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Kite repair question

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Created by vwpete > 9 months ago, 15 Oct 2010
vwpete
WA, 139 posts
15 Oct 2010 9:33PM
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Hello,

I have ya standard rip from leading edge to trailing edge.

Quite happy doing the sail repair, but i have also managed to snap the string in the trailing edge.

My question is this, what do ya do about the string?

Do i have to unpick the whole seam and replace the complete string? or
Can i do some kind of clever knot thingy?
Or maybe just stitch over it

It does seem to be stitched over between panels, instead of being free from tip to tip.

Anyways i would be happy for any input

cheers

radman4
678 posts
16 Oct 2010 6:30AM
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Had the same thing happen a few years ago got the repairer to put a patch all the way along and wrapped over the trailing edge and stitch through the string ,kite has been going strong ever since no issues.

vwpete
WA, 139 posts
16 Oct 2010 1:35PM
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Thanx for that, i have gone with your stitch it up idea, once the wind comes in we shall see how it all goes.

cheers



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