Power Kite Forum - ATB flat tire

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posted on 3-4-2012 at 12:47 PM

ATB flat tire

I have my first ATB flat tire, so have a a couple of tubes ordered. In the meantime I was wondering if you guys have ever "repaired" these 8" tubes with bike tire Fix-A-Flat? Or have you guys ever used Slime to "seal" your tubes and prevent future flats?

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posted on 3-4-2012 at 12:59 PM

yes i have used all and its so, so OK, most leaks are abrasion so the don't really go away. ESP. the valve stem leaks.

replace it , or patch the tube, bout 20 min. and you are ready to go. plus alot of flats are from tire wear perforations so typically the tire is spent as well. with tire bead failure usually

the fixaflat stuff works on some and slime as well,, BUT the spin balance is not so good adds weight and vibration at speed. just patch it, and keep moving.

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posted on 3-4-2012 at 01:01 PM

+ 1 for Slime....great stuff! Works great on Landboards.

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posted on 3-4-2012 at 04:28 PM

I have used slime but I have one tire that constantly leaks the stuff. There can be a little bit of a balance issue but I found that once I get the tires spinning well the balance evens out. I haven't needed slime in the Flexboardz yet, tack weeds haven't gone deep enough yet. I usually carry a bike tool and crescent wrench with my gear to help if something breaks down.

I have some "scabs" too but have never tried them.

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posted on 3-4-2012 at 04:50 PM

I used a "scab" on one of the tires on my comp 16 after a goathead got it. Seems to be holding fine.

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posted on 3-4-2012 at 06:58 PM

I had leaky valves (Where the valve meets the rubber).

Used rubber cement and worked great.

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posted on 3-4-2012 at 07:00 PM

had a 'scab' on one of my tires no problem for nearly a year now, I definitely would recommend

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posted on 3-4-2012 at 07:38 PM

Never heard of skabs before now - I'll pick up a pack of those to try. Thanks guys! :thumbup:

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posted on 4-4-2012 at 02:25 PM

We have some cactus where we ride so slime is a must. It is heavy but it works.

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posted on 4-4-2012 at 05:52 PM

i always keep an aerosol fix a flat on hand for just that reason... hasnt failed me yet...

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posted on 4-4-2012 at 08:34 PM

Great info guys! I couldn't find skabs in town so just used a regular bike tube patch kit - seems to be working. I still may pick up some slime and do all 4 tires (tubes). Balance and weight isn't going to be a problem yet as I'm not brave enough to get moving that fast, ...yet ;-)