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water in kite bladders

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Created by MagicMike > 9 months ago, 23 Dec 2008
MagicMike
WA, 210 posts
23 Dec 2008 5:05PM
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hey guys,
some salt water got inside my LE bladder yesterday, just wondering if this has any long term bad effects to the bladders?
cheers, mick

TurtleHunter
WA, 1675 posts
23 Dec 2008 6:45PM
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add helium to compensate for the extra weight.

Danger Mouse
WA, 592 posts
23 Dec 2008 7:33PM
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Drain it out next time you set up it'll take like an extra 5 mins.

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DaveSpruce
WA, 568 posts
23 Dec 2008 7:42PM
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Get it out. I had water in my LE one session and the kite was jellfishing like CRAZY and after a kiteloop crash the kite crashed and the extra weight/tension made the cannopy rip from end to end..

Drain it out asap:)

MagicMike
WA, 210 posts
23 Dec 2008 9:23PM
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mmmmm, i tried today but it is proving difficult however i will have another go. i put fresh water in the bladder so at least its not salt anymore.
cheers guys

Blownaway
QLD, 776 posts
24 Dec 2008 7:36AM
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pump it up an deflate as many times as necessary untill water stops blowing out

SaveTheWhales
WA, 1896 posts
24 Dec 2008 12:11PM
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Salt water eh

The true story goes like this

KiteParty trick

poured Jacks in deflate valve

pumped up kite

then did laybacks for deflate SHOTGUNS Oh yeah

p.s just cut open one end & drain lol

merry xmas




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