The Fly High Quick Release system uses two fittings that when locked together create a proven water tight connection. The gray male fitting is manufactured by Fly High and will thread directly into any Fly High Pro X Series Ballast bag. The black female fitting is manufactured by Flow-Rite and locks onto the flange of [...]
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Fly High Quick Connect Fitting System Explained
Posted by Spencer on Oct, 01 2010How-To: Remove Fittings Cemented Into Fly High Ballast Bags
Posted by Jason on Aug, 09 2010
Once the fitting has been removed both it and the port on the bag are undamaged and ready for reuse.
We sell a lot of Fly High wakeboard ballast bags, and many times customers are using them to replace smaller capacity sacs that came in their boat from the factory. Most customers want to reuse those factory bags elsewhere in the boat with a Tsunami wakeboard ballast pump}, but unfortunately the fittings used on those factory bags are typically cemented in place when they are made, which makes it much more difficult to replace them with the Quick Twist Adapter for use with the Tsunami pump. Although it is possible to remove fittings after they have been cemented in place the process is not something most of our customers want to deal with.
Read on for step-by-step instructions on removing fittings that have been cemented into Fly High wakeboard ballast bags.
Fly High Introduces Two New Wakeboard Ballast Fittings
Posted by Jason on Nov, 29 2009Fly High has introduced two new fittings for the upcoming wakeboard season that will expand there industry leading offering, and will ensure their Pro X Series wakeboard ballast bags continue to be the most versatile products on the market for weighting wakeboard boats.
In an effort to make using their wakeboard ballast products even easier, Fly High has introduced two new fittings that expand the functionality and convenience of their Pro X Series Fat Sacs ballast products.
Fly High 1″ Flow Rite Quick Release 1″ Hose Barb W748 Fitting
Perfect for making quick release connections using 1″ hose, the W748 fitting makes it easy to install a ballast bag that can be removed and allow the rest of the ballast system to still work.
Fly High Air Release Ballast Bag Plug W749 Fitting
The Air Release bag plug is designed to answer the ever present question of how to vent a ballast bag while filling it using a simple and efficient solution. Rather than a complicated valving system, the Air Release wakeboard ballast bag plug features no moving parts, and is as functional as it is simple.
To alleviate access pressure while filling, and to vent air trapped in the ballast bag to maximize capacity, simply loosen the Air Release Wally Plug slightly to activate the vent channels built into the site side of the fitting. Air will be released from the bag in a controlled manor until minimal air remains. Then simply tighten the plug again and you’re ready to go with a leak-proof seal and the most water you can possibly get into the bag.
If you have questions about the W748 or W749 wakeboard ballast fittings from Fly High, or any other wakeboard ballast fittings, feel free to give a wakeboard ballast expert a call toll-free at (888) 338-6085, or send us an email.
HOW TO: Reversible Pump Automated Ballast System Design
Posted by Jason on Aug, 04 2009
This seems to be a popular topic lately, both on the forums, and for our ballast experts on the phone, so we figured it would be beneficial to write a full guide on how to design a ballast system around a reversible impeller style ballast pump. As usual, there are multiple ways to accomplish the same goals, so this shouldn’t be taken as the definitive guide on ballast system installations, but rather a recommendation on how to install a fully functional system that operates correctly based on our years of experience. Feel free to deviate from these plans where you see fit, or contact us if you any questions.
With that out of the way, let’s move on to the good stuff!
HOW TO: Fill Launch Pad Link Bags With Fly High’s Tsunami Pump
Posted by Jason on Jul, 16 2009Now that we offer Launch Pad’s line of wakeboard ballast products we’ve had a number of customers ask us how they can use their existing (or new) Fly High Pro X Series Tsunami Ballast Pump to fill Launch Pad LINK equipped bags. The good news is that thanks to a number of new fittings Launch Pad has introduced, it’s now possible, and fairly easy to use Fly High’s Pump.
To build the required adapter you will need to parts:
Together, those two adapters make it possible to connect Fly High’s Tsunami ballast pump to Launch Pad’s Link equipped ballast bags.
Introducing Launch Pad Ballast Bags and Ballast Fittings
Posted by Jason on Jul, 08 2009
We’re proud to announce the availability of Launch Pad’s line of Ballast Bags and Ballast Fittings. We have had a lot of customers requesting Straight Line’s new ballast products, and with the addition of their LINK adapter fittings which make it possible to integrate sacs into almost any system, the versatile Launch Pad products are sure to be popular.
Launch Pad’s new line of adapters allows their LINK equipped ballast bags to be used in many new applications. From integrated ballast systems, to factory add-ons, the 3/4″ threaded adapter and 1.1″ hose barb adapter allow for a multitude of different system configurations.
Contact us if you have any questions about how to use Launch Pad’s new ballast bags and ballast fittings in your boat.
We’re Ready For Spring, Are You?
Posted by Jason on Apr, 27 2009
Gear Up For Summer, Warm Weather and Flat Water Will Be Here Soon!
The weather is warming up, and that means it’s time to start thinking about getting the boat out again and enjoying time on the water with family and friends. If you’ve been contemplating adding ballast to your wakeboard boat for the last couple of seasons, it’s time to revisit those plans so you can be ready to hit the water.
We’re getting ready for longer days by making sure we have all of our products in stock and ready to ship out to you, so send an email or give us a call at (888) 338-6085 to get your wakeboard ballast questions answered.
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