burritobandit
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Fixing valves on inflatos using Aquaseal (or equivalent)
Here's a writeup I threw together on how to reattach valves to bladders using Aquaseal:
http://imgur.com/a/tBIcR#
If anyone has any questions/comments/suggestions, let me know and I'll update it as needed.
Kites:
2012 TS 7,9,12/2007 Waroo 3,5/2009 Kahoona 9.5
Flexifoil Ion 2 8.5
HQ Hydra 350
Naish Helix 2, Cult 3,4.5
Ozone Zephyr 17m
Rides:
2011 Best Profanity 134, Cabrinha Kiteskate, Cabrinha Nugget, 2k9 Cabrinha Plasma 146x50, 2k9 Flexifoil Delta 139x41.5, 2011 Slingshot Darko 135x41,
Slingshot Scud, Tona wakeskate, Flexifoil Flexdeck, MBS Pro 90, MBS Ambush x 2, some oldskool buggy
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indigo_wolf
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 for pics and write-up.
Nice and ingenious use of the coupler to provide even pressure while keeping the valve out of harm's way.
One question, what keeps the Aquaseal from seeping into the bladder hole and fusing together the two walls of the bladder?
ATB,
Sam
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PHREERIDER
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very nice , BB. love the press!
i actually put a post-it ( or pc. paper) INSIDE the bladder so not to adhere the opposite side inside the bladder. and just leave in. anything
works. material control is essential.
i too much rather use the OME valves even the ones with the balls . the adhesive ones aren't so great and a #@%$#! to get off with out bladder tear
..and usually cut'em out.
3M 5200 poly works great just take 2-3 days to set.
excellent
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burritobandit
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Excellent point on glue getting *inside*! I've repaired around 15 valves using this method and haven't encountered that- I guess I've been lucky so
far! I'm careful with the amt of glue I use, and drag the application card around the edges of the valve to remove any excess glue.
Nice tip on putting paper inside the bladder to prevent unwanted adhering. I'll modify the gallery to include that tip!
Kites:
2012 TS 7,9,12/2007 Waroo 3,5/2009 Kahoona 9.5
Flexifoil Ion 2 8.5
HQ Hydra 350
Naish Helix 2, Cult 3,4.5
Ozone Zephyr 17m
Rides:
2011 Best Profanity 134, Cabrinha Kiteskate, Cabrinha Nugget, 2k9 Cabrinha Plasma 146x50, 2k9 Flexifoil Delta 139x41.5, 2011 Slingshot Darko 135x41,
Slingshot Scud, Tona wakeskate, Flexifoil Flexdeck, MBS Pro 90, MBS Ambush x 2, some oldskool buggy
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