look into postage - was it very expensive? the de waard tents also look great. i wonder why they don't sell in the uk.


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sorry meant to say I looking on that site (the joys of google)!


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07/12/2007 at 6:54pm
 Location: Shropshire North Wales borders
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Mention of Karsten tents always reminds me of The Igloo which we had when I was young, as the most junior member of the family it was my job to roll on it to get all the air out.

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10/12/2007 at 1:57pm
 Location: London
 Outfit: Karsten 350
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thats just what I get my kids to do, but no more with my handy gadget.

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21/1/2010 at 1:09pm
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Will they take an Outwell in part ex and could I get one on interest free credit...for the rest of my life


21/1/2010 at 4:10pm
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Inflating a Karsten with a bike pump? Buy a proper pump and save yourself aching arms :)

Angie




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