how to fix this bladder hernia or should I get get new bladder ? But this kite 2011 north fuse 9m

You don't need to fix that, just put it back in the kite it will be fine.

yep, no way you can ''fix'' this. It happened because you over-inflated it outside the bladder casing. It's a tricky one since you really need good pressure to find leaks easily. If all these little black circles are leaks, there is a very good chance that you have other very small leaks that you may never be able to find since you can't put anymore pressure without bursting the bladder.

It's often a problem after you crash a kite in sharp grass for example, you'll have larger leaks which are easy to find and sometimes microscopic leaks which can be very hard to find without the proper pressure.

But yeah as Steve said, no reason for it to burst once back inside the bladder casing

Christian

As OKA says if it is holding air the shape is presented by the leading edge material and won't need a fix. I can't see over laying with tearaid providing any benefit.

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cbulota said..
yep, no way you can ''fix'' this. It happened because you over-inflated it outside the bladder casing. It's a tricky one since you really need good pressure to find leaks easily. If all these little black circles are leaks, there is a very good chance that you have other very small leaks that you may never be able to find since you can't put anymore pressure without bursting the bladder.

It's often a problem after you crash a kite in sharp grass for example, you'll have larger leaks which are easy to find and sometimes microscopic leaks which can be very hard to find without the proper pressure.

But yeah as Steve said, no reason for it to burst once back inside the bladder casing

Christian

Spot on ... this is exactly the scenario.. maybe I have to live with a tiny leak !

The water bucket (or even better if you have a pool) are great to find larger leaks super quickly, but I find spraying soapy water much more efficient for finding tiny leaks with less pressure.

It's a long shot but seeing that your other leaks are along the same line you could try applying a long strip of tear-aid, your tiny leak(s) is(are) most likely along that hernia in-line with the other leaks

I would replace with a new bladder. This one is now somewhat weakened and you don't want to be a few miles off shore in a sketchy wind. Bite the bullet and you won't be wondering just when it will fail.

That's f all
here's mine out of my kite
it's no wonder it flew like a dog

Your kite is a 2011 9m north Fuse. I think you got your monies worth out of that old relic. Put it in the bin, get some counselling and buy a more up to date kite, then hopefully someone will not have to rescue your arse when it deflates several hundred metres off shore.

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2old2quit said..
Your kite is a 2011 9m north Fuse. I think you got your monies worth out of that old relic. Put it in the bin, get some counselling and buy a more up to date kite, then hopefully someone will not have to rescue your arse when it deflates several hundred metres off shore.

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dejavugraham said..
I would replace with a new bladder. This one is now somewhat weakened and you don't want to be a few miles off shore in a sketchy wind. Bite the bullet and you won't be wondering just when it will fail.

No, no, no! Come on guys. This is basic pressure bladder systems 101.

Take a NEW bicycle tube and pump it up without it being inside the tire. Same thing happens. Most tubes will have a "weak" spot somewhere from manufacturing. It's normal.

Put it back inside and pump hard. Enjoy your kite and stop this - "oh it's so old ... get rid of it... shock horror.. I am going to die out there...' !!