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-Scott- wrote:Personally, if I was stuck on the beach on an incoming tide, I'd screw the Stauns on, back them off two turns each, then get back to the shovel - why fark around with ARB or Ferret?
Personally i think, its people that dont let their tyres down BEFORE going onto a beach which pose a danger to themselves and often near drown trying to salvage things from their inundated vehicle.
Preparation is the key.
-Scott- wrote:Personally, if I was stuck on the beach on an incoming tide, I'd screw the Stauns on, back them off two turns each, then get back to the shovel - why fark around with ARB or Ferret?
Personally i think, its people that dont let their tyres down BEFORE going onto a beach which pose a danger to themselves and often near drown trying to salvage things from their inundated vehicle.
Preparation is the key.
Yes. Which is why I'd have to back off the adjustment two turns each - because my tyres would already be at the pressure they're set to.
Although, two turns is probably WAY too much - they would probably only need something like a quarter turn, but I'm hoping I never need to find out.
My vote is for the Ferret . My missus got me one to try out it was $25 and its great. Mates have staun's and they are still messing around with the tires when i have been around the lux and done all four tires.
i won a set of brand new stauns and a few others won a ferret each , no one would swap me their ferret ( 25 bucks ) for my brand new stauns ( 70 odd bucks ) cash worth wise i was a winner , functionaly and ease of use then i lost out , i cant blame them for not wanting to swap tho
-Scott- wrote:Personally, if I was stuck on the beach on an incoming tide, I'd screw the Stauns on, back them off two turns each, then get back to the shovel - why fark around with ARB or Ferret?
I'd use a TJM twig for a couple of PSI - not worth screwing on any of them ...
mrw82 wrote:you HAVE to know what pressures your running before you start.
doesnt everybody do this before letting air out??
exactly my point, you need to know your pressure before you know how much to let out. thus using a ferret you would have to use a separate gauge first, then deflate, then use gauge again to check pressures.
more hassle then it's worth when you can buy a product that works the same way but has a gauge built in.
mrw82 wrote:
exactly my point, you need to know your pressure before you know how much to let out. thus using a ferret you would have to use a separate gauge first, then deflate, then use gauge again to check pressures.
more hassle then it's worth when you can buy a product that works the same way but has a gauge built in.
I used to check pressures after using ferret but found it was a waste of time as pressures were spot or a worste half a psi out. Ferret is way less hassle and heaps faster than ARB deflator. Have you used both?
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mrw82 wrote:you HAVE to know what pressures your running before you start.
doesnt everybody do this before letting air out??
exactly my point, you need to know your pressure before you know how much to let out. thus using a ferret you would have to use a separate gauge first, then deflate, then use gauge again to check pressures.
more hassle then it's worth when you can buy a product that works the same way but has a gauge built in.
Yes mrw82, Its' not a bad idea to check pressures before deflating, and if you learn to use the thing properly as many thousands have done, you won't need to check them after. A couple of goes and you'd be an expert. It comes with simple instructions by the way
I've got 2 ferrets both get thrown in my ash tray, get kick around and they still deflate at a pound a second.
My dad bought 2 stainless steal deflators off him when he first started still got the receipt with the date and price on it and they still deflate at a pound a second and they have been around Australia twice.
and this matter about using a gauge, once you use them once or twice you get to know how flat your tyre is buy the shape. I've stopped counting with mine, i just look at the shape of the tyre and say thats around 15psi, put the gauge on it and its close enough. it could be 18 so i use the loop where you stick the ferret on your key ring and stick that on the valve for a second or two and its down to the pressure i want.
mrw82
have you tried a ferret. if not i'll be happy to send mine over to you to borrow it so you can have a look in person how it works
mrw82 wrote:you HAVE to know what pressures your running before you start.
doesnt everybody do this before letting air out??
exactly my point, you need to know your pressure before you know how much to let out. thus using a ferret you would have to use a separate gauge first, then deflate, then use gauge again to check pressures.
more hassle then it's worth when you can buy a product that works the same way but has a gauge built in.
Um, Dunno about "built in", on 2 foot of hose do you mean? and works in a" similar " way
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crankycruiser wrote:the best place for a set of stauns is in the bin.. .thats where mine ended up..
I have a ARB deflator.. not a bad bit of gear, but as has been said the guage hanging off it is a bit of a pita sometimes.. but i deal with it!
i agree about the stauns and the arb thats why i use a ferret easy accurate and reliable and fits on the key ring i have 2 one on the keys and one in the car i love em best $50 ive ever spent and madriver is right once used a couple of times you dont really evan need to count as you should be able to roughtly tell what there at.
cheers
Roddo