They say to never leave a LEI in a hot car because the bladder seals will melt. I'm not an expert on foil kite internals so I was curious if the same rule applied.
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Are foil kites more heat resistant than LEI?
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Re: Are foil kites more heat resistant than LEI?
Different set of problems. I would avoid excessive heat.
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Re: Are foil kites more heat resistant than LEI?
Yes way more heat resistant. No issue leaving them in cars.
Foil kites are very durable and reliable. No burst bladders or slow leaks. No pump
Foil kites are very durable and reliable. No burst bladders or slow leaks. No pump
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Re: Are foil kites more heat resistant than LEI?
I have a friend instructor who leaves his foil kites in the van all year long in hot spanish weather, some kites are 10+ years old and all of them fly perfectly. I also leave my foils in the roof box, while my LEI comes home with me.
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Re: Are foil kites more heat resistant than LEI?
LEI kite should not be left in the car whit pumped strut.I’m worry more about storing wet kite.
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Re: Are foil kites more heat resistant than LEI?
The biggest issue with foil kites is ageing (shrinking) of the bridle. My concern is that heat accelerates this. Arent the lines heated and prestretched? Paraglider manufacturers generally recommend to avoid heat.
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Re: Are foil kites more heat resistant than LEI?
Answer is Yes, foil kites are incredibly heat resistant. Next question.
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Re: Are foil kites more heat resistant than LEI?
They are also trees resistant 
And poles, and a lot of other hard stuff
The only thing they are not that resistant is a depreciation in value. And megaliters of water inside in some awkward time.
And poles, and a lot of other hard stuff
The only thing they are not that resistant is a depreciation in value. And megaliters of water inside in some awkward time.
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