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Postby redhatlx09 » Wed May 09, 2012 8:25 pm
Anyone have any advice about reattaching a valve to a bladder? What type of glue or if i should use glue, the kite came with a bladder repair kit just wondering exactly what the glue is in case i need to buy more.
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Postby noel » Wed May 09, 2012 9:23 pm
The glue is rubber cement or model glue. Easier to buy an Airtime (or equivalent) replacement valve as it already has an adhesive on the new valve.
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Postby greenmachine » Wed May 09, 2012 10:22 pm
Aquaseal Repair Adhesive & Sealant.
Available in most scuba stores or major sports stores. Typically used for wetsuit repair. I used it this past fall on a 2009 Waroo valve/bladder delamination. Looks better than the factory sealant.
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Postby dyyylan » Thu May 10, 2012 1:32 am
that old kite you have probably isn't worth fixing.
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Postby dyyylan » Thu May 10, 2012 2:05 am
those reviews are 10 years old
have fun trying to learn to kite on those things.
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Postby sprockett » Thu May 10, 2012 12:57 pm
Aquaseal is King.
Clean with alcohol, let dry, apply glue then apply clamping force... I used to use 2 x 25kg weightlifting weights (hole is perfect size) for 24 hours.
Be sure to completely remove old valve first.
Or track down 'KiteAid"
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Postby dow » Tue May 15, 2012 10:10 am
We've been testing glue but it doesn't work very well as the valve base is small and you don't have enough surface to realize a proper attachement of the valve. A new stick-on valve costs between 12 and 15 euros depending on your location. You can track them down here:
U-Stick valves
p.s. yes i'm affiliated but i figured it would still be a useful help!
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Postby redhatlx09 » Tue May 15, 2012 9:47 pm
Used a large washer and about 15 lbs of books down on top of a shot glass to seal the valve to the bladder. Aquaseal worked perfectly. Have flown the kite a few times already and have no leaks or problems with it at all.
Thx for all the help
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Postby Gigi;) » Wed May 16, 2012 9:32 pm
Hi,
follow this procedure and you'll be just fine. If you know more regarding the glue we're using and some cool tricks
please follow this FAQ link .
redhatlx09 wrote:Anyone have any advice about reattaching a valve to a bladder? What type of glue or if i should use glue, the kite came with a bladder repair kit just wondering exactly what the glue is in case i need to buy more.
Greenmachine is the bomb
Noel is awsome!
Thanks so much guys
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