Kite care/repair
Kite care
Before packing your kite, always try to rinse it with fresh water and let the kite dry out. We recommend doing this procedure while the
kite is inflated. If you cannot rinse it while inflated, make sure the inflation and deflation vents are closed.
Regularly rinse your bar and lines with fresh water to get rid of salt and sand, which wears out the materials. Or you can also let them
soak in a tub to clean them.
When packing up your kite, make sure the inflation and deflation vents are closed properly, so no sand or dirt can get inside the inner
tubes.
We do not recommend storing the kite inflated for longer periods of time. Differences in temperature and pressure can damage the inner
tubes. Also, do not store your kite on the sun for longer periods of time this can damage the inner tubes or the fabric as well.
When you are taking a break and not using the kite, do not let it sit on the beach. It will flap as a flag and this causes more wear and tear
for the fabric. When taking a break, cover each panel with enough sand to prevent the kite from flapping in the wind.
Regularly check for wear and tear or any cuts and other types of damage on the connectors, lines, kite, bar parts, and pulleys. If you
notice any damage on these parts, replace them immediately.
Kite repair
We strongly recommend leaving the kite repairing job to the professionals, especially when the damage is on the bladders or the tears
on the kite fabric are longer than 5 cm.
Repairing the kite fabric tears:
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Only repair the kite fabric with the kite repair patches which you can find in the kite repair kit packed together with the kite.
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Make sure your kite is clean and dry before repairing the tear.
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Lay down your kite on a flat and clean surface.
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Cut out two equally sized strips from the self adhesive patches big enough to cover the whole tear.
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Stick one piece over the tear and push down any air bubbles by rubbing it.
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Do the same with the other strip on the other side of the tear.
