Have a North 06 kite with valves falling off left right and center, need bulk
glue to hold her together. Is there a brand of glue anyone can recommend?

The kites 3-4months old pretty great hey.

Cheers
Paul

Bought it from Kitepower, just emailed them about it, and and they have been
really good to do business with, really fast service.

I'm sure Steve will have the answer, but right now
it's blowing, and just want to patch it up and get out there.

Just wondering what a brand name of the tiny bit of glue that comes with
all kites, looking for a bigger version.

Tried the iron thing ages ago, but man I can't even iron a shirt

cheers for the help

Yes, if your in a hurry you can use Bostic Pool Repair Adhesive from the hardware shop.

hello,
i have been thru 5 nipples in the last 10 days ....
most of them on North Rebel just over one year old !
had also problems with my best yarga but 3 years old. so much for the north quality ......
i used first the glue given with the kites but since they only give tinny tubes i had to get another one.
got Tarzan grip general purpose adhesive. it is clear, water resistant and flexible.
so far so good and only 3.57 for a big tube.
marc-a.

I don't want to diss anyone's suggestions, but, i have tried alot of these ideas and they haven't worked! (for me anyway .... calm down )
Bicycle patch glue ; thumbs down, would not stick to the bladder (but different brands of glue may give different results on different bladders)
pool patch glue ; no good
tarzan grip (aqua) : no
araldyte : not a chance, peeled strainght off the bladder

the problem with most of these is they would not bond with the bladder material.
do a test on some scrap pieces before you try anything.

I have found the glue needs to be (and this is the important part) an ethylene or polyethylene based glue.

I bought a tube of ethylene glue from bunnings to do some valve repairs and it worked well (as long as i got the seal right)

I'll try to dig up the pot of glue when i get home and post it's name here.

but IMO the best solution to detached valves is the stick on ones available from all good kite suppliers.

Juddy said...

Any body ever thought of trying a foil instead?
Juddy.

No!

Foils are excellent for land kiting eg mountainboarding, snowboarding and buggies.

Have thought of using them in the water, but then quickly dismissed the thought

Good winds,

Hi. I am still using 2 of my kites that were repaired ages ago. See this previous thread: www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=29871

There is no sign of deterioration in the adhesion so I will be using this solution again if same issue arrises. Only concern is that it's really an overnight job for the glue to set. Cheers, Warren

pclarky said...



Have a North 06 kite with valves falling off left right and center, need bulk
glue to hold her together. Is there a brand of glue anyone can recommend?

The kites 3-4months old pretty great hey.

Cheers
Paul

1st and easiest option - Take them right off and apply the stick on valves

https://www.kitepower.com.au/catalog/product_17053_UStick_Bladder_Valves_cat_325.html

2nd, harder, but easily doable, especially for Mcgyver types - Get some glue like the Gluefix brand.
www.kitepower.com.au/catalog/product_17278_KiteFix_GluFix_cat_325.html

Then some Tear Aid
www.kitepower.com.au/catalog/product_17085_Tear_Aid_Bladder_Repair_Patches_cat_325.html

Cut a patch that covers the valve are and overlaps by at least 2-3cms, then cut a circular hole in the patch as close to the size of the base of the valve as possible.
Apply the glue under the peeling off valve, and apply a bead of glue all the way around the edge of the valve base (not too much). Then stick the Tear Aid patch over the valve and press it down hard.

Have something like a large 1/2" drive socket handy to put over the valve and then put a phone book on the socket.

Wait a couple of hours, best overnight, then remove weight and scoket and test inflate, always works for me!

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

Kitepower Australia said...

pclarky said...



Have a North 06 kite with valves falling off left right and center, need bulk
glue to hold her together. Is there a brand of glue anyone can recommend?

The kites 3-4months old pretty great hey.

Cheers
Paul

1st and easiest option - Take them right off and apply the stick on valves

https://www.kitepower.com.au/catalog/product_17053_UStick_Bladder_Valves_cat_325.html

2nd, harder, but easily doable, especially for Mcgyver types - Get some glue like the Gluefix brand.
www.kitepower.com.au/catalog/product_17278_KiteFix_GluFix_cat_325.html

Then some Tear Aid
www.kitepower.com.au/catalog/product_17085_Tear_Aid_Bladder_Repair_Patches_cat_325.html

Cut a patch that covers the valve are and overlaps by at least 2-3cms, then cut a circular hole in the patch as close to the size of the base of the valve as possible.
Apply the glue under the peeling off valve, and apply a bead of glue all the way around the edge of the valve base (not too much). Then stick the Tear Aid patch over the valve and press it down hard.

Have something like a large 1/2" drive socket handy to put over the valve and then put a phone book on the socket.

Wait a couple of hours, best overnight, then remove weight and scoket and test inflate, always works for me!

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

Wouldn't the easiest option-since the kite is only 3-4 months old-be to return it to the retailer under warranty?

4th bladder just went today, don't need this crap, this is a joke. Are north 06 kites prone to this,still seeing a shrink after Cabrinha 2001 bladder debarkle

real pevved off