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One pump valve base failure

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Created by Uwotm8 Wednesday, 28 Jan 2026
Uwotm8
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Wednesday , 28 Jan 2026 12:47PM
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Hey folks. The main bladder one-pump valve stem base reinforcement disc on my 2015 Best TS has failed. I'm talking about the plastic disc that surrounds the valve stem base and is sewn into the bladder pocket (I'd post a photo, but the site won't let me...). What's the right approach here? Do I need to find someone to sew a new one in for me? Can I just replace the valve stem with something stronger that doesn't need the plastic reinforcement disc?

Ninja edit: Looks like it uploaded the image to my gallery...just wouldn't let me attach it to the post...not sure if anyone can actually see it though, but perhaps that's an option if someone needs to see what I'm talking about.

KiteBud
WA, 1604 posts
Thursday , 29 Jan 2026 11:37AM
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get it to a kite repair specialist. If you are in Perth, contact Ryan AKA the sail doctor. thesaildoctor.com.au/

Uwotm8
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Thursday , 29 Jan 2026 6:30PM
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Who's the go-to for kite repairs in Sydney? Kitepower told me to try Barracouta Sails in Caringbah.any other recommendations?

KPSS Used
NSW, 431 posts
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Saturday , 31 Jan 2026 10:43AM
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Uwotm8 said..
Who's the go-to for kite repairs in Sydney? Kitepower told me to try Barracouta Sails in Caringbah.any other recommendations?


Barra will be the fastest and easiest option, otherwise for the best repairs in Australia contact Adams Kite Repairs in northern NSW, he has a quick pick up and delivery service. thekiteloft.com.au/pages/adams-kite-repair



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