This Kite Valve Repair Came In From Heat Exposure!
Ryan jumps on a facebook live to show you a kite valve repair he’s received as a result of heat exposure. He mentions the safety risks and recommendations…
Welcome to another Sail Doctor live video!
Take two.
Hopefully I won’t lose phone signal this time.
As well as the manic-ness in the workshop at the moment…
As you can see:
The repairs a flying in!
We have the usual…
Safety Hints & Tips from Ryan...
I got a few kites in today that have been exposed to heat!
That not only affects the valves on the kite, or can do it…
It also really affects even on modern kites the one pump hoses.
Have a look at these ones that came in from three kites recently.
If I flick this over and you have a look at these…
The sun and sand have just really got to them.
Don't Lose A Strut (Or Your Leading Edge) When You're Kitesurfing!
This customer didn’t even realize these ones were that bad…
But when you look at them up at the top edge here.
That is about to go!
Remember that if these break – depending on where they break…
You could either lose a strut!
Or more importantly if it breaks on the other side of your one pump clip,
(and assuming you’ve even done that up),
Then you can lose your leading edge as well!
Really important to check these if they look at all dodgy.
It's Cheap To Replace Your Kite Hoses!
It’s quite a cheap replacement.
I keep both the thicker and the thinner hose in stock…
So you can either buy it for yourself or you can get me to replace it.
That is better to have that done then I’m be on the water and lose your kite.
Anyway, someone’s nice and relaxed today.
But for me back to work and catch you on the water!
Cheers,
The Sail Doctor!!