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Kite bladder leaks seem to be the number one cause of headaches among kiteboarders. In this first blog post about the topic, I will write about common bladder failures and how they can cause your bladder to go soft. But first, how do you even find a leak in your kite? Finding a leak The best way to find a leak in your kite is to pump it up real hard and submerge it in a large pool of water. You will find the leak by looking for small air bubbles coming from a strut. If you do not have access...

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Is it normal for your kite to go soft after a session? What is a reasonable amount of time before you need to re-inflate your kite while at the beach? In this short video, I show you an experiment that i did  on a strut bladder and valve. Watch the video to find out how long a bladder should normally hold pressure. You'll be surprised!

This article is courtesy of Jonnie Eisler, a kite repair specialist in the UK. It shows how to repair a leak in your valve neck quick and easily. We at KITEAID have used this technique before to solve leaking valves and definitely recommend it. We have tie wraps that will do the job in our One Pump Hose and Clamp Kit  The high amount of air pressure used to inflate the bladders on a kite surfing kite can cause air to escape between the plastic bung and neck of the bladder valve. The neck of the valve can be under constant attack from...

This video shows you how to fix a stretched line. A stretched line can make your kite unpredictable and hard to fly. HOW TO FIX A STRETCH LINE on your bar. from EPIC KITES on Vimeo.