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2011 CROSSBOW IDS™ KITE USER MANUAL
MAjOR TEARS
For a major tear in the kite fabric, consult your dealer for a reputable kite repair loft. To find a
Cabrinha dealer in your area, please go to: http://www.cabrinhakites.com/where_to_buy/dealer.html
MINOR TEARS
For a minor tear in the kite fabric, you may repair the tear
with kite repair tape. Your kite has been supplied with an
adhesive kite repair material.
1. Clean and dry your kite.
2. Lay the kite flat on a clean, dry, smooth surface.
3. Cut two pieces of repair tape the same size, making sure
they are each big enough to cover the entire tear.
4. Carefully cover one side of the tear with a piece of the
repair tape. Gently rub the tape smoothly onto the sur
face of the kite.
5. Next, cover the opposite side of the tear with the second
piece of repair tape, in the same manner as before.
6. Make sure the tape is secure.
REPAIRING STRUT BLADDERS
Key Points to Remember
• Before attempting to repair one of your kite
bladders, make sure your kite is clean and dry.
Always keep your kite pump, valves and bladders
free of sand, water and other things that will
dirty them.
• Make sure the bladders are deflated.
• Avoid repairing your kite on the beach or in dirty, dusty,
windy, or abrasive areas. It is best to find a clean, dry
spot out of the wind. A grassy spot is ideal.
• You will need a set of flying lines and a bladder repair kit
(supplied with kite) before you begin to repair the bladder.
• Keep track of all valve parts for later use.
1. First, lay the kite out flat with the struts facing up.
2. Detach the Velcro closure at the end of the damaged
strut. This will open up the sleeve of the strut and will
allow you access to the internal bladder. (Fig. 1)
3. Next, separate the Sprint™ inflation tube from the LE
Sprint™ valve at the affected strut by removing the tubing
lock collar (LE valve) (Fig. 3).
4. Slide the air clip off of the tube (Fig. 4).
5. Remove the screws (2) from the base of the strut valve
(Fig. 5). Keep track of the valve parts for later use.
6. Tie one flying line around the valve. Cinch it down well
on the valve.
7. Gently insert the valve/tube down into the strut sleeve.
REPAIRS
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
