Hi all,

On Saturday the slightly overinflated leading edge of my 16m Naish X2 decided to become close friends with a sharp shell at Pt Chev. End result is about a 20cm split in the seam of the bladder and a corresponding tear of the leding edge of the kite. And just as I was getting ready to launch it!

My question is as it is an old 2nd hand kite (that I've only used 2 or 3 times as I prefer my 11m Fuel) could it be or is it worth repairing? Anyone got an idea of the costs of these sort of things? Or should I just write it off and look round for a newer second hand one to replace it with?

Any suggestions?

Azza

Na get rid of it mate, once the leading edge is damaged the kite will never really fly the same, they seem to get kinda twisted, much like Miller Saturday night. Get a another Slingshot

The chances of getting a new bladder are pretty slim.... You would be looking at around $200 for the bladder (if you could get your hands on one) and another $100 for the sail repair. You would be better to put the money towards a new kite dude......

I have a slightly used but excellent condition 2005 Fuel 15m for sale, give me a call on 0274 504 508 if your interested.

I was in the same boat as you when i fell out. I had a 12m X2 and a 20m AERO that both did the bang thing. They were getting on so decided to retire em and replace em. Kiteworks have a number of secondhand kites and older unused kites still available.

Then again why go secondhand? Just get a brand new 05 BEST for the price of a secondhand kite.

That repair would cost about $60.00 if you were to send it to me.

I don't believe it would be twisted like the proverbial chicken legs.

If you can source a bladder from a retired kite she'll be up and flying for next to nix.

Ph. 027 670 8301 For a solid repair at a sensible price.