I have a small hole, well actually two counting the pinhead one. The byproduct of a small dog that I let live for some reason.
Very minor damage but still was pissed.
What is the best way to fix this? Professionally? I think the owner of the dog may share costs. I was trying to be nice about it though they should
pay for all of it. Will fixing it professionally leave a better appearance? I imagine it is small enough to tape or something. Does that effect the
kite in any way?
Sorry this is my first post. I have been around here for several months. Amazing board that has helped me in so many ways.
Bill
borntofli - 30-4-2010 at 04:18 PM
Did you get lucky enough to at least run him over a little???? I'm sure you have leash laws there.......acampbell - 30-4-2010 at 04:19 PM
No pro repair needed here really. Just red spinnaker repair tape in a circle about 1". or white tape if you can patch from inside. Clean first with
an alcohol swab. get it at any marine store of buy a roll of KiteFix tape (repackaged spinnaker tape).BeamerBob - 30-4-2010 at 04:20 PM
Angus beat me to it. If red tape is available, go for that. It will still show as a dark spot when the kite is flying I imagine.
Bill, that looks like some tape on both sides will fix you up permanently. There are different types of tape. A clear tape will do the best here
since it will let the color come through. You probably won't find a matching red ripstop repair tape. I fixed a MUCH worse tear in a kite and it
lasted years without any issues. IMHO this is not a professional repair candidate.rocfighter - 30-4-2010 at 04:38 PM
Welcome to the party Bill. I wish your first post was a happier one. Now go tail whip the dog and owner!!!:wee:acampbell - 30-4-2010 at 04:51 PM
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Originally posted by BeamerBob
It will still show as a dark spot when the kite is flying I imagine.
Yeah, that's why I was thinking white from inside- less visible in the sun. There is a brand of clear tape meant for tent repair out there that I
hear is good, too.awindofchange - 30-4-2010 at 05:07 PM
Instead of Red tape, just use some clear tape as even the Red tape will show very dark where the patch is when the sun shines behind the fabric.
Clear tedlar or sail repair tape will work just fine. Lay the damaged area out on a very flat surface so that the edges of the fabric are laid out
right next to each other and lay the tape on top, pressing firmly. Then do the same thing for the inside of the kite so that the tear is sandwiched
between the two pieces of tape. Round the corners of the tape so the patch has less chance of snagging on something. This type of repair will
usually last for years without any problems.
Don't pull the sail so that it overlaps or you will have wrinkles or an uneven cell, just lay it flat so that there is no deformation of the cell or
profile.
You can purchase some clear Tedlar tape from us if you can't find any of it from your local kite shop.
Here is the link: http://tinyurl.com/36fywbs
Hope that helps.Hardrock - 30-4-2010 at 05:15 PM
LOL @ the add, Keep some handy in case of a dog attack. Fits the bill.awindofchange - 30-4-2010 at 05:16 PM
That was actually from Prism's info - I didn't add that in...but it does fit the bill perfectly doesn't it?!?! LOLWIllardTheGrey - 30-4-2010 at 05:21 PM
Kent your description is way too apt.
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The ultimate sail repair tape. Invisible from the front of the sail, immune to UV rays from the sun, fixes Mylar tears as well as fabric. Keep some
handy in case of a dog attack.
Edit That'll teach me to walk away from the computer.... beat by not one but TWO posts:megan:.indigo_wolf - 30-4-2010 at 05:40 PM
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Originally posted by acampbell
There is a brand of clear tape meant for tent repair out there that I hear is good, too.
Do you mean Tear- Aid? A lot more than tents :wink2:
ATB,
SamPrairieWind - 30-4-2010 at 05:42 PM
Another good product is available clear or in various colours...
Tenacious Tape
Available from a number of sources.tridude - 30-4-2010 at 05:45 PM
aqua seal..........................ikemiester - 30-4-2010 at 06:11 PM
Gorilla tape! Haha just saw it for the first time today, but it will probably work better than most after seeing their glue a while backkitemaker4 - 30-4-2010 at 06:12 PM
Whatever tape you get go with clear.
Susan (npw goddess)Bill - 30-4-2010 at 08:16 PM
Thanks for all the help. Everyone here is AWESOME.
Sounds like clear tape and patch on the inside and the outside.
I guess this is where flying with a bar instead of handles is useful, I assume then I could free up one hand to aim
borntofli-actually thinking some wolverine claws on the leading edge would be cool.
Ah well live and learn. Add dogs to the list of the 100 other things you have to look out for while flying. Obviously we are all amazing people to
be able to fly and look out for any possible thing that could happen.
Missed one, my bad.vwbrian - 1-5-2010 at 10:28 AM
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Originally posted by indigo_wolf
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Do you mean Tear- Aid? A lot more than tents :wink2:
ATB,
Sam
You can request a free sample of this
ripsessionkites - 1-5-2010 at 10:32 AM
did you find repair tape?
i can send you a small strip in the mailtridude - 1-5-2010 at 02:19 PM
aqua seal..................................ripsessionkites - 2-5-2010 at 01:36 AM
i was going to send him some Mylar Ripstop Nylon repair tape.
