No. The NIXY Ventus electric pump does not need the Battery Power Pack to work. The pump inflates your board from a 12-volt power source like a car outlet, so the Power Pack is an optional add-on for the days you paddle somewhere with no car or outlet within reach.
The Ventus is designed to plug into a standard 12-volt outlet, the same one that powers accessories in most cars. Park near the launch, plug in, and the pump brings your board up to pressure while you get the rest of your gear ready. For the majority of paddlers who drive to the water and launch close to where they park, that is all you ever need.
The Battery Power Pack solves a narrower problem: power when there is no outlet. It is a rechargeable battery that runs the Ventus on its own, so you can inflate at a walk-in beach, a backcountry lake, a boat deck, or any launch that sits a long way from your car. Charge it at home, toss it in the pack, and your pump goes cordless.
So the question is really about where you paddle. If you always launch within a cord's reach of your car, you can skip it. If you regularly carry your board to spots the car cannot follow, the Power Pack is what keeps the Ventus useful out there.
Add the NIXY Battery Power Pack ($69) if you paddle away from your car, so your Ventus pump works anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Does the NIXY Ventus pump come with a battery? No. The Ventus runs from a 12-volt power source such as a car outlet, which covers most launches. The Battery Power Pack is sold separately for cordless use.
How do you power the Ventus without the Power Pack? Plug it into a 12-volt outlet, like the accessory outlet in a car. Park near the launch and the pump inflates your board straight from the vehicle.
Is the Battery Power Pack worth it? It is worth it if you launch at spots far from parking, paddle from a boat, or hike your board in. If you always launch close to your car, you can skip it and use the car outlet.
0 comments