A mate and I were pondering how we could ensure we don't subject our gear to extreme temperatures in parked cars.

Found this.. http://www.kulcar.com.au/

Has anyone used these units? Seems like a good idea to me.

Lets see the science - sounds like crap !! Any review I see is a sales pitch - maybe just leave your windows down a bit !!

LostDog said..
A mate and I were pondering how we could ensure we don't subject our gear to extreme temperatures in parked cars.

Found this.. http://www.kulcar.com.au/

Has anyone used these units? Seems like a good idea to me.

hi cheaper versions on ebay.
My gear sites in canvas covered ute rear which gets super hot inside.
no problem I think.
more problem letting your kite flap on the beach while your riding another
or just having a break.
I would say don't worry about it.
maybe composite firewire type boards only which have problem with foam gassing in heat

Has anyone actually had any damage done to their gear while leaving it in the car on a hot day? I'm thinking of leaving mine in the car to save the trip home and back to the beach.

I had an old kite that I ended up replacing
all the strut valves due to heat from the car
It was 2007 kite .
I repair all my own gear except for stitching
In the old days you would submerge the valve
In hot water to get the rest of the valve off , think they glued them on and the glue was crap . Now days I have found that they are laminated on and the hot water trick doesn't work on newer kites , so I don't think the heat is going to unstick them these days .
In saying that I don't leave my gear in the hot car anyway .

My gears in the car all the time for after work sessions. I try to park under trees if not I put a sun visor on the windscreen and crack the windows to let breeze in . No problems yet but fingers crossed I ain't jinxed myself

Brohan said..
Has anyone actually had any damage done to their gear while leaving it in the car on a hot day? I'm thinking of leaving mine in the car to save the trip home and back to the beach.

As ex kite repairer I can assure you there are plenty of kiters who have experienced kite damage from over-heating in cars.
Almost always delam of valves from bladders - some brands and certain models more prone to this problem.
Some brands of new kites now have valves heat welded rather than 'stuck-on'. Im guessing these will be better.

leave your windows down a bit cross ventilation,simple cost effective

Ive been thinking about sewing up a large insulated bag to keep my kites in while they're in my car. Like those insulated surfboard bags, but for 2-3 kites and fits in my trunk or back seat. Could also throw in sandy gear to help keep the car clean. Curious how effective it could be over a full day.

pocomo said..
Ive been thinking about sewing up a large insulated bag to keep my kites in while they're in my car. Like those insulated surfboard bags, but for 2-3 kites and fits in my trunk or back seat. Could also throw in sandy gear to help keep the car clean. Curious how effective it could be over a full day.

This would be good, i want a big bag something like this to just loosely throw the wet kite in and gear until get them home get and out dry them and roll them up properly out of the wind. Would not have to be insulated for my situation cars "yes" might as well.