06-25-2011, 04:42 PM
[cool][#0000ff]The air bladder is most likely urethane. The earlier valves were Halkey Roberts...about the same as summit. Use the same adaptor tool. Quality was probably better than today's "offshore" made models. I know the cover materials seem to have gone downhill since my first model. Modern models also have fewer D rings. And FORGET the newest apron designs. Worthless.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There is at least one fellow BFTer on the forum who still has one of those...from many years ago...and says it is holding up fine.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]One consideration is how has the tube been stored over the years...inside? partially inflated? temperature control? etc. That can make a difference in how well it holds up.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Don't know what kind of deal you are working out but if the price is right...for you...the tube should have some good years left in it.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There is at least one fellow BFTer on the forum who still has one of those...from many years ago...and says it is holding up fine.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]One consideration is how has the tube been stored over the years...inside? partially inflated? temperature control? etc. That can make a difference in how well it holds up.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Don't know what kind of deal you are working out but if the price is right...for you...the tube should have some good years left in it.[/#0000ff]
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