I am experiencing issues with the valves in the struts when I pack down. The struts are designed to stay inflated for emergency pack down in water. I've checked valves and they seem to be in good condition. If I give them a clean they stay inflated for one session.
This is happening with 2 of my kites 2012 park and 2013 park. Anyone having same problem or have any suggestions on how to fix. Cheers
I heard of this issue once with a 2011 Park but have had all models and no probs.
I did have a 2011 park deflate on me once but that was my fault.
Make sure all valves are fully closed the main deflate can take a bit to push in and ensure they are all secured with Velcro and fastening ring.
Ive had this issue also with my 2012 park, if you leave the struts inflated, at least 1 of them is deflated by the morning. Obviously the valve is leaking back into the leading edge, as it is fine when the leading edge is inflated (during the session.)
if you get sand into the kite through the valves, sand can get caught in the one way valve system in the octopus, opening the one way and letting air back out, make sure to not let too much dirt into the kite and clean the valves maybe, it wont deflate while in use though
Thanks guys. Yeah, I get in and clean the valves out each session or so. Try to restrict how much sand gets into the bladder. Bit hard when it's blowing 20+ and sand is flying all over my kite while packing down. Guess the solution is to keep cleaning them out each session. Pain in arse. Cheers
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Thanks guys. Yeah, I get in and clean the valves out each session or so. Try to restrict how much sand gets into the bladder. Bit hard when it's blowing 20+ and sand is flying all over my kite while packing down. Guess the solution is to keep cleaning them out each session. Pain in arse. Cheers
Best solution is to not worry about it mate, u don't need your struts to stay inflated between sessions, it's good for the kite to deflate them and pack it away properly. It won't leak while it is in use
I think that the mans worries are more about the struts deflating during an emergency pack down, that could really leave you in the poo..I think that naish should be offering replacement valves to fix the problem or if its an ongoing problem look at changing the octapus system...for my money its more hassle than its worth anyway...
Select to expand quotetgcp said...
I think that the mans worries are more about the struts deflating during an emergency pack down, that could really leave you in the poo..I think that naish should be offering replacement valves to fix the problem or if its an ongoing problem look at changing the octapus system...for my money its more hassle than its worth anyway...
That's right.... I'm more concerned re pack down if in the crapper. I don't leave them inflated over night!!!!!! I agree that the system should be changed or might be forced to change to ozone :)
Select to expand quoteRuggers said..tgcp said...
I think that the mans worries are more about the struts deflating during an emergency pack down, that could really leave you in the poo..I think that naish should be offering replacement valves to fix the problem or if its an ongoing problem look at changing the octapus system...for my money its more hassle than its worth anyway...
That's right.... I'm more concerned re pack down if in the crapper. I don't leave them inflated over night!!!!!! I agree that the system should be changed or might be forced to change to ozone :)
Changing to ozone is just a natural step in your kiting evolution ;-)
Select to expand quotetgcp said..Ruggers said..tgcp said...
I think that the mans worries are more about the struts deflating during an emergency pack down, that could really leave you in the poo..I think that naish should be offering replacement valves to fix the problem or if its an ongoing problem look at changing the octapus system...for my money its more hassle than its worth anyway...
That's right.... I'm more concerned re pack down if in the crapper. I don't leave them inflated over night!!!!!! I agree that the system should be changed or might be forced to change to ozone :)
Changing to ozone is just a natural step in your kiting evolution ;-)
And moving up north too :-)
