What type of valves do the Firefly™ and Lagoon™ kayaks use?
The main chamber uses the new Advanced Elements Spring™ Valve. This new valve has the function and durability of other military type valves and is compatible with most standard pumps. The Advanced Elements™ Spring Valve has a spring loaded plunger for easy inflation and deflation settings. (Push in and twist 90 degrees to activate the spring-loaded check valve for inflating, or push-in and twist to lock open for deflating). You will notice the stem of the valve move outward, or lock inward. When inflating the stem should be in the outward position (or valve closed position).Inflate the first chamber until it starts to fill out. Then close that valve, and proceed to the second gray valve. Inflate the second valve until the tube body fills out and feels firm. The other chambers are the Twistlok™ valves. Twist open to inflate then simply hold the pump hose on the end of the orange nozzle and pump. When the chamber is full twist closed.
