Power Kite Forum

ripped my kite

Jamie.l.v - 20-3-2012 at 12:17 PM

hi im new. was packing up my kite yesterday and noticed a tear about 2inches long, has anyone got a clue on how to repair it.
thanks alot

RockinYotes - 20-3-2012 at 12:25 PM

I had the same thing happen to me yesterday. Angus down at Coastal Wind Sports recommended FixMyKite.com. I'm sure the other folks here (with quite a bit more experience) will chime in with some good advice.

g00fba11 - 20-3-2012 at 12:26 PM

Tear Aid......

It is what I use..... works great.....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/tear-aid-FABRIC-repair-kit-type-A-/2...

http://www.tear-aid.com/


If it is on the seam fixmykite.com or John at
http://www.powerzonekitesports.com/home/?page_id=64

Both do a bang up job at kite repair.......

Jamie.l.v - 20-3-2012 at 12:32 PM

ok thanks i'll check them out

indigo_wolf - 20-3-2012 at 12:33 PM

Some options:

Where is the tear located? Along a near a seam or cell wall?

Now would be a good time to do a thorough check of the kite to verify there is no additional damage.

ATB,
Sam

BeamerBob - 20-3-2012 at 01:51 PM

and look inside as well. You can tear ribs on the inside and those need to be repaired if damaged.

kitemaker4 - 20-3-2012 at 03:57 PM

Do you have a picture of the tear.

Susan (npw goddess)