9- Maintenance
Avoid exposing your kite to direct sunlight for extended periods of time, as this may damage the colours and decals.
Do not leave your kite fully inflated on the beach when you are not using it for extended periods.
Do not leave your struts fully inflated in a confined hot space such as a car.
Take extreme care to avoid introducing any sand or water into the inner tubes.
Rinse off your kite (especially the small pulleys located on tips), lines and control bar after each session, as sand
and salt will drastically reduce the lifespan of your equipment.
Never leave your kite damp. Dry it off properly after rinsing.
Wind your lines onto the bar in a figure of 8 to prevent damage and tangles.
10- Repairs
10.1– Ripped fabric
If the kite has a major tear, consult your retailer for details of your nearest official repair center.
The same goes for any damage sustained to a strut.
Repair any minor tears using the following recommendations:
• rinse and dry the kite, and lay it out on a clean and flat surface,
• cut out two identically sized strips of adhesive mylar large enough to cover the tear with an extra centimeter all
around.
• stick one piece over the tear and rub it down in order to eliminate any air bubbles,
• stick the other piece on the other side of the material in the same way.
10.2 – Inner tubes
You should choose a clean and sheltered spot out of the wind for any repairs on inner tubes. You will need the
repair kit supplied with this kite and two flying lines.
• Undo the velcro strap at the base of the damaged strut,in order to access the inner tube,
• Open the valve and remove velcro strap from around the valve,
• Tie one end of the flying line to the valve using a lark’s head knot, which will allow you to insert the inner tube
following repairs,
• Push the valve into the strut to free it, then gently pull the inner tube out of the end of the strut ensuring the flying
line stays connected.
• Clean any sand and salt from the inner tube, inflate it and immerse it in water in order to locate the puncture,
• Use a marker to identify the puncture. Now dry and clean the inner tube
using a soft cloth and deflate it again,
• If the hole is on a seam just use glue and allow drying for about 20 minutes,
• If the hole is on a flat surface of the inner tube use a patch cut from the
clear plastic supplied to repair the puncture, and allow to dry for about 20
minutes,
• Check the repair by inflating the inner tube and leaving it for a few minutes,
• Using the flying line you attach to the valve, introduce the inner tube
delicately back into the strut making sure it is not twisted in any way,
• Pass the valve back through the hole in the strut, detach the flying line and
fit the valve cap back on,
• Fit the velcro strap back onto the valve and close the end of the strut.
Your strut is now ready for inflation!
