Hey lads, 1 of my mates has an 2010 fuel, it's all sweet except the valves on the leading edge are delimitating, dose any1 no where I could get a new bladder. Or should I look at getting some new valves stuck on. I want to spend minimal money as I don't really need it!
Cheers, kempy
F'ing slingshots - what ever happened to the build quality they promote ?? I reckon you have a warranty claim right there ;-)
Haha what do you mean by that, it's 4 or possibly 5 years old now, I thought they just delamanat over time. Could you really clame on warranty
^^^ and "dose" , "delimitating", "delamanat" and "clame"
plus then it is "1 of my mates kite" and then "I don't really need it" ......
all that is even harder to interpret 
Id just replace the valve, the are extremely easy to do, especially if the valve is right next to the zipper. just make sure you have someone to help hold the bladder flat and smooth while you put new valve on to stop air channels forming. Also usually when one peels off, most of them will peel off soon so wouldnt hurt to get a couple of spares
So if I got 5 valves and stuck them on myself, that could get expensive, I think 1 want a hole new LE bladder, any1 no how much it would be, and where could I fine 1
Select to expand quotekemp90 said...
So if I got 5 valves and stuck them on myself, that could get expensive, I think 1 want a hole new LE bladder, any1 no how much it would be, and where could I fine 1
Those fuels were renowned for delaminating valves & yeah buying five new valves would be pricey considering the age of the kite. Moti Levy who repairs kites on the coast would probably be able to make you up a whole new LE bladder. If you call or email him he should be able to give you a quote.
Call Moti or Aviv for a quote(07) 55 99 22 67 or 0422 956 592 or 04300 65 839
info@kiterepair.com
Did you try searching the net?
Heaps of places to buy them.
Much cheaper and better option then stuffing around with valves.
www.slingshotsports.com/slingshot-kite/slingshot-kite-parts
You can buy brand new fuels for $900 incl bar and lines out if the states if you do a bit if searching
Seriously, line up a demo from a shop. Then go an buy a later model!
Getting them bladders back in the fuel is a bitch!
Select to expand quotesuniboy21 said...
Seriously, line up a demo from a shop. Then go an buy a later model!
Getting them bladders back in the fuel is a bitch!
That would be the ideal option, but I live in the middle of nowhere, the nearest kite shop is 6 hours away.
I Would imagine you could call the shop, and arrange a Demo to be mailed out.
That's what most do!
Select to expand quotesuniboy21 said...
I Would imagine you could call the shop, and arrange a Demo to be mailed out.
That's what most do!
Beauty, ha I want to demo 2014 rally, I live near nowhere as well , which shop can send me (at there cost) a kite that I can use for a week to make my mind up ? thanks in advance 
Use your brain and search for a supplier and call them!
I haven't demoed rally's, but I'm sure if you want to buy shops will be happy to post out a kite, providing you pay for return post!
I've demoed quite a few kites which been sent from the north and the west!
Not many slingshot dealers left in oz, and those that are don't really carry stock. Zu?
Boardcrazy shut up shop, I believe now done by someone in Adelaide?
They bladders are the same from 2009 to current. I paid around $350 for a full set of bladders.
The bladders are easy to put in, if you struggle doing that then maybe question if you have the coordination to kite at all 
G'day Kemp,
We currently stock and sell Slingshot gear, though i think you will have trouble finding a 2010 fuel bladder due to its age.
I think your best option is to replace the valves that need doing, or change them all at once (upto you and your budget).
However if you do decide to get a replacement bladder, give us a call and we will get in contact with the Slingshot importer, if theres a spare bladder in Aus, they will be the ones with it...
We also have valves we can ship if needed.
If you do decide to change the valves check out some youtube clips, pretty easy to do though definitely takes a few hours to do right.
Cheers,
SCK
Select to expand quotesckitesurf said...
G'day Kemp,
We currently stock and sell Slingshot gear, though i think you will have trouble finding a 2010 fuel bladder due to its age.
I think your best option is to replace the valves that need doing, or change them all at once (upto you and your budget).
However if you do decide to get a replacement bladder, give us a call and we will get in contact with the Slingshot importer, if theres a spare bladder in Aus, they will be the ones with it...
We also have valves we can ship if needed.
If you do decide to change the valves check out some youtube clips, pretty easy to do though definitely takes a few hours to do right.
Cheers,
SCK
Good info sckitesurf , do you send demo kites out in the mail to prospective customers to try and help them make there mind up.?
yewww, new bladder. thanks to Kite Action at Caloundra, cost $180. to get the valves fixed it was going to cost less but not my much
Yeh thanks for sorting me out so quick, I'll wipe this new bladder in tomorrow hopefully!!
Select to expand quoteNobile said...
Hi Elliot (Kemp90)
Let us know how you go with your replacement bladder.
Ciao
Hey mate. Installed the bladder today and it fit like a glove, cheers
Got the chance to use this old patched fuel. Loved every thing about it. I think im definitely a fuel kinda guy. They say 5th line c kites are the future but im not sure now. I think slingshot have definitely got the fuel down to a tee!
They say, don't believe everything you hear.... From 04 fuels were a well built and performance powered up kite! The only problem is trying too ride a new 2015 board or kite. Looks like they have freeride bases covered.. Awesome looking boards!
Na sorry bro iv already got a quiver of airush razors. I have a 7m but only used it like 3 times. Dam our qld crappy winds!!
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Na sorry bro iv already got a quiver of airush razors. I have a 7m but only used it like 3 times. Dam our qld crappy winds!!
Ill be moving there in March next year. I hope I get to still use my "newer" 7. Its my fav kite.
Hey Nick, Onyx doesnt kite, hes too busy chasing lady dogs on the beach, hasn't had the snip snip.
