I have been speaking to a few people, and also reading some articles on washing down kites with fresh water. I have heard so many conflicting oppions I thought that I would send this post. What I have been told to believe is that fresh water on a kite is a no go, and to just let the kite dry out to stop mold. However, I have read of people washing off there kites with fresh water, and even using detergent? Contradicting views? What do you recon?

the salt preserves my kite:)

i froth on spores

'slave , did you have a car sticker.
"gold coast water shortage. shower with a friend"
lol

Cold Power and the "wash and wear" cycle have served me well before. Whatever you do not wash with hot water or use a tumble dryer... my 16m Naish X2 ended up as a 9m, and is now pink because someone left a red sock in the washing machine.

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Originally posted by greenleader

'slave , did you have a car sticker.
"gold coast water shortage. shower with a friend"
lol

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No Greenboss,
My bumper sticker read;

Don't worry
Be Happy

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I thought yours said "Gays are leaders.....your following one"

Lol....your good 'slave

Yours would be
ignorance is bliss, so i'm the happiest person alive.

Hey Justin

Check out this topic from the FAQ section

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4985

It has all the info you need on washing and caring for kites.

3 main tips

• Don't rub the sand off your kite with your hand especially of the sand is wet. This works like sandpaper. Rather inflate the kite, let the sand dry and shake the kite to get the sand out.
• Keep all sand out of bladders
If you have been kiting in fresh water, dry the kite before folding up
• Inflate the kite and wash out the seams between the struts and canopy and between the leading edge and canopy. Sand in these areas can cause wear during flying. I only do this every 6 months (maybe 40 sessions or so)

Don't clean your kite every time - you'll get tired of the hastle. I just fold mine up and stash it away after a session. I do the drying and shake sand off every month or so.

ya, its easy to keep the kite clean, i just throw it by the laundry door and it gets put in the machine, mum does a great job of ironing it as well, think she used starch. the grass stains come out a treat with bleach.