Epic kite leaky inflate valve

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munro
munro
WA
28 posts
WA, 28 posts
26 Feb 2013 12:11pm
Hi

Im using 2012 12m model and after about 10 uses I noticed the leading edge deflating due to the loose fit of the inflation valve plug, Its supposed to be a one way valve but does not work well at all.

I can try wrapping tape to snug the fit, any other suggestions?

I wanted to hear from any one else having this issue before I make a complaint to Epic about it, as this needs to be sorted.

Oh how I miss the Naish inflation valves.

Cheers
Puetz
Puetz
NT
2186 posts
NT, 2186 posts
26 Feb 2013 2:25pm
... my guess is that its not the loose plug but the valve delaminating from the bladder. No big deal, grab a stick on valve and replace it. It'll take 10 minutes. I recommended the North stick on valves which are over sized and after 2 years we've had no problems so far. Its pretty easy fix!
TurtleHunter
TurtleHunter
WA
1675 posts
WA, 1675 posts
26 Feb 2013 1:15pm
put valve cap in cup of boiling water insert pen to stretch to size.
EastCC
EastCC
QLD
356 posts
QLD, 356 posts
26 Feb 2013 7:09pm
Sent you a PM Munro.
suniboy21
suniboy21
VIC
1090 posts
VIC, 1090 posts
26 Feb 2013 8:32pm
return your epicly awsome leaking kite to manufacture!
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