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SS Rev twisted bladder

Postby rtz » Thu Feb 22, 2018 2:07 am

06-08 model kite.

Had to reglue the valves. Had the entire leading edge bladder out. Have had it back in numerous times.

Problem is when the kite is pumped up; the bladder starts to rotate and sucks in the valves second to last on the outboard.

What is the technique to get it to not roll?

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Re: SS Rev twisted bladder

Postby grigorib » Thu Feb 22, 2018 2:43 am

Use tape to attach a piece of cardboard to the bladder tip before pulling it in. It will prevent bladder twists.

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Re: SS Rev twisted bladder

Postby Fly-away » Thu Feb 22, 2018 10:57 am

Cheers for that tip, have talcum powdered my bladders to sh#t without preventing twists.

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Re: SS Rev twisted bladder

Postby rtz » Fri Feb 23, 2018 8:04 pm

Made a little cardboard sled and it worked perfect first try. Thanks for the tip!

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Re: SS Rev twisted bladder

Postby grigorib » Fri Feb 23, 2018 9:59 pm

You’re welcome!


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