Better still, don't buy kites that rely on wedging, friction and Velcro to hold the inflation system together. Screw in caps work much more reliably and effectively.

I leave the screw cap closed all the time and inflate and deflate through the inflate valve.
That way it's always open when you pack up . Never had any valve issues over the years with this method .

theDoctor said..



anyone know where i can get some of those little plugs that go into the ozone inflate valves from a few seasons ago...

keep breaking mine... and all the spares i scabbed

ive got heaps doc, email me you address and i wont send you any

theDoctor said..
anyone know where i can get some of those little plugs that go into the ozone inflate valves from a few seasons ago...

keep breaking mine... and all the spares i scabbed

KP

Thanks Alliance. Nice to be vindicated instead of flamed for a change

@ NickT
I assume you mean the female stem in the boiling water. I wouldnt know cos Ive never tried ? But I will now.
Best fix I know of to avoid a stick on replacement is only for those kites that dont have a solid male cap.
Put the cap in boiling water. Then insert your pump nozzle inside the cap to stretch it wider.
(you may have to trim your pump nozzle end to get the right dia.)
Wait for it to cool or put it in cold water.
Cap will then hold in the stretched valve stem.
Works OK - but not so good as a long term result.

If you have a solid core cap you can try swapping it for a hollow centre one.
Most shops would have them laying around the tool shed as freeby handout.