Kite Bladder Repair

Hey guys n girls

leading edge bladder split about 300mm today, as well as the seam on the leading edge of the kite a little longer . I'll be getting the seam done professionally but is there any way to repair the bladder, or is it better off just getting a new one put in when they re-stitch the kite? And how much would a bladder cost (9m cabrinha crossbow). The bladder has split along it's join in material, so guessing it'll be a hard one.

On that note, i did buy the kite second hand amount two months ago, it is a 2009 kite and it had two small spots on the leading edge stitching right down near the outside struts that needed to be re-done, and i've had about 6 days out with the kite (learning, so it's had a few crashes) and today the leading edge went.... This has made me question the build quality of these kites. Am i right, or is it just bad luck? Note, the kite was in pretty good condition when i bought it.

Cheers
Drew

Wont touch on the build of the kite, but blow outs can happen if they hit the water just right.

You can buy a product called 'tear aid' that is great for fixing bladders. It comes in a roll of a few feet. If your careful and its a clean blow out along the seam you should be sweet.

Not sure what side of town your on, but I know Airborne has got it.

You can use it on the canopy as well. It is good stuff to have in the shed.