Just a quick question, I'm beginning to find that my 14m TD2 kite is getting what I can only describe as 'stretch marks' on the actual material. Right smack bang in the middle of the kite's trailing edge, they aren't huge or anything, but they seem to be getting bigger and became more prominant when I learnt to boost proficiently, I am a bit of a blob at 100kilos .

I think I remember hearing this is normal, but can't help worrying that my kite is gunna give way or something. It's less than a year old, bought it last year November and I've put it through hell as far as boosting and powered movements with the kite are concerned, I've already had to replace all my pigtails and may have to replace my lines soon. Does the material eventually just rip or is there a point where this stops? If it does, can it be fixed, or should I just go buy myself a T3; which is in my opinion the same kite... oooooh shorter bridle oooooo ahhhhh.

Oh and no I don't intend to resell this kite... ever, I will ride it til it dies... possibly in mid-boost, love it so much, I just need to do a bit of 'financial planning' for future breakages.

Treat your kite like your woman. Any stretch marks, cellulite or unusual behaviour simply trade her in for a younger model.

Thanks Steve.

I think it'll be a while til it gives way still, just had another look at it, but I'm going to keep an eye on the marks so I can take it in the be replaced before the tear happens... don't wanna miss out on a session!

Haha Paul, I was thinking that, but in this metaphor I love this woman, just imagine... Angelina Jolie... she just has a few itty bitty stretch marks... I'll take her in for surgery, not beyond repair and none of the young models are quite the same.