I installed a schnozzel in the inflation bag that came with my latest V# kit. The idea was suggested by Lyn. It originates from Exped Schnozzel Pump, makers of sleeping air mattresses.
I find the corner installation to be fast and simple. I used 210D fabric for the schnozzel so it wouldn’t twist and shut off during inflation.
To dashion the schnozzel seal a 210F tube on a taper. Glue it onto the tubing, then invert it and gule it again with heavy thread of, in my case, fishing line, and more glue. The fishing line “Frap” holds the fabric onto the tubing under the pressure of inflation. The glue just provides a seal.
Up close.
I’m using clear 5/8″ IC x 7/8/” OD silicone tubing. It is slick and glue will not hold well, but the braided fishing line (Dyneema) holds great.
Stiffness of the 210D fabric prevents it from twisting closed as you inflate your raft.
Great idea, thanks Lyn!
Bruce
Folk School Fairbanks.org