Northface Hammerhead Bite Valve!?

Question

Hi,

I have just bought a Northface Hammerhead and for some reason when biting on the bite valve no water is being released. Does anyone have any idea why this might be, or can tell that I am missing something obvious.

Thanks very very much.

Answer 1

you have to suck on it.

i know that how i worded that it sounds perverted, but that not how it was intended.

Answer 2

Some valves are finicky as to where you bite them.  Also, sometimes blowing a small puff of air into the bladder will help the water flow faster.   If you can't stand the valve you have, you can buy a replacement valve from another brand and stick it on there.  My favorites are the MSR and Nalgene/Jansport valves, but Camelbak isn't bad either.