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what is dacron

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Created by timmybuddhadude > 9 months ago, 3 Jul 2016
timmybuddhadude
WA, 862 posts
3 Jul 2016 8:02PM
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if I cut up a leading edge from.kite and stick or sew it on another leading edge as a patch is dacron the material on the leading edge only? I.e u can only put leading E material on l edge. Thanks

waveslave
WA, 4263 posts
3 Jul 2016 8:21PM
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Is this a trick question ? ^^^

Kozzie
QLD, 1451 posts
3 Jul 2016 10:26PM
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timmy theres plenty of purpose made patches available just for that that wont require you to cut up a kite or sew.

but yeah... certaintly dont put the canopy material on the leading edge as a patch it wont last.




timmybuddhadude
WA, 862 posts
3 Jul 2016 8:44PM
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waveslave said...
Is this a trick question ? ^^^


Nooooo




Thanks kozzie.so what alternatives is there in general hardware shop remote area(exmouth) that probably wont have dacron. Shall I just get the best thing
Good...i can keep my 2006/7 kite then thats cheered me up
U r full of good news

Jono77
WA, 356 posts
3 Jul 2016 9:13PM
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Also, might seem obvious, but make sure you've checked your whole kite bag for a repair kit, sometimes it's hiding in there and you've never known it's there!!

timmybuddhadude
WA, 862 posts
3 Jul 2016 9:46PM
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Yes he has dacron..and I found some in bag too..thanks jonno.at least I think.its dacron.and a bladder too







Kozzie
QLD, 1451 posts
3 Jul 2016 11:54PM
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youll know its a dacron patch cause the glue wont bloody stick hahahaha good luck with all applications clean with rubbing alcohol let it dry completely and weight the new patch with rounded (preferably circular edges ) keep weights on it for a day or so, overnight works but hay why not

timmybuddhadude
WA, 862 posts
3 Jul 2016 10:02PM
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Thanks

ColoColo
QLD, 130 posts
5 Jul 2016 11:27AM
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I sew repairs on foil kites and have been for over 15 years. The one thing I've learnt is that glue is poo! Use it to hold the initial materials together, but the true strength comes from the patch being sewn in. Bladders different story.
-Connor



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