Does this cut needs stiches ? Repair Advice Needed

[flysurfing]

I got a cut on my my Naish Pivot 2018. Going from trailling edge on 10 cm.

What shall i do ?

Thx

[FLandOBX]

By "cut", you mean tear or rip? If it's longer than 2.5 cm (1 inch), then patch on both sides of the kite canopy with ripstop sailtape and stitch around the perimeter of the patch. Use UV resistant thread to stitch. A sewing machine is easier, but you can hand stitch if you don't have access to a machine.

[FLandOBX]

Your photographs appeared after I sent the previous post. It looks like someone already patched with Tear-Aid squares, which are really designed for bladder repairs, not canopy repairs. I don't think I'd stitch them. If they can be removed, I'd probably replace them with sailtape patches and stitch. If they can't be removed, I'd probably use the kite as is until the patches begin to come off. Then remove them, and use sailtape and stitching.

[FLandOBX]

If the "cut" does not go through the canopy (i.e., it is not a rip or tear), then I would not stitch and would probably leave well enough alone and use the kite as is.

[flysurfing]

Hello,

Yes it is going through for like 2 cm i guess.

Thx u!

[edt]

Stitches won't hurt. But you probably don't need them.