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Sol-flyer
Since 21 Mar 2006
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Otto Mann
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 Tue Dec 02, 08 8:16 am Waterproofing your kite |
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Anyone ever use the spray or wash in waterproof treatment for kites? I'm not sure if this is a petroleum based product, but most snow appearel is nylon is'nt it?
just an idea for older kites,....if it does'nt add much weight
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FlyDunes
Since 09 Oct 2007
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| Tue Dec 02, 08 11:27 am Re: Waterproofing your kite |
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| Sol-flyer wrote: | Anyone ever use the spray or wash in waterproof treatment for kites? I'm not sure if this is a petroleum based product, but most snow appearel is nylon is'nt it?
just an idea for older kites,....if it does'nt add much weight |
Ya, I've used spray-on fabric waterproofing on some old beat-up foils in order to extend their life a bit.
It did make the kites fly better, and it adds a little weight, but nothing compared to the snow or sand you'll pick up in your open cells anyway....
That said, if a kite is old and porous enough to need that kind of help, then it's probably time to retire it and get a newer model anyway. Land kites evolve just like everything else and a 4-5 year old kite is typically just gonna suck compared to the new stuff no matter what.
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Sol-flyer
Since 21 Mar 2006
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Otto Mann
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| Tue Dec 02, 08 12:04 pm |
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how about when your kite is so ice covered it wont even fly? 
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FlyDunes
Since 09 Oct 2007
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| Tue Dec 02, 08 12:23 pm |
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| Sol-flyer wrote: | | how about when your kite is so ice covered it wont even fly? |
Haha, ya, that's a problem! Sorry, but u will have to be the test pilot on that one. Let us know if it works.
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$ociopath
Since 28 Nov 2007
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| Tue Dec 02, 08 10:21 pm wtrprfng |
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that's not water proofing that's as core as it gets;props. I recommend a de-icing agent salt? non petrol based oil/ butter? sure you will find out before me man  
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