HI, someone ran over my kite today - not his fault - but left a couple of tears. Does anyone have any tips about repairing it, or a place that does the repair?
Kite-Fix, do it yourself.
If its just cuts in the canopy, Kite-Fix is fast, as strong or even stronger than sewing (no holes punched in the kite by a needle), kite can be fixed and then flown a couple of hours later!!http://www.kitepower.com.au/kitefix-mini-kit.html
Instructional videos here
www.kitefix.com/kiteboarding-repair-video.html
Everyone that kites should have some of this glue and the kit, or you can just use plasterboard jointing mesh tape and the glue, as thats all the Kite-Fix mesh tap is.
Clean the cloth first with plain water or alchohol wipes, let it all dry properly and completely, tape the cuts together from the outside of the kite, turn it over and apply the mesh tape and then the glue. The glue dries in 15-20 mins! You can use your kite in 2 hrs.
Moti levy at tweed heads naw he has a collection and delivery service and his workmanship is first class check his site out
To Kitepower Australia:
Is it safe to clean kite LE's, struts and canopies with acetone before repair?
Is contact cement safe to use here also?
Thanks.
Take it straight to Lidsay at Irwin sails,
32 Keith St
Hampton East VIC 3188
(03) 9532 0868
He has fixed three of my kites, two with with rips across the entire canopy, fast turn around, a good price and great quality work. He has also fixed a lot of friends kites with great results.
Melbourne repair places are rubbish.
Just call moto levi, send it up, he will colour match the graphics and all then ship it back express in a few days
Best repair job australia wide
I had a kite run over by a mate while racing. The end result was a kite that looked like 3 peices of rag. There were multiple tears, the leading edge was ripped in half, one of the outer line attachment points were completely ripped off. I didnt think it could possibly be fixed. Kitepower sent it to Moti Levi and after about $400 it came back like new. It was amazing the job they did. I wouldnt go anywhere else
Thank You
