Sew your own

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4907 Posts Portland Unstrapped

What would you recommend to sew-up a few inches of leading edge on a 06 Waroo - fishing mono, dental floss, ? Folks at New Wind said they have had good luck making these repairs, making sure to use the existing holes and finish it with a little super glue - making sure the bladder is out of the way.

EdG · Since 19 Dec 2005 424 Posts Just a Kook that's Obsessed

heavy fish line and a leather needle? That would be my guess.

Good luck

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

I use a polyester thread on my lines. Should work on the kite too. Doesn't rot, threads/ties easy, and is pretty strong. Nylon is another option, but is more like fishing line (harder to tie off, etc.).

P.S. - Make absolutely sure you're all done sewing before you super glue, 'cause it's a bitch to punch through after. Granted you're working with thinner material than line sleeves, it still won't be fun. I snapped like 3 needles (on a machine) doing 4 lines.

TWIN-FIN · Since 24 May 2006 805 Posts Portland, OR Hot Monkey

Dude, just take it to Airtime www.airtimekite.com/home.html
They do very professional work and stand behind all of thier work.
If you get on your hands and knees and slip them some extra green, Im sure they can rush the job.

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

agreed. My LE repairs were $12 I think.

bamboo · Since 24 Jun 2005 165 Posts da 'chung; taiwan Stoked

holly · Since 09 Jul 2006 440 Posts Hood River Obsessed

yeah dude Airtime!

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4907 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Thanks for the advice - Airtime is great but who wants to be out of commission for dinky stuff you can fix yourself

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

I repaired my 12m leading edge with dental floss when I was in Cozumel. It is still holding strong Very Happy

hedquista · Since 13 Apr 2007 72 Posts Salt lake city

dental floss was my ticket. works and looks great. i do keep an eye on it for more problems but dental floss is a cheap repair when you get rained out and all there is to do is wait for the next windy day.

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

fix it then sell it. Twisted Evil

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1313 Posts Possessed

I don't know if you're close to HR
but I got a huge spool of thread
that is used for making repairs.

I'm happy to give you 20 feet.

I would not use super glue since
it stiffens anything that you put
it on and that can cause cracking
right at the boundary.

Just replace the missing stitches.
You don't want to reinforce the
area too much or it will fail again
just beyond it.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4907 Posts Portland Unstrapped

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