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REPAIRING
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Repairing kite bladders
To repair your bladder you will need a set of flying lines and a patch repair kit (supplied with
kite). Avoid repairing your kite on the beach or in windy areas. Find a clean spot out of the wind.
Lay the kite out flat with all bladders facing up and deflated.
Tie a “pull” line to the extremity of the bladder to be replaced or fixed. You’ll use this line to
pull the bladder back in. If you’re repairing a strut bladder, the line should be tied to the base of the
valve. If you’re repairing a leading edge bladder, a line should be tied to each end of the bladder.
The “pull” line should be longer that the bladder. Do not pull the bladder out by the “pull” line - its
only use is to guide the bladder back in.
Push the air valve entirely in and for the leading edge bladder, open the zipper flap near the
middle of the leading edge and pull the bladder out, first one side, then the other. For the struts, pull
the bladder out from the back of its casing. When the bladder has been removed from the kite, the
“pull” line should pass through the tube and extend from each end.
Inflate the bladder and wipe soapy water on it with a sponge. Holes are indicated by air bub-
bles. Small leaks can be hard to find. Dry and clean the bladder with a towel, circle the leak with a
marker and then deflate the bladder. Using the sandpaper enclosed in the repair kit, sand down the
surrounding of the hole, peel the backing off the repair patch and apply it on top of the repair area.
Wait two hours before usage.
Close the valve and fold the bladder like an accordion, with the air valve lined up to the ope-
ning on the strut and insert it back. Guide the bladder in by slightly pulling in the rope. Once com-
pletely inserted, make sure that the air valve is properly exposed through the valve opening. Install
the zipper back.
Inflate the bladder until it is half full with air. Check to make sure that the bladder was inser-
ted correctly and that there are no folds in the bladder material. If you detect a crimp in the bladder
or the air valve appears misaligned, stop and re-insert the bladder. Failure to correct the problem at
this point can cause severe damage to the bladder when it is fully inflated. Roll the excess bladder
material into the tip of the rib and reconnect the Velcro strap under the securing loop.
Repairing the kite fabric
To repair your kite fabric you have to use kite repair tape. You can find those tapes in kitesurf
shops.
Before repairing the tear your kite must be rinsed and dry.
Lay your kite out on a clean and flat surface.
Cut out two sized strips of adhesive skin large enough to cover the entire tear.
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.
For majors tears ( > 10 cm) consult your dealer for a kite repair loft.