Is it something I should be concerned of? Can it get worse? Should I return it?
I'd highly appreciate your help guys.
Cabrinha Moto 10m with small crack. Is it still any good ?
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appelton
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Cabrinha Moto 10m with small crack. Is it still any good ?
I just bought a used Cabrinha 10m Moto and I've found one crack near the center. I think it's damaged heavily.
Is it something I should be concerned of? Can it get worse? Should I return it?
I'd highly appreciate your help guys.
Is it something I should be concerned of? Can it get worse? Should I return it?
I'd highly appreciate your help guys.
Last edited by appelton on Tue Jul 14, 2020 3:02 am, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Cabrinha Moto 10m with small crack. Is it still any good ?
Yes be concerned. It will explode any second! Take it back if you can.
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Re: Cabrinha Moto 10m with small crack. Is it still any good ?
Looks like it may have been repeatedly tomahawked, take it back if you can. If you can't take it back then get it professionally repaired. Do not use it in that state!
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Re: Cabrinha Moto 10m with small crack. Is it still any good ?
You knew it was used when you bought it. Unless significantly misrepresented by the seller e.g. “like new” and there was no option to inspect it it rightly belongs to you now.
Get a professional repair and celebrate the great deal you got on it.
Get a professional repair and celebrate the great deal you got on it.
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Re: Cabrinha Moto 10m with small crack. Is it still any good ?
It was advertised as "everything ok with no issues" . I'll use Paypal protection and I'll return it.
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Re: Cabrinha Moto 10m with small crack. Is it still any good ?
if you have any professional repair shop near you,the damage is quite small and easy to repair, so maybe you should think to keep the kite if the general condition is good
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Re: Cabrinha Moto 10m with small crack. Is it still any good ?
Looks like an easy fix from the photo. Just have your local Sail/Kite repair person stitch that back up. Will take all of 5 minutes but suggest a proper fix using the appropriate UV thread.
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Re: Cabrinha Moto 10m with small crack. Is it still any good ?
Ask for a kick back and get it stitched at any repair shop. No damage in the dacron, looks not much used.
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Re: Cabrinha Moto 10m with small crack. Is it still any good ?
Just hand sew that small area, use uv resistant thread, done
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Re: Cabrinha Moto 10m with small crack. Is it still any good ?
I’m with Kitewin, I would get UV resistant polyester thread and just restitch it myself. Deflate and be sure to massage the bladder away from the seam! Once your absolutely sure the bladder is safely away from the spot, fold the herniated spot to match the undamaged seam and restitch the broken thread section. You want your new stitches to run well past the damaged spot by 1.5-2 inches on either side. Usually you can follow the old stitch holes and make it look very good. Take your time and use a thick needle and thimble. Good luck.
Super cheap repair.
Super cheap repair.