2008 T3 Blowout-Repair or Replace?

Joshiebaby · Since 14 Oct 2007 569 Posts Vancouver, WA Addicted

Hi Guys,

I was kiting at HR yesterday had a pannel blow out on me. Although I crashed the kite, it wasn't tomahawked and it wasn't that hard of a crash. I've got an old 07 boxer that I have definitely put down harder. I'm trying to figure out whether I should replace the pannel or buy a replacement.

I looked at the damage when I got in, and it looked like one of the seams gave out when I put it down. When this gave out it looks like think the stress moved into the canvas and it ripped all the way up.

I saw a few T-3s in the classifieds that looked pretty reasonable, and I was trying to figure out whether I should repair or replace the kite. I really liked the kite but I'm wondering whether anyone else has had this problem with T-3s? The kite wasn't that old and I really had expected it would be fine when I went to relaunch it.

Thanks!

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

Hi up the Danger - he can fix most everything at a reasonable price.

mikeinhoodriver · Since 23 Apr 2009 442 Posts down wind somewhere Obsessed

The boys at Airtime Kite could have that going for you in no time. Best in the biz in my opinion. Cool

pdxmonkeyboy · Mon Jun 29, 09 7:40 am

repair.

Nak · Mon Jun 29, 09 7:42 am

I'd say repair it. I doubt the T3 is prone, haven't heard much about that. I think it's more likely it hit in just the right way...