The two main materials used for building inflatables are PVC and hypalon, but there is also PU (polyurethane). If you know the make of your inflatable, that can be a really good clue as to the material it's made from,...
There are 2 different yellow hypalon colours that we stock at RIBstore: Colorado Yellow and Sunflower Yellow. Thankfully they are quite distinguishable from each other - Colorado Yellow is a more traditional yellow, where as Sunflower Yellow has an orangey tinge. ...
Sometimes a pair of pliers will work just fine…. But when it doesn’t you will kick yourself for not using the right tool. Halkey Robert type valves typically have 6 or 8 sections and splines (although some only have two)....
This is a really easy question to answer...Yes! We sell lots of our own brand tube cleaning product, which can be used on PVC, hypalon and PU RIB / SIB tubes. And we have lots of customers buying this product again...
Admittedly, we've not specifically been asked about trailers this week, but I've already had numerous "thankyou" replies to our seasonal trailer and towing reminder email which I sent out today... I've sent this checklist out at the end of the...
There are two ways to measure the glue, or part A, which comes in the tin. The first is to measure it in volume (ml) in a jug or similar type item which has ml measurements on it. The second...
Very! There's not much point in trying to find leaks in your inflatable, whether it's a RIB, SIB, kayak, paddleboard, hot tub or something else, with water that has so little soap in it you would contemplate watering the garden...
The sandpaper pieces and also the die-grinder sanding bands we sell are both 80 grit. When professionals are using angle grinders they may use 36 grit, or even 24! The latter is definitely a bit course if hand sanding I...
There are some really simply tests to check whether your valves are leaking or not and all you need is a soapy solution and a brush. Inflate your tubes / inflatable as normal. To check whether the valve is adequately...
