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Kodiak
Since 01 Aug 2005
1114 Posts
Slidey
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Fri May 19, 06 7:06 pm Kite Repair |
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Any advice on how big a tear you can repair with kite tape vs. getting it professionally repaired? I put a tear in my kite this afternoon about 1 inch long and then a half inch 90 degrees so there is a little flap. Should I just tape it or get it sewn back up? |
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registered
Since 12 Jul 2005
1319 Posts
tsunami
Sandbagger
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Fri May 19, 06 8:06 pm |
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I have taped bigger on the canopy and flew it many many times. Clean it up -round the tape corners and do it on both sides like a sandwhich. pro fix is great but down hear that means down time. Sew it yourself or tape it , what ever you can live with. |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
Site Lackey
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Fri May 19, 06 8:34 pm |
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Tape would probably work fine, but if you want to look good Airtime always does a fantastic job. |
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
Videographer
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Fri May 19, 06 8:47 pm |
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Anything small, including the 12 inch (cross-grain) rip JP put in his Fuel 9, we Tear-Aid. I wouldn't use ripstop/dacron tape for anything that big, but Tear-Aid is sooooo sticky/strong, it does just fine. And it's nice because it's clear.
Sounds like it'd work perfectly for your rip... (use Type A)
I tried using it to patch my bladders too, and it seemed to hold just fine! |
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Kodiak
Since 01 Aug 2005
1114 Posts
Slidey
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Fri May 19, 06 9:48 pm |
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Cool, anyone in Hood River sell Tear-Aid? |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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Tue May 30, 06 11:12 am |
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Personally, I would take it to airtime and get it done right. They have a great turnaround time and lockers so you can pick up your gear anytime. They fixed a blown out seam and rip of mine and I can hardly tell they did anything.
How bummed will you be if its an epic day and your patch falls off?
just my 2-cents. |
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