WORKBENCH: Taking Care of Your Rubber: Wetsuit Repairs
Unlike a pair of well-worn jeans, wetsuits do not get more comfortable with age.
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WORKBENCH: The Ultimate Kite Pump
No more kinked nozzle hoses. No more running back to your car for extra tools or repair materials. And best of all, no more bending over to pump up your kite!
Feb 23, 2010 | 4 comments | View Post
Kite Fix Economics 101
So here is the situation… You lent your kite to your “buddy” and he went and landed it on a stick he didn’t see on the beach. Now your favorite 2007 kite has a two foot long tear down the middle of the canopy. So now what?
Jan 29, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
DIAL IN YOUR CONTROL BAR
Your control bar is your connection to your kite. It’s how you control its steering and power, and it’s what transfers the power of the kite to you. Your bar is a relatively small piece of equipment, but it can ruin your session if it does not work right.
Dec 30, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Parking Lot Kiteboarding Repair Kit
There may be nothing more frustrating than broken gear. If you have never had any gear problems, you have not been kiting for very long.
Nov 25, 2009 | 2 comments | View Post
DIY Kite Repair
Not every kite repair needs to be sent in to a professional. If the damage is relatively simple and clean, you can repair the canopy of your kite yourself, reduce your downtime and even save some money.
Nov 05, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Ten Tips to Help Preserve Your Kite.
There are always questions going around on how to care for your kite. While caring for your kite involves very little maintenance, following a few simple guidelines will increase the longevity of your kite. 1. Sand. The number one enemy. Before packing down your kite, be sure to wipe off all the sand from your [...]
Nov 30, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
