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  • Jkloon
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2013
    • 357

    Custom Dragon!

    So, I have revised the design for my custom dragon. I intend to have it produced this summer or fall. Please let me know if there is interest! Also, any feedback or suggestions are appreciated.

    Everything on this dragon will inflate, even the wings. The wings will be similar to pool rafts in the way they chamber. The dotted lines on the back view represent additional seams; I intend to have an extra piece of vinyl there so the top and bottom are flat-ish.

    Hopefully the grey part will be metallic

    Dragon.jpg

    Dragon- Back.jpg
  • lilolover82
    Senior Member
    • Mar 2014
    • 196

    #2
    Re: Custom Dragon!

    How do you plan to prevent seam leaks? The more seams the higher the chance of getting a hole in one of the seams that will be extremely difficult to patch. Second what would the estimated cost of one?, and lastly what size would they be?
    Washington State, United States

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    • lilolover82
      Senior Member
      • Mar 2014
      • 196

      #3
      Re: Custom Dragon!

      Oh sorry. Also where would you place the valves, what size valves, pinch valves or quick release? Also how would we order one if we want one?
      Washington State, United States

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      • Jkloon
        Senior Member
        • Aug 2013
        • 357

        #4
        Re: Custom Dragon!

        All seams will be lapped. Additionally, the company that will be making them specializes in inflatables made for durable riding. Should be able to ride it standing up with no supports. Also, because of the extra seams there will be less pressure around the curves than if it were a single seam. Size is approximately 7 feet tall and 11 feet long. The valves are represented by the little white circles, I'll have to discuss with the company what type.

        Based on similar designs, I'm guessing cost will be around $600-$650 each. I'm waiting on a quote from the manufacturer. Once I get that I will be putting online order forms out on various websites, including this one!

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        • Jkloon
          Senior Member
          • Aug 2013
          • 357

          #5
          Re: Custom Dragon!

          Also, I should have mentioned, The line with alternating hash lengths (_ __ _ _ __ _ _ __) just represents the crest of the back, not a seam.

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          • new2inflate
            Junior Member
            • May 2016
            • 17

            #6
            Re: Custom Dragon!

            I'm new here so I can't view the links yet, but I was wondering if the design has it ride-able while upright like the cloud/fire dragon design?

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            • Jkloon
              Senior Member
              • Aug 2013
              • 357

              #7
              Re: Custom Dragon!

              That's the intention

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              • Bubble Boy :-P

                #8
                Re: Custom Dragon!

                I think i want one JK! I'm totally gonna start saving up as soon as I can! I havnt played with inflatables in ages & wanna get back into them! I even dug out my old intex beach balls,lol! PM me any updates as you progress through this awesome project

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                • Jkloon
                  Senior Member
                  • Aug 2013
                  • 357

                  #9
                  Re: Custom Dragon!

                  Thank you so much! I'm still waiting on the company to get back to me. Probably going to give them a call soon since I'm getting frustrated.

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                  • new2inflate
                    Junior Member
                    • May 2016
                    • 17

                    #10
                    Re: Custom Dragon!

                    Color me curious as well; I'd be interested to know what the final price would be along with the delivery date. Your idea with the wings is quite interesting...

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                    • JR Looner
                      Senior Member
                      • May 2015
                      • 101

                      #11
                      Re: Custom Dragon!

                      Any way we could get the blue colors changed to purple? Like change the light blue to light purple and the dark blue to dark purple? I would like to surprise the GF with a big inflatable dragon that is purple.

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                      • Jkloon
                        Senior Member
                        • Aug 2013
                        • 357

                        #12
                        Re: Custom Dragon!

                        I'll look into it!

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                        • Jkloon
                          Senior Member
                          • Aug 2013
                          • 357

                          #13
                          Re: Custom Dragon!

                          Still having problems with the manufacturer but I've been working 12-13 hour days and haven't had time to call. I'm sorry guys, I'll keep trying and get info ASAP.

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                          • JR Looner
                            Senior Member
                            • May 2015
                            • 101

                            #14
                            Re: Custom Dragon!

                            Take your time. The GF's birthday is many months away yet. Thanks for checking into it, I appreciated it very much.

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                            • InflatableDragon
                              Junior Member
                              • Jun 2016
                              • 5

                              #15
                              Re: Custom Dragon!

                              I'm looking forward to this Hopefully you get in contact with the supplier ^^

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