What kind of repair? (kite)

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Silence
Silence
NSW
123 posts
NSW, 123 posts
17 Oct 2011 6:55pm
Hi! Just bought this bad boy from Kitepower.
It was used, so it's normal to find some signs.. but I don't know what kind of repair should I used for 2 tiny holes I found on the sail (they are so little neither me nor the guy who was selling it noticed them)






So, should I bring it to the shop for a repair, or is something I could do on my own (and how?)
BurkeyBoy
BurkeyBoy
QLD
549 posts
QLD, 549 posts
18 Oct 2011 7:49am
For something that size, you can probably get away with a good quality sail tape or pre-cut patches. Some kites come with a few pin-prick patches that are simply peeled off and applied to both sides of the hole. Otherwise, buy a roll of sail tape from your local chandlery and neatly cut a piece to go either side. Make the patches about 10 times the diameter of the hold and try to avoid rough cut edges as they are more likely to peel off than smooth cut. If you can cut a roundish shape in one smooth cut then you won't get corners so you can press them nice and flat to the canopy.
NSW, 4382 posts
18 Oct 2011 10:47pm
Clear repair tape will fix those no problem, nice pics! :-)
NSW, 4382 posts
18 Oct 2011 10:48pm
Clear repair tape will fix those no problem, nice pics! :-)
This stuff is super tough www.kitepower.com.au/collections/kitesurfing
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