Balloon (fire hose) Press Construction

[karsten]

i also would like to know what valves you use. do you have a detailed picture? the problem is, i need european standard, it might be different from the one you have in us.
And do you think a hose with about 9 cm when it is flat is enough? I don't think so. Thats only 3.6 inches! I have 10 meters, so I could put three into the press, but I would not have the height I need.
In Germany I can only find the so called "C"-hoses at ebay. is your hose an "A"-hose?

thank you!

karsten

[melvs]

for the valves, look at the 'bladder construction' thread, they talk about them in there.

as for the hose, 9 cm flat is not enough at all, unless you want skis that are like.... 50-60 mm thick (rough guess).