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Epic kite leaky inflate valve

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Created by munro > 9 months ago, 26 Feb 2013
munro
WA, 28 posts
26 Feb 2013 12:11PM
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Hi

Im using 2012 12m model and after about 10 uses I noticed the leading edge deflating due to the loose fit of the inflation valve plug, Its supposed to be a one way valve but does not work well at all.

I can try wrapping tape to snug the fit, any other suggestions?

I wanted to hear from any one else having this issue before I make a complaint to Epic about it, as this needs to be sorted.

Oh how I miss the Naish inflation valves.

Cheers

Puetz
NT, 2186 posts
26 Feb 2013 2:25PM
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... my guess is that its not the loose plug but the valve delaminating from the bladder. No big deal, grab a stick on valve and replace it. It'll take 10 minutes. I recommended the North stick on valves which are over sized and after 2 years we've had no problems so far. Its pretty easy fix!

TurtleHunter
WA, 1675 posts
26 Feb 2013 1:15PM
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put valve cap in cup of boiling water insert pen to stretch to size.

EastCC
QLD, 356 posts
26 Feb 2013 7:09PM
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Sent you a PM Munro.

suniboy21
VIC, 1090 posts
26 Feb 2013 8:32PM
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return your epicly awsome leaking kite to manufacture!



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