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shawn

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posted on 13-4-2004 at 09:13

leaking kite.... help

I've got a 16m North Rhino that appears to have developed a very small leak. As far as I can see, the only way to find it is to take out the whole bladder (it's the BIG one), inflate it, and run it through a bucket of water (which I don't think it will fit in anyway) until I see bubbles - patch it up and stuff it back in the kite again.....

Anyone got any handy suggestions or other alternatives on how best to tackle this problem?

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posted on 13-4-2004 at 13:36

How about takeing the bladder to local lake or canal will will be easier than useing a bucket to find the lead then mark the hole with a marker pen.

http://brogboroughlake.windsurf.me.uk/

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posted on 13-4-2004 at 16:08

shawn,

I've had the same problem with my 13m, but as I work at a big lake I look for the hole in the water ( on a calm day). You can try a bucket of water with loads of washing up liquid in it, and use a sponge to rub over the bladder , it'll blow bubbles where the hole is.

I also find its best to put it back bone dry, this helps it not to twist, I know some people use some talc powder too.

Hope this is some help

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[Edited on 15-4-2004 by dunk]

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