The LE bladder of my 7m Catalyst from 2015 is leaky and when I removed it from the LE I found out that the end is hold in place by a elastic bladder retainer on the inside of the tip.
In the search for the leak, it appeared to be in the place where the bladder goes through the retainer.
This is at both sides / tips, so I do not think it is a coincidence.
I suspect that the retainer rubs or pulls the material apart causing leakage.
I've removed the bladder very carefully, so I do not think I've damaged it.
Has anyone seen this before, experienced the same?
I'm now in doubt if I should use the retainer with the new bladder.
Photos for clarification.
1st and 2nd: damage / leaky bladder
3rd: Inside LE tip and elastic bladder retainer
4th: outside LE tip