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frenchy
Since 03 Mar 2009
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Eugene, Florance, Newport, FLoras, Gorge
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 Sat Mar 07, 09 7:42 pm kite repair, WHERE TO GO? Dealer or Air Time Kite? Or? |
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Any body have recommendations on where to go or what to do about kite repairs?
This is not a small hole patch. This is a full panel replacement. Any help would be great.
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K4L
Since 19 Jan 2009
483 Posts
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| Sat Mar 07, 09 7:48 pm |
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| Airtime does great work, I have a kite that blew a leading edge and part of the middle panel, flies like new
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frenchy
Since 03 Mar 2009
88 Posts
Eugene, Florance, Newport, FLoras, Gorge
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| Sat Mar 07, 09 7:55 pm |
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| K4L wrote: | | Airtime does great work, I have a kite that blew a leading edge and part of the middle panel, flies like new |
What is the cost going to be? Or what did your repair cost you. I just need a panel replaced. One of the light gray panels. This is the kite before it got torn.
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K4L
Since 19 Jan 2009
483 Posts
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| Sat Mar 07, 09 8:25 pm |
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| I am not sure what the cost was, I bought the kite after the repair. Send them a pic and description and they should be able to give you an estimate.
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
3678 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
Naishaholic
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| Sat Mar 07, 09 8:41 pm |
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Had GREAT luck with Airtime. Very professional and quick.
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frenchy
Since 03 Mar 2009
88 Posts
Eugene, Florance, Newport, FLoras, Gorge
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| Sat Mar 07, 09 8:55 pm |
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| Mark wrote: | | Had GREAT luck with Airtime. Very professional and quick. |
Every body says they are quick and professional. But what is the cost, $20 or $50 or $100. And am I better off going through the manufacturer. They are only 20 minutes away. Slingshot.
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dangler
Since 26 Feb 2006
1781 Posts
WINDY SPOTS
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| Sat Mar 07, 09 9:06 pm kite repair |
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My name is Marc and I've been repairing kites since 1999. I was the Warranty and Repair guy for Wipica NA. and I have innumerable local references.
You can contact me at 713-992-2690. I'm based in Carson, Wa.
Warm wind and water just around the corner!!
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
3678 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
Naishaholic
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| Sat Mar 07, 09 9:14 pm |
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| frenchy wrote: | | Mark wrote: | | Had GREAT luck with Airtime. Very professional and quick. |
Every body says they are quick and professional. But what is the cost, $20 or $50 or $100. And am I better off going through the manufacturer. They are only 20 minutes away. Slingshot. |
They have a 24 hour drop box and free quote system. Or you can go to their webpage and fill out a form. They quote from there.
Closer is Marc (stevenson) He would be another great option.
good luck.
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holly
Since 09 Jul 2006
440 Posts
Hood River
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| Sat Mar 07, 09 11:10 pm |
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| or..Duck Tape!!
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shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
1365 Posts
Da Hood & Da Wood
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| Sat Mar 07, 09 11:40 pm |
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| Airtime has repaired kites for two friends and they were both pleased with cost and quality. Dangler fixed windsurf sails for me before and I can highly recommend his work. I'd have no hesitation taking a kite to him.
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dancingwind
Since 18 Jul 2007
321 Posts
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Go with Airtime. They've fixed a few dings in my kites. Always happy with their service , work quality and honesty. Hey and they're local!! We gotta help stimulate the local economy!!
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
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Los Angeles, CA
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| Sun Mar 08, 09 4:46 am |
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I can't tell where the rip is from the pics, then again it feels like 4:45AM... 
Really depends on how big of a panel they need to patch in, but I figure it'd be at least $50 to $100 from Airtime just to be safe (and it definitely could be less).
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dangler
Since 26 Feb 2006
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| Sun Mar 08, 09 1:08 pm kite repair |
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KITE RX quality repairs, reasonably priced!!!
713-992-2690
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
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retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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| Sun Mar 08, 09 1:56 pm |
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Contact slingshot and describe what happened. That is the advantage of buying from a local manufacturer.
In my experience they have ALWAYS taken care of me..and that kind of treatment really wins loyalty.
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frenchy
Since 03 Mar 2009
88 Posts
Eugene, Florance, Newport, FLoras, Gorge
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| Sun Mar 08, 09 1:59 pm |
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I don't think slingshot is going to flip the bill on this one. I wish. being a new kite. But it's not a slingshot defect. It inverted and riped on impact of water.
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
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| Sun Mar 08, 09 2:12 pm |
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| frenchy wrote: | | I don't think slingshot is going to flip the bill on this one. I wish. being a new kite. But it's not a slingshot defect. |
well, it doesn't hurt to ask now does it? So how did it happen anyways>? you fly it into a barb-wired fence? That would not be their defect, that would be yours 
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frenchy
Since 03 Mar 2009
88 Posts
Eugene, Florance, Newport, FLoras, Gorge
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| Sun Mar 08, 09 2:58 pm |
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No barbe wire, no trees. I was at the South jetty in Newport. About 100 yards away from the jetty. NW winds about 16 to 22. No waves either. There was some futher South. THere was 3 other kites ripping it up to the South. Nice day actually.
I don't know. I looped the kite. It flipped and smaked the water. Got a hold of it, dragged it to shore. And my life flashed before me when I saw the damage. I can think of different possability but not sure. My wife took this pic. Sure looks clean and clear out in the distance. You can even see a kite in the back ground.
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