Hi guys,

I'm building a stunt kite with a 7 foot wing span out of an x-ply windsurfing sail I don't use anymore, and will pull out the battens, sand them for desired diameter for the kite spars. I don't have a sewing machine, so I will adhere the edges together with glue or contact cement. Question is, what is the best choice to use for the strongest bond to x-ply?

Thanks!

MagicRide said..
Hi guys,

I'm building a stunt kite with a 7 foot wing span out of an x-ply windsurfing sail I don't use anymore, and will pull out the battens, sand them for desired diameter for the kite spars. I don't have a sewing machine, so I will adhere the edges together with glue or contact cement. Question is, what is the best choice to use for the strongest bond to x-ply?

Thanks!

Sorry can't help much but have seriously been thinking about one of those old school "Singer" sewing machines for doing this type of work as well as some other home canvas projects.

Way too heavy. My 2.2m Cloud weighs about 2 pounds for similar dimensions. X-ply windsurf sail material is overkill for any possible strength requirements of a kite, and that weight will kill any possibility of performance.

Just wait for more wind or jump of a higher cliff or something- don't listen to the doubters. You can fly if you think you can fly

MagicRide said..
Hi guys,

I'm building a stunt kite with a 7 foot wing span out of an x-ply windsurfing sail I don't use anymore, and will pull out the battens, sand them for desired diameter for the kite spars. I don't have a sewing machine, so I will adhere the edges together with glue or contact cement. Question is, what is the best choice to use for the strongest bond to x-ply?

Thanks!

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