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Brian1bear
Brian1bear
NSW
8 posts
Brian1bear Brian1bear
NSW, 8 posts
17 Feb 2016 5:15pm
Just wondering about leaving kite& gear in ya car whilst at work
Do you think the heat in ya car can affect your kite etc
captainjones
captainjones
WA
5 posts
captainjones captainjones
WA, 5 posts
17 Feb 2016 2:23pm
yes, the heat can soften the glue of the valves, what could result in leaking valves.
kemp90
kemp90
QLD
1694 posts
kemp90 kemp90
QLD, 1694 posts
17 Feb 2016 4:29pm
For the love of God, don't do that! Take your kite into work with you. Otherwise you will be up for $$$ in repairs
Jared888
Jared888
WA
389 posts
Jared888 Jared888
WA, 389 posts
17 Feb 2016 2:42pm
^^^^ had to replace all bladder connections on 2 kites after doing this, they were 2010 north EVO's...There are reports out there that some batches are more susceptible to heat damage than others.....as everyone has said just dont do it it will cost you time on the water, frustrating repairs and $$$
Kitepower Australia
Kitepower Australia
NSW
4382 posts
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Kitepower Australia Kitepower Australia
NSW, 4382 posts
17 Feb 2016 6:12pm
Bad. Very bad idea.








... but if you decide to anyway, bookmark this page - www.kitepower.com.au/collections/kitesurfing/Parts-&-Repair
bjw
bjw
QLD
3691 posts
bjw bjw
QLD, 3691 posts
17 Feb 2016 5:50pm
Take your kite inside. It's like taking your dog to work. It just makes it that much easier.
jackforbes
jackforbes
WA
530 posts
jackforbes jackforbes
WA, 530 posts
17 Feb 2016 3:56pm
I always keep my kites in the car, have done so for 15 years. Haven't had a problem except for the 2007 slingshots, they were replaced under warranty. I have a plywood cover over the storage area in a station wagon and a white car, with a sunshade and windows cracked.
mywisdom
mywisdom
WA
258 posts
mywisdom mywisdom
WA, 258 posts
17 Feb 2016 4:23pm
jackforbes said...
I always keep my kites in the car, have done so for 15 years. Haven't had a problem except for the 2007 slingshots, they were replaced under warranty. I have a plywood cover over the storage area in a station wagon and a white car, with a sunshade and windows cracked.


'Crack' in ur window is a good 'meth'od of keeping your 'gear' 'ice' cold.
jackforbes
jackforbes
WA
530 posts
jackforbes jackforbes
WA, 530 posts
17 Feb 2016 4:47pm
mywisdom said...
jackforbes said...
I always keep my kites in the car, have done so for 15 years. Haven't had a problem except for the 2007 slingshots, they were replaced under warranty. I have a plywood cover over the storage area in a station wagon and a white car, with a sunshade and windows cracked.


'Crack' in ur window is a good 'meth'od of keeping your 'gear' 'ice' cold.



Definitely better than hotboxing...
COL
COL
NSW
554 posts
COL COL
NSW, 554 posts
17 Feb 2016 8:10pm
jackforbes said..
I always keep my kites in the car, have done so for 15 years. Haven't had a problem except for the 2007 slingshots, they were replaced under warranty. I have a plywood cover over the storage area in a station wagon and a white car, with a sunshade and windows cracked.


2007 Slingshot's! You don't mean the LINK. Surely you didn't get one of them repaired, better off out of the car and into the bin.
jackforbes
jackforbes
WA
530 posts
jackforbes jackforbes
WA, 530 posts
17 Feb 2016 6:02pm
COL said...
jackforbes said..
I always keep my kites in the car, have done so for 15 years. Haven't had a problem except for the 2007 slingshots, they were replaced under warranty. I have a plywood cover over the storage area in a station wagon and a white car, with a sunshade and windows cracked.


2007 Slingshot's! You don't mean the LINK. Surely you didn't get one of them repaired, better off out of the car and into the bin.


Actually it was the 2004 slingshot fuels, now I think harder about it. Haven't bought a slingshot since, amazing what one bad experience does for you (in fairness they were super good on the warranty but I never quite trusted it not to completely deflate mid session!)
loftywinds2
loftywinds2
185 posts
loftywinds2 loftywinds2
185 posts
18 Feb 2016 11:49am
kemp90 said..
For the love of God, don't do that! Take your kite into work with you. Otherwise you will be up for $$$ in repairs


Which is why I fly foil kites instead.
loftywinds2
loftywinds2
185 posts
loftywinds2 loftywinds2
185 posts
18 Feb 2016 11:50am
COL said..

jackforbes said..
I always keep my kites in the car, have done so for 15 years. Haven't had a problem except for the 2007 slingshots, they were replaced under warranty. I have a plywood cover over the storage area in a station wagon and a white car, with a sunshade and windows cracked.



2007 Slingshot's! You don't mean the LINK. Surely you didn't get one of them repaired, better off out of the car and into the bin.


I still have one and it flies really well - after serious mods to the bridles of course.
COL
COL
NSW
554 posts
COL COL
NSW, 554 posts
18 Feb 2016 4:29pm
jackforbes said..

COL said...

jackforbes said..
I always keep my kites in the car, have done so for 15 years. Haven't had a problem except for the 2007 slingshots, they were replaced under warranty. I have a plywood cover over the storage area in a station wagon and a white car, with a sunshade and windows cracked.



2007 Slingshot's! You don't mean the LINK. Surely you didn't get one of them repaired, better off out of the car and into the bin.



Actually it was the 2004 slingshot fuels, now I think harder about it. Haven't bought a slingshot since, amazing what one bad experience does for you (in fairness they were super good on the warranty but I never quite trusted it not to completely deflate mid session!)


yeah, I had heaps of trouble with my 04 Fuel, stressed for ages trying to sort it myself. Slingshot were great though, when I finally took it to them.
gesper
gesper
NSW
518 posts
gesper gesper
NSW, 518 posts
18 Feb 2016 9:20pm
Welcome back Brian.
Yes the heat in the car can affect the glue on the valves.
They are glued on bladders much better now than the old slingshot fuel 2006 days but I would avoid leaving kites in hot cars if possible
Kozzie
Kozzie
QLD
1451 posts
Kozzie Kozzie
QLD, 1451 posts
18 Feb 2016 8:22pm
captainjones said..
yes, the heat can soften the glue of the valves, what could result in leaking valves.


there is glue on every stitched seam which is a bigger concern
Plummet
Plummet
4862 posts
Plummet Plummet
4862 posts
18 Feb 2016 6:31pm
I have never had a problem leaving my gear in my ute. But its in the canopy with heavily tinted windows. It doesn't get hot in there!
Brohan
Brohan
VIC
528 posts
Brohan Brohan
VIC, 528 posts
18 Feb 2016 9:31pm
I have left my 2014 Core XR3 in the car while I'm at work since I've had it, haven't run into any troubles yet (knock on wood). Think maybe it only does damage to older kites?
Kozzie
Kozzie
QLD
1451 posts
Kozzie Kozzie
QLD, 1451 posts
18 Feb 2016 8:40pm
Plummet said..
I have never had a problem leaving my gear in my ute. But its in the canopy with heavily tinted windows. It doesn't get hot in there!


your also in ****ing new zealand for ****s sake. try that **** in cairns, its a paid profesion to go around to empty apartments and open windows and turn the fans on otherwise the walls rot
Kozzie
Kozzie
QLD
1451 posts
Kozzie Kozzie
QLD, 1451 posts
18 Feb 2016 8:42pm
Brohan said..
I have left my 2014 Core XR3 in the car while I'm at work since I've had it, haven't run into any troubles yet (knock on wood). Think maybe it only does damage to older kites?


believe it or not glue isnt a new technology. and its used in far more of the manufacturing process then just the valves. everyone should really watch some kite/sail/canopy manufacturing videos to at least get a vague idea on what really goes on..... infact maybe i should throw some links together...
Loftywinds
Loftywinds
QLD
2060 posts
Loftywinds Loftywinds
QLD, 2060 posts
22 Feb 2016 11:13am
Kozzie said..

Plummet said..
I have never had a problem leaving my gear in my ute. But its in the canopy with heavily tinted windows. It doesn't get hot in there!



your also in ****ing new zealand for ****s sake. try that **** in cairns, its a paid profesion to go around to empty apartments and open windows and turn the fans on otherwise the walls rot


So you're in Cairns Koz? Have you had any seshs out at Knobs? Hardly a breeze here lately
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