looking into it right now (see my other post in regards to noobness)

I will PM you some details as soon as I find out the best quality and closest option. As you may know that onboard send their repairs down to the east coast. This may be that they feel the best repairer is there - not sure but my repair was quoted as being up to $300 which is getting close to the value of the kite so naturally i am looking at other options.

i'll try to keep you in the loop when i hear something.

Get a pic of the damage and send it in to Moti Levy for a quote. His quotes include return shipping so there is no extra cost.

He is very fast and quality of repairs cant be beat. I know he is not in the Metro Area or even in SA but you can normally send a kite and get it back in around a week.


www.kiterepair.com.au/

Or if it is going to cost more than it's worth just check out the buy and sell section for some good deals.

I think you'll find he tore the bladder in half ? so I'm guessing around half the repair cost is for a new bladder.....Phil does good work, any sail maker will do the cloth repairs but Moti might repair the bladder as well...worth a try.

Personally, Phil McConnachi all the way. That dude is genius with a sewing machine. He's got a facebook. Try that. Doesn't have thi Kiteshop anymore but I know he's still making kites in his home. Could be up for repairs. Think he's Woodville kind of direction.

Beeeeep.

Good feedback thanks guys. If anyone else has details, feel free to keep 'em coming.

Would love to catch @ Parham sbray, but the wife's going to the cricket so I'm on duty. Small price but. Will have to get out later am if the wind gets up in time for the tide or maybe try Thompsons depending on direction Sun am. Had a great session @ Parham wednesday afternoon on 10m.

Anyone who's kited at Thompson's before, what's the best place to park/ setup? Is it hard packed like Parham is out to the beacon? Any channel/ is it rocky/ any local issues etc? Cheers

Briz and interested others,

Dropped the kite to Phil last night.

He quoted a great price for Ryan's repair and was not phased at all by the type of damage. He says he will probably have it finished within the next 4 days.

He says he can repair almost all types of kite damage.

Phil will not be available do repairs from mid March to September 2011. So don't bust anything till the end of the year!

I will not post Phil's contact direct on the forum pages but Phil was quite happy for me to forward his phone contact.
I will send it via Seabreeze PM to any who need his skills.

PM will be on its way shortly BRIZ.

regards
Fossil

Hi crew,

just to clarify.

we send all basic canopy and cloth repairs to a well known sail maker in adelaide. (who has built many national and world title winning boat sails, so there is no question his quality is A1).

any structural repairs are sent to the Moti Levi kite repairs ("east coast") as he is by far the best kite repoair within australia.

Im unsure of any other repairs in the state, thus including "the loft" and semaphore.

if you have found an alternative option then fantastic.

Considering a LE bladder + sail materials + freight + man hours, i think $250 - $300 is quite reasonable.

any problems dont hesitate to call the store.

cheers
J

There is no need to red thumb Onboard, they just provide another choice. I've used their services a few times and I was quite impressed with the quality of repairs and the prices they charged me were very reasonable.

Apologies for putting icons next the price but it really depends on what you're after with a second hand kite.

Unfortunately its the nature of all business these days in that everyone is going to shop around for the bang for your buck. Having said that, If I had a brand new high end kite purchased for close to 2k then sure I would have not hesitated to throw $300 at a kite repair to ensure I had the best repair possible from one of the best repairers in the country.

The truth is that if you look at it a different way and you had a second hand Daddo that you purchased for $800 from your buddy and you were using it to practice rally driving in the paddock out the back, you probably wouldn't throw $400 at it for a professional tune up or repair.

On the other hand if your $35K semi-pro rally car that you race several times a month had an issue and you had to fork out $1500 to repair it you probably wouldn't hesitate because A. You could afford that price for the car and B. you want it performing at the top end.

I am a learner and i am going to smash my kite while I am learning and probably upgrade after a couple of years practicing.

The truth is I will most likely buy my upgrade through onboard as I know how they support the local community. At no point is this thread a dig at onboard or their service as I am always greeted with a smile and they are always willing to answer my noob questions with solid advice