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Gold Hills Posse 4×4 Club · Folsom, CA

Emergency valve stems

  1. kris_olof Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
    #124 Aug 2016, 9:50 AM

    Not really a fan of crowdfunding but this one seems legit enough I bought a couple.

    https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/colby-valve-emergency-tire-valve-system/x/10345991#/

    Not a permanent fix but plenty to get to pavement and way easier than un-seating the bead on the trail.  This is such a simple solution Im surprised it isn't part of a standard trail repair kit.  Does something like this already exist and I just not know about it?

  2. scoped Subscriber
    #224 Aug 2016, 2:20 PM

    Pretty snazzy - being someone who has lost multiple tires from simple valve stems (possibly part of the reason why most our club runs don't allow metal valve stems : \)  I think this may be worth something as opposed to a 30 min vehicle up, tire off, break the bead, reset the bead repair. I'll probably order up a 2 pack as well.

    I do wonder if the rubber will semi rest and possibly be reusable a few times if not left on for days

  3. Josh Subscriber
    #324 Aug 2016, 4:00 PM

    Very cool Kris. Thanks for sharing. Great part for the spare kit.

    Semper Fi
  4. Guy and Lynda Member Joined: May 2015
    #425 Aug 2016, 12:27 AM

    These are very interesting & can be useful. I too order a couple to try. Thanks Chris...

  5. davesjk Subscriber
    #525 Aug 2016, 1:10 AM

    thats a cool product Kris.  I wonder how much longer before they're available.  i've never spent money on a start up before, still a weird concept to me

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  6. Gilbert & Betty Member Joined: September 2014
    #625 Aug 2016, 3:42 AM

    looks like a very cool product I'm going to get a set to keep in the jeep.  Thanks for tip Kris

  7. kris_olof started this Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
    #725 Aug 2016, 6:17 AM
    davesjk said thats a cool product Kris.  I wonder how much longer before they're available.  i've never spent money on a start up before, still a weird concept to me  

    This is one of the more legit crowd funding's I have seen.  The design make sense, they seem to have a working prototype, and if it doesn't raise the target goal you get a refund.  So unless the kid blows the investment money on himself (which happens occasionally with these types of crowdfunding campaigns) it is a pretty safe bet you will have the product by the end of the year.  If the product works then expect to see them on shelves locally in a year or so.

  8. richfroh Subscriber
    #825 Aug 2016, 6:47 PM

    Great idea. I ordered a couple too.

  9. davesjk Subscriber
    #925 Aug 2016, 8:20 PM
    kris_olof said

    This is one of the more legit crowd funding's I have seen.  The design make sense, they seem to have a working prototype, and if it doesn't raise the target goal you get a refund.  So unless the kid blows the investment money on himself (which happens occasionally with these types of crowdfunding campaigns) it is a pretty safe bet you will have the product by the end of the year.  If the product works then expect to see them on shelves locally in a year or so.  

    thanks Kris, seems like its worth giving it a shot.  pretty low investment risk for a cool product.  I think I might start a crowdfunding campaign.  I have this great dessert recipe i'm working on inspired by Greg "fun stuff" Bakken.  i'm calling it "the bread is in the pudding" pudding. 👍

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  10. buckallred Member Joined: October 2016
    #1026 Aug 2016, 3:27 AM

    In for 2! Thanks for posting!

    Buck & Katie
  11. kris_olof started this Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
    #116 Dec 2016, 7:11 AM

    Mine arrived in-line with the shipping date estimated when I ordered.  They look and feel legit.  Now to toss them in my tool bag and hope I never need to use them.

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