HOW TO FIX OR REPLACE A LEADING EDGE BLADDER OF A KITE.
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 12:32
#1
well, i'm kinda impressed by
well, i'm kinda impressed by the little features on the bladders... like the sleeve to put the cardboard in, the hole at the end of the bladder to tie the line to, and the fact you don't need zip ties cause they have those little O ring things. I like well thought out kites. Maybe I'll switch to Epic someday.
I'm curious... anyone else have some of those features on their bladders?
Fri, 01/20/2012 - 19:11
#2
everything seems straight forward
and good tips, wouldn't be hard at all. I know where to get the tape, cardboard, spare line, replacement bladder.... but it seems alot easier process with the half man, where can I get one of those?
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 13:30
#3
This first one you do it a pain in the butt..........
I did a Cabrinha 12 Meter yesterday and they are not bad.
No Zip ties, Little holes in the end of the bladder (which i dont bother with).
With all kites the toughest part is making sure the bladder is flat going in.
When you go to put the bladder back in, Lay the Leading edge flat from seam to seam. Take your time doing this and the results will be far better!
I never use baby poweder.
When I do it alone, I use a spring loaded clamp to hold the kite in place when pulling the badder back in the kite.
Once you have done a few it becomes pretty easy.