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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Thanks so much guys

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.

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.

that old kite you have probably isn't worth fixing.

The kite has never been used, came with manuals and strings still in the packaging and Styrofoam on the nozzles.

If you mean outdated technology wise, then i respect your opinion but i had the kite explained to me in person and i understand how to use it, as well as read a couple of reviews on it being a pretty good kite.

http://www.kite-surf.com/userreviews/sh ... _Index=703

http://www.kite-surf.com/userreviews/sh ... _Index=987
http://www.kite-surf.com/userreviews/sh ... _Index=881

But thanks for the input. I guess

those reviews are 10 years old

have fun trying to learn to kite on those things.

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"

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!

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

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 .